Fat, Baking Ingredient | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free

Vegetable Shortening

Glycine max / Elaeis guineensis Allergen-Free
vegetable shortening

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Varies (e.g., Fabaceae for soy, Arecaceae for palm)
  • Primary Cuisine American (Baking)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Soybean oil, Palm oil, Cottonseed oil

Was ist Vegetable Shortening?

A solid fat made from hydrogenated vegetable oils, primarily used in baking for its high melting point and ability to create flaky textures.

"The unsung hero of many baked goods, ensuring unparalleled flakiness and tenderness where butter might fall short."

Wie schmeckt Vegetable Shortening?

Neutral, bland (designed not to impart flavor)

Taste
Neutral, Bland
Texture
Firm, Waxy, Smooth
Aroma
Neutral
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Fat Content

~100%

Shelf Life (Unopened)

Up to 2 years (room temperature)

Smoke Point

~360°F (182°C)

Nährwertangaben

Per 13g (1 tbsp)
Calories884 kcal
Total Fat100g
Saturated Fat26g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0g
Total Carbohydrate0g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium0mg
Iron0mg
Potassium0mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

For ultra-flaky pie crusts, keep shortening and all ingredients very cold, and handle the dough minimally to prevent gluten development.

Vegetable Shortening Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Vegetable Shortening ist Butter, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1 (by weight, adjust salt if unsalted). Adds flavor, creates flakiness, but lower melting point.

Ersatz für Vegetable Shortening mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Butter Am besten 1:1 (by weight, adjust salt if unsalted) Adds flavor, creates flakiness, but lower melting point.
Margarine 1:1 Similar properties to shortening, often contains water.
Coconut Oil (solidified) 1:1 Good for flaky crusts, adds a subtle coconut flavor.
Lard 1:1 Excellent for flakiness, distinct savory flavor, not vegetarian/vegan.

Wie man Vegetable Shortening auswählt & lagert

  1. Choose trans-fat-free versions.
  2. Look for brands that specify their oil sources.

Womit passt Vegetable Shortening gut zusammen?

  • Pie crusts
  • Biscuits
  • Frying

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Vegetable Shortening?

Neutral, bland (designed not to impart flavor) Neutral

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Vegetable Shortening?

Der beste Ersatz ist Butter (1:1 (by weight, adjust salt if unsalted)). Adds flavor, creates flakiness, but lower melting point.

Wie wählt und lagert man Vegetable Shortening?

Choose trans-fat-free versions. Look for brands that specify their oil sources.

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