According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant.

The famous Srivari laddu from the Tirupati temple, Srivari laddu, has recently gained attention amid controversy surrounding its ingredients. The Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanams (TTD) has a geographical indication tag for its famous laddu,

A controversy has emerged over the alleged use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in Tirupati laddu preparation. The Telugu Desam Party claims a Gujarat lab confirmed the presence of beef tallow,

While YSRCP accused Chandrababu Naidu of indulging in “heinous allegations” and TDP circulated the lab report to back the claim.

Lab analysis revealed foreign fats, including animal fats, in the ghee used for Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRC government's tenure. The NDDB