What Does “100% Grass-Fed” Really Mean—And Why Does It Matter?

The phrase grass-fed gets thrown around a lot these days. You’ll see it on grocery store shelves, farmers’ markets, even fast-food menus. But here’s the truth: not all “grass-fed” is created equal.

Cattle are ruminants by design. Their bodies were made to thrive on grass, not corn or soy. Yet in modern farming, most cattle graze on pasture for part of their lives but are then grain-finished—fattened up quickly on feedlots before processing. These animals can still be labeled “grass-fed” because they ate grass at some point.

100% grass-fed is different. It means the animal ate only grass and forage from start to finish. No feedlot grains, no shortcuts. Just pasture, the way nature intended.

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Why 100% Grass-Fed Matters for Your Skin

At Threefold Grace, we use 100% grass-fed beef tallow as the heart of our products. Here’s why that sourcing choice matters:

• Nutrient Density – Tallow from grass-fed cattle is naturally rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and other compounds that support healthy-looking skin. Grain-finished fat simply doesn’t have the same profile.
• Purity and Integrity – When animals eat what they were designed to eat, their fat is cleaner and more balanced. That means a straightforward, high-quality fat to put on your skin.
• Sustainability – Grass-fed farming can support regenerative practices. Pasture-raised cattle help build soil health, encourage biodiversity, and keep ecosystems in balance.
• Transparency and Trust – When you see “100%,” you know it’s not a halfway promise. You’re getting the real deal.

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Why We Refuse Shortcuts

Using grain-finished tallow is cheaper, faster, and easier to source. But “easy” isn’t our standard. When we say 100% grass-fed, we’re making a commitment:

• To your skin, offering a clean, time-tested fat that pairs well with the skin’s natural barrier.
• To your health, keeping feedlot fats out of your body care.
• To the land, honoring the balance between animals, soil, and plants.

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The Bottom Line

Not all tallow is equal. 100% grass-fed marks the difference between a compromised product and one that stays true to both people and planet. That’s why every jar, balm, and butter from Threefold Grace is rooted in this standard.

When you choose 100% grass-fed, you’re choosing purity, integrity, and care that runs deeper than skin.