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Palm Oil Shortening

Elaeis guineensis Allergen-Free
Palm Oil Shortening

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Arecaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Palm fruit oil

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Palm Oil Shortening ?

A semi-solid, flavorless fat derived from palm oil, used in baking and frying to achieve flaky textures in pastries and stability in fried foods.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Palm Oil Shortening ?

Le/La/L'Palm Oil Shortening a un goût neutral, bland, slightly waxy avec des arômes minimal, slightly fatty.

Taste
Neutral, bland, slightly waxy
Texture
Solid at room temp, creamy, smooth, firm
Aroma
Minimal, slightly fatty
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 13g (1 tbsp)
Calories900 kcal
Total Fat100 g
Saturated Fat50 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

Le secret du chef

For very flaky pie crusts, keep shortening and all ingredients very cold. Avoid overworking the dough to prevent gluten development.

Substituts & Proportions pour Palm Oil Shortening

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Palm Oil Shortening est Vegetable Shortening (hydrogenated soy/cottonseed), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Very similar functionality in baking and frying.

Substituts pour Palm Oil Shortening avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Vegetable Shortening (hydrogenated soy/cottonseed) Meilleur 1:1 Very similar functionality in baking and frying.
Coconut Oil (solid) 1:1 Good for flaky crusts and some frying, but imparts a faint coconut flavor.
Lard 1:1 Excellent for flaky crusts (pie dough), but not vegan/vegetarian.
Butter (cold) 1:1 Can be used in baking for flakiness, but has water content and distinct flavor.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Palm Oil Shortening

Check for sustainable sourcing certifications if concerned about environmental impact.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Palm Oil Shortening ?

  • Pie crusts
  • biscuits
  • fried chicken
  • donuts
  • cookies
  • pastries.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Palm Oil Shortening ?

Neutral, bland, slightly waxy Minimal, slightly fatty

Quel est un bon substitut pour Palm Oil Shortening ?

Le meilleur substitut est Vegetable Shortening (hydrogenated soy/cottonseed) (1:1). Very similar functionality in baking and frying.

Comment choisir et conserver le Palm Oil Shortening ?

Check for sustainable sourcing certifications if concerned about environmental impact.

Ingrédients Fat associés

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