Rabbits are bred to get well-digestible and low-calorie meat; it is so healthy and dietary that it is recommended as the first meat complementary foods for children under one year old.
However, there is another valuable product in these animals - interior fat, i.e. one that lines the space of the internal organs of the animal.
About the benefits, harm and use of rabbit fat talk in this article.
What is useful rabbit fat
The composition of the rabbit's fat is somewhat reminiscent of bearish. First of all, it is valuable in that it contains a large amount of polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids. 
In addition, it contains extraactive nitrogen compounds.
The use of this substance can be determined by the ratio of polyunsaturated to saturated acids, as well as omega-6 to omega-3. These indicators in rabbit fat are very good: the share of polyunsaturated acids is 35.5%, the omega-6 / omega-3 ratio is 10.11 to 0.71.
It will also be useful for you to learn about the beneficial properties of goose, duck, lamb, goat and ostrich fats.
Moreover, in comparison with edible fats of cow, chicken, milk, rabbit fat has the highest biological value.
If you highlight the useful properties of the product, then the following list will be released:
- saturation of the human body with essential fatty acids, in particular, rather scarce arachidonic;
- beneficial effect on the functioning of the immune system;
- good digestibility by the human body.
Did you know? Due to the fact that the eyes of the rabbit are located on the sides, he can see within a radius of 360 degrees. However, he is not able to see objects in front of his nose, for this he needs to turn his head.
Possible harm
Like any other substance, when ingested, a rabbit lard can be both beneficial and harmful. However, harmful effects are possible only if this product is abused. 
The consequence of such negligence may be eating disorders and other diseases. For example, the purine bases included in the composition are involved in the formation of uric acid, which, with a large accumulation in the body, can provoke gout, arthritis, and neuro-arthritic diathesis in children.
Harm is also possible if the product is consumed by a person who has an individual intolerance.
Cooking Application
Today, rabbit fat is used in cooking, traditional medicine and cosmetology. Below we describe the main ways of applying the product in each of the areas.
How to melt rabbit fat at home
Warming out can be done on the stove, in the oven or in the slow cooker.
You can get fat in two ways:
- Wet.
- Dry
The first option involves placing chopped in small pieces of fat in a saucepan with water. Water should be a little - about 100-200 g (depending on the amount of product). Pot put on the fire and bring its contents to a boil.
Keep the container on low heat until the fat is dissolved in water. Then it is cooled, poured into a glass jar and put in storage in the refrigerator. 
In the second, dry version, put a frying pan or saucepan on the stove to warm up. After the dishes are warmed up, it is placed in it cut into small pieces of fat, periodically stir it. After melting, the liquid substance is cooled, poured into a glass container and sent to storage.
In the same way, you can melt in a microwave or oven. The oven is heated to 110 degrees.
Important! When melting it is necessary to monitor the temperature of the heating, as well as mix the contents of the dishes with a wooden spoon so that the fat does not burn.
Is it possible to fry on it
As a rule, rabbit fat is used in the same way as vegetable oil, for example, for frying. Meat dishes at the same time acquire an unusual and rich taste. On it you can cook food for young children, because it is perfectly digested. Also on it is preparing a dressing for the first courses - borscht, soups.
Apply this product and baking. When adding it to the dough, you can achieve the fact that it will increase in size 5 times faster. The finished pastry with rabbit fat has an interesting delicate taste and long shelf life. 
When cooking interior fat, it is also possible to make cracklings, which can be further used in cooking various dishes (for example, fried potatoes) or ground in a blender and added to the fat before it hardens.
Strongly fry cracklings do not need, they should remain soft and light. Already in the future, when used for cooking, they can be cooked to a crisp state.
Important! If you want to save rabbit fat longer, you can put it in the freezer. There he can be stored for 12 months.
Recipes of traditional medicine
Rabbit fat is often advised as a therapeutic food for an unhealthy person or as a means of getting rid of diseases of the upper respiratory tract and organs of hearing, as well as healing wounds resulting from a burn or insect bite.
When consumed inside, the fat balance and digestion normalize. The product is recommended for ulcers, hypertensive patients, diabetics, as well as those who have problems with the liver and kidneys. 
When coughing
If a child or an adult has a cough, then you can try the old way of getting rid of it:
- Mix a tablespoon of the product (for a child - a teaspoon) with a small amount of honey.
- Take 3 times a day 60 minutes before meals.
People who used this tool note that they can get rid of a cold, and with it, cough quickly.
With angina and bronchitis
In diseases of the throat and upper respiratory tract - pharyngitis, sore throat, tracheitis, bronchitis - traditional healers advise to rub the areas in which inflammation has occurred with fat.
To do this, a small amount of the product must be rubbed with fingers for several minutes so that it warms up, and then rub into the skin on the chest or throat until completely dissolved.
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Otitis
If your ear hurts, you should:
- Melt the fat.
- Cool it to 30-40 degrees.
- Instill a few drops in the sore ear.
- You can also make a compress from warm fat.
With burns
If a person has a wound as a result of a burn, you can prepare a homemade ointment.
To do this:
- Melt rabbit fat and cool it to a temperature of 30-40 degrees.
- Add beeswax and honey in equal proportions.
- All mix until smooth.
- Put in the fridge.
- Use for lubrication of burns.
Application in cosmetology
Valuable properties of rabbit interior fat are also used for cosmetic procedures. Beauticians refer it to good antioxidants and active regenerators of the skin. Masks with this product improve the complexion, rejuvenate it, make the skin smooth and elastic, prevent premature wrinkles.
Relieves the skin from roughness, flaking and dryness.
To eliminate the problem of coarse, dry and flaky skin, you should regularly use masks - put on the skin a mixture of fat and honey in proportions 2 to 1. The mask is held for 40 minutes and then wipe the face with a cotton pad. Such masks should be done in the evening 2-3 times a week. 
If the skin of the hands peels off, then it must be greased with fat before bedtime. In order to keep the skin constantly soft and silky, soap can be made from the fat layer of a rabbit.
Protects against frostbite
Fat can be used for the prevention of frostbite, and for their treatment. Residents of areas with severe frosts are advised to lubricate areas of the body that are not covered by clothes before going outside.
Improves hair condition
In order to achieve hair density, make them stronger and more beautiful, you can use the following recipe:
- Mix in equal proportions butter (72%), rabbit fat, honey. Oil can not be used, then you will need to mix 2 large spoons of fat product and 1 large spoon of honey.
- Grind one garlic clove with the help of a garlic press and add it to the already prepared mixture.
- Mix all ingredients until smooth.
- Apply to the scalp as a mask.
- Massage the skin and distribute the product in the hair with a wooden comb.
- Cover with a packet and a warm towel.
- Wash off after 1-1.5 hours.
- Wash hair with shampoo.
Strengthens nails
Apply the product and to strengthen the nails. To do this, it is rubbed into the nail bed and left for 30 minutes, and then remove the remnants of a cotton pad. To eliminate brittle nails, it is also advised to use fat inside.
Did you know? The biggest rabbit in the world is called Ralph. He was born in Great Britain, at the age of 4 he reached a weight of 25 kg and a length of 130 cm.
Thus, rabbit fat is the most valuable bioactive product. It is an immunomodulator, has wound healing and regenerating effects. It is used in cooking, cosmetology and traditional medicine. When ingested, it replenishes the human body with essential, including scarce, fatty acids.
