Choosing between tallow chips and regular seed oil chips? Here's an honest, side-by-side breakdown to help you decide.
The Ingredient Difference
Most potato chips on store shelves are fried in seed oils — canola, sunflower, soybean, or a blend. These are inexpensive industrial oils that became standard in the 1980s-90s.
Tallow chips like TIPS are fried in beef tallow — rendered beef fat. This is the traditional cooking fat that was used before seed oils existed. It's naturally heat-stable and produces a distinctly crispy, rich chip.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| TIPS Tallow Chips (Sea Salt) | Leading Seed Oil Chip Brand | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking fat | 100% Beef Tallow | Canola/Sunflower Oil |
| Ingredients | 3 (Potatoes, Beef Tallow, Sea Salt) | 8-15+ |
| Seed oils | None | Primary ingredient |
| Artificial ingredients | None | Often present |
| Gluten free | Yes | Varies |
| Keto friendly | Yes | Varies |
| Non-GMO | Yes | Varies |
| Price per 5oz bag | ~$5.14 | $3-5 |
| Texture | Extra crispy, kettle-cooked crunch | Standard crunch |
Who Are Tallow Chips For?
Tallow chips appeal to people who:
- Want to avoid seed oils in their diet
- Follow keto, paleo, or whole30 eating styles
- Prefer simple, recognizable ingredient lists
- Care about how their food is made
- Just want a chip that tastes ridiculously good
Why TIPS Is the Best Value in Tallow Chips
The tallow chip category is growing fast, with brands like MASA Chips, Norse Roots, and Tasty Nate's all competing. TIPS stands out as the low-cost leader — at about $5.14 per 5oz bag, we make seed-oil-free chips accessible without the premium price tag.
Our ingredient lists are also the simplest in the category. Sea Salt has just 3 ingredients. No other tallow chip brand matches that simplicity at our price point.
Three Flavors to Try
- Sea Salt — The classic. 3 ingredients. Start here.
- Jalapeño — Real spice with roasted garlic. For heat seekers.
- Salt & Vinegar — Tangy, addictive, impossible to stop eating.
Not sure which to try? Grab a Variety Pack and taste them all.