From Kitchen Tradition to Gourmet Snack: The Story Behind Ossa’s Tallow Potato Crisps

Reclaiming Real Food: A Return to Our Roots

In an era where ultra-processed snacks line every shelf and seed oils dominate the food industry, Ossa Organic stands apart as a voice for truth and tradition. The brand’s journey has always been about returning to real food the kind our grandparents recognised, loved, and thrived on.

And now, that journey continues with the creation of something extraordinary:
Ossa Tallow Potato Crisps the UK’s first luxury crisps cooked in organic, grass-fed beef tallow.

These aren’t just crisps; they’re a reclamation of heritage, a celebration of craft, and a bold stand against the modern processed food culture that has traded nourishment for convenience.

Why “Real Food” Matters

To understand the story behind Ossa’s tallow crisps, we first have to look at what real food means and what it doesn’t.

Real food is simple. It’s made with ingredients you can pronounce and processes that honour nature. It’s food that nourishes, not just fills.

Unfortunately, the modern food system has blurred that definition. Over the last century, traditional fats like beef tallow, butter, and lard were replaced by cheap, industrial seed oils marketed as “heart-healthy” but later linked to inflammation, gut issues, and metabolic dysfunction.

Ossa Organic, a B Corp-certified brand, has always challenged that narrative. From bone broth to collagen and now tallow crisps, every product is rooted in the idea that food should heal, not harm.

Founder Catherine Farrant explains it simply:

“We believe in returning to the wisdom of nature. Real food doesn’t come from a lab it comes from the land.”

The Lost Art of Cooking with Tallow

Before the rise of industrial oils, tallow rendered fat from grass-fed cattle was a staple in every British kitchen. It was prized for its rich flavour, nutrient density, and stability under heat.

Your grandparents probably enjoyed roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and chips fried in tallow. These dishes were satisfying, nourishing, and naturally aligned with the rhythms of real food.

But by the 1950s and 60s, marketing campaigns pushed cheap seed oils like sunflower, rapeseed, and corn oil into homes, branding them as “modern” and “light.” Traditional fats were labelled unhealthy, and tallow was nearly lost to history.

Now, Ossa Organic is bringing it back and in doing so, reviving a crucial piece of culinary heritage.

The Birth of a Revolutionary Snack

The idea for Ossa Tallow Potato Crisps came from a simple question:

“What if a crisp could actually be good for you?”

The Ossa team knew that even health-conscious people struggled to find genuinely clean snacks. Most “artisan” crisps still used inflammatory seed oils and additives. The answer lay in doing what Ossa does best using whole, ancestral ingredients and reimagining tradition for today’s world.

And so, the first batch of Tallow Potato Crisps was born:

• Hand-cooked using organic, grass-fed beef tallow

• Made with just three ingredients: potatoes, tallow, and natural sea salt

• Free from seed oils, additives, and preservatives

The result is a crisp that’s clean, satisfying, and entirely unique bridging the gap between gourmet indulgence and real nourishment.

Why Tallow Is the Superior Fat

Not all fats are created equal. The science behind tallow’s benefits is what makes this product so revolutionary.

1. Heat Stability

Unlike seed oils, which oxidise and produce harmful free radicals when heated, beef tallow remains stable even at high temperatures. This means your crisps retain their nutritional integrity and rich flavour without becoming toxic.

2. Nutrient Density

Grass-fed tallow is naturally rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) a fatty acid known for supporting metabolism, reducing inflammation, and boosting immunity.

3. Gut Health Support

Seed oils can disrupt the gut microbiome and trigger inflammation. In contrast, the saturated and monounsaturated fats in tallow support the gut lining, helping repair and protect it.

4. Ancestral Alignment

Humans evolved eating animal fats. Tallow reflects our biological roots it’s food that your body immediately recognises and utilises.

A Snack That Redefines Luxury

At £7.50 per 100g bag, Ossa Tallow Crisps sit proudly in the luxury food category  alongside brands like Torres and Fortnum & Mason.

But unlike those brands, Ossa’s crisps aren’t about inflated “worth” or artificial hype. They’re about integrity. Every bag tells a story of craftsmanship, ethics, and care:

• British-made using local potatoes and tallow from organic, grass-fed cattle

• Resealable packaging to preserve freshness

• Small-batch cooking to ensure perfect texture and quality

• Certified B Corp values — ensuring sustainability and transparency at every step

This is indulgence with intention the kind of snack that makes you pause, savour, and smile.

From the Farm to the Bag: Ossa’s Ethical Journey

Every Ossa product begins with a commitment to the land. The tallow used in the crisps comes from grass-fed, ethically raised British cattle animals that live outdoors, graze freely, and contribute to regenerative agriculture.

This approach supports soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration making tallow not just a nutritious choice, but a sustainable one.

Unlike industrial seed oil production (which relies on chemical extraction, pesticides, and monocropping), tallow is a natural byproduct of the nose-to-tail philosophy. Nothing is wasted.

Ossa’s tallow crisps therefore represent more than a snack; they’re a symbol of responsible food production honouring animals, farmers, and the planet.

Meet the Founder: From Kitchen Table to B Corp

Ossa Organic was founded by Catherine and her husband, Tom Farrant, who began making bone broth in their home kitchen after realising how difficult it was to find real, healing foods in modern stores.

What started as a small family project has grown into a respected B Corp-certified company supplying health-conscious customers across the UK and beyond.

The launch of Tallow Potato Crisps marks another milestone in this journey blending heritage and innovation in a way that no other brand has done.

Catherine shares:

“We wanted to create a product that made people rethink what ‘healthy’ snacking means. It’s about reconnecting with food that’s nourishing, not engineered.”

The Real Food Movement: Why It Matters

Ossa’s Tallow Crisps are part of a bigger story a movement that’s reshaping how we eat. Across the UK, more people are waking up to the truth about seed oils, processed foods, and gut health.

They’re reading labels, seeking out artisan products, and rediscovering fats their grandparents trusted.

The “real food” philosophy is simple but powerful:

• Eat foods made from whole, unprocessed ingredients.

• Prioritise quality over quantity.

• Choose fats that heal, not harm.

• Support small, ethical producers.

Ossa’s crisps embody every one of these principles making them more than a product. They’re a statement.

Tallow Crisps: The Future of Snacking

It may sound bold to call crisps the future of food, but when they’re made this way — they just might be.

Each bag of Ossa Tallow Potato Crisps combines everything consumers now crave:

• Transparency: Nothing hidden, no false health claims.

• Taste: Crisp, savoury perfection with a rich, nostalgic depth.

• Function: Nutrient-dense and seed oil-free.

• Sustainability: Supporting ethical, regenerative agriculture.

It’s proof that snacks can be both delicious and deeply nourishing.

How to Enjoy Ossa Tallow Crisps

Pair them with a charcuterie board, serve alongside grass-fed steak, or simply enjoy straight from the bag.

They also make a perfect conversation starter a snack that sparks curiosity and connection.

For those new to tallow, this is an easy (and delicious) introduction to the world of ancestral eating one crisp at a time.

The Verdict: Real Food, Real Craft, Real Change

The Ossa Tallow Potato Crisps are more than a novelty. They’re a culinary revolution in a bag one that reclaims forgotten wisdom and elevates it for the modern world.

By choosing real food made from real ingredients, we nourish more than just our bodies we nourish the planet, our traditions, and the communities that make it all possible.

Ossa Organic continues to lead this change, showing that even something as simple as a crisp can be a force for good.

So, the next time you reach for a snack, ask yourself:
Is this real food?

If it’s Ossa Tallow Potato Crisps, the answer is a resounding yes.