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Definition of saindoux

saindoux

/sænˈduː/
sain · doux
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saindoux Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Rendered pork fat, or lard, used extensively in cooking and baking to yield exceptionally flaky pastry crusts and enrich traditional savory dishes.

Example

"To ensure an authentic and perfectly flaky crust for the meat pie, the traditional recipe insisted on using pure saindoux rather than butter."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used primarily in specialized culinary contexts, particularly regarding traditional French cuisine, to specify high-quality rendered pork fat (leaf lard) as opposed to general cooking fats.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'saindoux', which derives from Old French 'saim' (fat or grease) and 'doux' (sweet, indicating it was unsalted).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saindoux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saindoux
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