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Fresh suet should not be stored at room temperature for extended periods. Because it is animal fat, it can spoil if not kept cool. Suet should be stored in the refrigerator to keep it firm and prevent it from going rancid. You can also freeze it if you need to keep it for a long time. This helps maintain its quality and safety for future use.

At room temperature, fresh suet starts to soften because it is a type of animal fat. Suet is typically firm and crumbly when cold, but as it warms up, it can become greasy and lose its structure. This is because the melting point of suet is higher than room temperature, but not by much, so it begins to break down and change texture as it warms.