Fat

 is an item that can be obtained from medium to large animals and Survivors by skinning and quartering them with a Knife after they have been killed.

Consuming (un)cooked Fat harvested from Survivors has a high chance of causing Brain Prion Disease. " Note: Fat harvested from Survivors is not specifically labelled as  'Human Fat' so take care to not mix Animal and Human Fat in inventory or storage."

Uses:
 
 * It can be used to craft, upgrade and refuel Torches.
 * It can be cooked over a Fireplace using a Long Wooden Stick, in a Cooking Pot or Frying Pan in order to make it safer to eat and easier to preserve.
 * It is recommended you always take this food item because statistically it is one of the most nutritious when baked and will sustain a Survivor for long periods!
 * Human Fat can be used in a Cooking Pot or Frying Pan with Animal Steak for Baking/Drying without contaminating the meat with Brain Prion Disease.
 * (This has been verified as at patch 1.08 but may be subject to change in future patches.)