Energy source in foods (3)

I believe the answer is:

fat

(Other definitions for fat that I've seen before include "Cooking grease" , "Adipose tissue" , "As Bunter" , "eg Lard" , "Obese, overweight" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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