Simplot Expands Beef Tallow Potato Portfolio with New Beef Tallow Tater Gems for Foodservice

J.R. Simplot Company has expanded its premium Simplot® Beef Tallow Fries & Formed portfolio with the launch of Beef Tallow Tater Gems, a new foodservice-exclusive potato product designed to deliver the nostalgic taste of traditionally beef tallow-fried potatoes while offering the convenience and consistency required by modern commercial kitchens.

Rich flavor through real beef tallow

The new Simplot® Beef Tallow Tater Gems are available in a 6 × 5 lb pack (SKU: 10071179054924) and are produced from premium potatoes before being par-fried in real beef tallow. This process creates a rich aroma, savory flavor, and enhanced umami depth, recreating the classic taste long associated with traditional restaurant-style potatoes.

Product Highlights

• Product: Simplot® Beef Tallow Tater Gems 
• Product Line: Simplot® Beef Tallow 
• Fries & Formed SKU: 10071179054924 
• Pack Size: 6 × 5 lb 
• Made from: Premium potatoes 
• Cooking Method: Par-fried in real beef tallow 
• Flavor Profile: Rich aroma, savory taste, and deeper umami flavor 
• Preparation Options: Can be baked or deep-fried 
• Finishing Flexibility: Can be finished in beef tallow or in the operator's preferred cooking oil 
• Availability: Exclusive to the foodservice market through Simplot

Designed for foodservice efficiency

According to Simplot, Beef Tallow Tater Gems are designed to provide both authentic flavor and operational flexibility. Operators can finish the product using either beef tallow or their preferred frying oil, allowing seamless integration into existing kitchen operations without sacrificing taste.

The product is suitable for a wide variety of menu applications, including:

• Breakfast platters 
• Side dishes 
• Appetizers 
• Loaded potato creations 
• Shareable menu items 
• Quick-service and casual dining menus

Its bite-sized format delivers a crispy golden exterior with a soft, fluffy interior, making it suitable for restaurants, catering operations, institutional kitchens, and other foodservice establishments.

Simplot® Beef Tallow Tater Gems featured as a side with a cheeseburger meal, demonstrating their versatility across quick-service, casual dining, and foodservice applications.

Expanding Simplot's premium potato portfolio

The introduction of Beef Tallow Tater Gems further strengthens Simplot's growing Beef Tallow Fries & Formed range, which combines the nostalgic flavor of traditional beef tallow-fried potatoes with the consistency, convenience, and operational efficiency expected by today's foodservice operators.

By expanding its portfolio, Simplot continues to meet increasing demand for premium potato products that deliver authentic taste while supporting the evolving needs of the foodservice industry.