Hi Gilda, The contents of the can in question is lard, or animal fat. I worked in New Mexico for years, and those folks loved their lard out there, and I have found several varieties of such products associated with temporary campsites, especially related to the cattle industry (riding the range sort of thing). I have more information at home concerning the date of this brand of can, so email me if you want the whole scoop about this delicious product (that was sarcasm). Take It Easy, John A. Giacobbe Stantech Consultants Phoenix, Arizona [log in to unmask]