Nearly 400-500 kg of ghee, 750 kg of cashew nuts, 500 kg of raisins and 200 kg of cardamom are used to prepare the laddus.

A row has emerged over Tirupati Laddoo's ingredients as Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous YSRCP government of using substandard materials and animal fat. The Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRC party denied these claims.

The recent political row in Andhra Pradesh has brought beef tallow into the spotlight. Former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that animal fat, including beef tallow, was used in the sac

Beef tallow, or rendering beef fat usually involves heating and straining the fat to get rid of contaminants. It has traditionally been used for cooking, frying, and even for creating soaps and candles. It has a solid consistency at room temperature.

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

The controversy over the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus has ignited a political storm in Andhra Pradesh. Despite the uproar, sales of the revered prasad remain robust, with over 1.4 million laddus sold in just four days at the Sri Venkateshwara Temple.

The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee

Beef Tallow is made by removing, simmering and clarifying the fatty tissue of beef. Beef tallow is typically used for cooking at high temperatures such as deep frying and roasting. Lard has now been replaced by vegetable oil in most kitchens. Lard is a semi-solid white fat product obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of a pig.

A political storm erupts in Andhra Pradesh as TDP alleges the presence of 'beef tallow' and 'lard' in Tirupati laddus, based on a controversial lab report. The claims, made by N. Chandrababu Naidu, raise serious questions about ingredient quality and have prompted calls for an investigation.

Amul has denied supplying ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) following social media rumours. The company clarified that their ghee is made from high-quality milk in ISO-certified facilities.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.