Fat | Vegetarian Vegan

Shortening A Needed

Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil Allergens: Soy
Shortening A Needed

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae|Malvaceae|Arecaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global|Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Soybean oil, Cottonseed oil, Palm oil (hydrogenated)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Shortening A Needed ?

A solid fat, typically vegetable-based, used in baking and frying to tenderize products and create flaky textures.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Shortening A Needed ?

Le/La/L'Shortening A Needed a un goût neutral, mildly fatty avec des arômes neutral, faintly oily.

Taste
Neutral, Mildly Fatty
Texture
Solid, Creamy, Smooth, Greasy
Aroma
Neutral, Faintly Oily
Acidity
Neutral

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1 tbsp (13g)
Calories900 kcal
Total Fat100g
Saturated Fat25g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0g
Total Carbohydrate0g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium0mg
Iron0mg
Potassium0mg

Le secret du chef

For extra flaky pie crusts, keep shortening very cold and cut it into the flour quickly to prevent melting.

Substituts & Proportions pour Shortening A Needed

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Shortening A Needed est Butter, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Adds flavor, lower smoke point, less tenderizing effect in some baked goods.

Substituts pour Shortening A Needed avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Butter Meilleur 1:1 Adds flavor, lower smoke point, less tenderizing effect in some baked goods.
Margarine (stick type) 1:1 Similar texture and moisture, but flavor can vary. Check trans fat content.
Coconut Oil (solidified) 1:1 Vegan option, distinct coconut flavor unless refined. Good for flakiness.
Lard 1:1 Traditional fat for very flaky crusts, distinct savory flavor, not vegetarian/vegan.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Shortening A Needed

  1. Choose trans-fat-free options.
  2. Store at room temperature in a cool, dark place.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Shortening A Needed ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Shortening A Needed ?

Neutral, Mildly Fatty Neutral, Faintly Oily

Quel est un bon substitut pour Shortening A Needed ?

Le meilleur substitut est Butter (1:1). Adds flavor, lower smoke point, less tenderizing effect in some baked goods.

Comment choisir et conserver le Shortening A Needed ?

Choose trans-fat-free options. Store at room temperature in a cool, dark place.

Ingrédients Fat associés

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