# Seed Oil-Free Chicken Products Real Good Foods Launches Beef Tallow-Fried Chicken Nationwide By Grace Mahas | Published 2025-08-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-good-food References: [realgoodfoods](https://realgoodfoods.com/?ds)  [Real Good Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-breaded-chicken-breast-chunks) has introduced a breakthrough line of breaded chicken products made without industrial seed oils, replacing commonly used canola and soybean oils with [beef tallow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-tallow-kettle-chips). Available at [Sam's Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-probiotic-yoggies) and select retailers nationwide, the collection includes chicken breast chunks, nuggets, popcorn chicken, tenders and strips that deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving while avoiding ultra-refined omega-6 fats that consumers increasingly link to inflammation concerns. The frozen food company built this innovation around community feedback and its wellness-focused mission to create "Real Food You Feel Good About Eating." Real Good Foods has established itself as a leader in better-for-you frozen meals, emphasizing high-protein, low-carb options across breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in over 16,000 stores nationwide. The brand plans to extend this seed oil-free approach across its entire portfolio, demonstrating its commitment to reformulating familiar comfort foods with cleaner ingredients that align with modern nutritional values. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 47% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seed Oil Replacement Innovations:** The shift from industrial seed oils to alternatives like beef tallow showcases a rising demand for cleaner, less-inflammatory food ingredients. - **High-protein Meal Offerings:** Increasing protein content in convenient meal options meets consumer interest in health-focused diets, reshaping the landscape of ready-to-eat foods. - **Clean Label Movement:** Brands emphasizing transparency and wholesome ingredients are capitalizing on the growing consumer distrust of ultra-processed food components. ### Who This Affects Most - **Frozen Food Sector:** The reinvention of frozen meals with a focus on clean labels and high protein content reflects evolving consumer preferences for health-conscious convenience. - **Alternative Fats Market:** The replacement of traditional seed oils with alternative fats like beef tallow indicates new opportunities for innovation in ingredient sourcing. - **Health and Wellness Foods:** With a focus on reducing inflammatory ingredients, the health and wellness foods industry is poised to attract consumers seeking holistic nutrition solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seed Oil-Free Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-breaded-chicken-breast-chunks.md) - [Low-Carb Breaded Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-good-foods-chicken-products.md) - [Seed Oil-Free Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesse-bens.md) - [Seasoned Chicken Breast Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-chicken-breast-chunks.md) - [High-Protein Chicken Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-good-foods-chicken-meatballs.md) - [Seed Oil-Free Frozen Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-oil-free-frozen-entrees.md) - [Stuffed Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bites1.md) - [Prehistoric Free-From Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-nuggets.md) - [Animal Fat French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-fries.md)