¿Qué es Earth Balance Shortening?
A plant-based, non-hydrogenated shortening made from a blend of vegetable oils, providing a dairy-free alternative for baking and frying.
¿A qué sabe Earth Balance Shortening?
Earth Balance Shortening tiene un sabor neutral, slightly buttery con aromas very faint, clean.
- Taste
- Neutral, slightly buttery
- Texture
- Solid, creamy, smooth, melts easily
- Aroma
- Very faint, clean
- Acidity
- Neutral
Technical Metrics
Información Nutricional
Per 12g (1 tbsp)El Secreto del Chef
For flakey pie crusts, ensure the shortening is very cold before cutting it into the flour. This prevents it from melting too quickly and creates steam pockets during baking.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Earth Balance Shortening
El mejor sustituto para Earth Balance Shortening es Vegetable Shortening (e.g., Crisco), usado en una proporción de 1:1. Direct substitute for texture in baking, typically hydrogenated and may not be soy-free.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Shortening (e.g., Crisco) Mejor | 1:1 | Direct substitute for texture in baking, typically hydrogenated and may not be soy-free. |
| Vegan Butter Sticks (e.g., Miyoko's Kitchen) | 1:1 | Good for flavor and texture, contains water, may affect crispness in some applications. |
| Coconut Oil (refined) | 1:1 (by weight) | Solid at room temp, neutral flavor, excellent for frying, can be brittle in baking. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Earth Balance Shortening
- Found in the baking aisle or alongside other butter/margarine products.
- Look for "vegan" or "dairy-free" labels.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Earth Balance Shortening?
- Baked goods (pie crusts
- cookies)
- frying (vegan fried chicken)
- sautéing vegetables.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Earth Balance Shortening?
Neutral, slightly buttery Very faint, clean
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Earth Balance Shortening?
El mejor sustituto es Vegetable Shortening (e.g., Crisco) (1:1). Direct substitute for texture in baking, typically hydrogenated and may not be soy-free.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Earth Balance Shortening?
Found in the baking aisle or alongside other butter/margarine products. Look for "vegan" or "dairy-free" labels.