# Animalistic Cooking Oils These 'EPIC Provisions' Animal Oils are Made from Ducks, Cattle and Pigs By Ady Floyd | Published 2016-02-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-oils References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2016/2/23/32il96mga34tgznhydtuhas1pq4iba) & [epicbar](https://epicbar.com/animal-oils-overview) The 'EPIC Provisions' food company recently unveiled its new line of animal oils, which solidifies its commitment to "honoring and utilizing all aspects of the animal." These delicious animal oils are created from three farm animals that are better known for their meat production. However, EPIC Provisions now offers consumers Beef Tallow, Pork Lard and [Duck Fat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-candle) to enhance any meal. Each jar is packed with rich flavors and authentic ingredients that truly honors the creature that it came from. This brand ensures that ethical practices and sustainability are a continual focus. In addition to making great cooking aids, these ethical oils can also be used for "skin moisturizer, lip balm, hand salve, mustache wax, candles and the creation of soap." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ethical Animal Products:** The trend of utilizing animal fats and oils in ethical and sustainable ways presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and skincare industries. - **Multi-purpose Animal Oils:** The trend of using animal oils for various applications, such as cooking, skincare, and candle-making, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the beauty and home goods industries. - **Honoring Animal Byproducts:** The trend of incorporating animal byproducts like beef tallow, pork lard, and duck fat into culinary creations showcases disruptive innovation opportunities for sustainable and resourceful cooking techniques in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food:** Innovative animal oil products can disrupt the traditional cooking oil market by appealing to consumers who prioritize ethical sourcing and unique flavors. - **Skincare:** The use of animal oils as ingredients in skincare products presents disruptive innovation opportunities for brands targeting consumers seeking natural and sustainable skincare options. - **Home Goods:** The utilization of animal oils in candle-making and soap production disrupts the home goods market by catering to consumers interested in eco-friendly and unique products for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tallow-Infused Body Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-your-regular-body-oil.md) - [Duck Fat Cooking Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-fat-spray.md) - [Beef Tallow-Based Skincare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-line-moo-elixir.md) - [Fresh Homegrown Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-cooking-oils.md) - [Cultured Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultured-oil.md) - [Animal Fat-Based Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slocan-soap.md) - [Savory Bone Broths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-bone-broths.md) - [Plant-Based Fat Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-substitute.md) - [Planet-Friendly Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-cooking-club.md)