Fat/Oil | Vegan Vegetarian Dairy Free Lactose Free Gluten Free

Earth Balance Shortening

N/A (blend of vegetable oils) Allergens: Soy
Earth Balance Shortening

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Arecaceae (palm), Fabaceae (soy), Brassicaceae (canola), Oleaceae (olive)
  • Primary Cuisine American, Vegan Baking
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, olive oil

O Que É 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.

Qual o Sabor de Earth Balance Shortening?

Earth Balance Shortening tem um sabor neutral, slightly buttery com aromas de very faint, clean.

Taste
Neutral, slightly buttery
Texture
Solid, creamy, smooth, melts easily
Aroma
Very faint, clean
Acidity
Neutral

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 12g (1 tbsp)
Calories900 kcal
Total Fat100 g
Saturated Fat35 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

Segredo do 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.

Substitutos e Proporções de Earth Balance Shortening

O melhor substituto para Earth Balance Shortening é Vegetable Shortening (e.g., Crisco), usado na proporção de 1:1. Direct substitute for texture in baking, typically hydrogenated and may not be soy-free.

Substitutos para Earth Balance Shortening com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Vegetable Shortening (e.g., Crisco) Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Earth Balance Shortening

  1. Found in the baking aisle or alongside other butter/margarine products.
  2. Look for "vegan" or "dairy-free" labels.

O Que Combina Bem Com Earth Balance Shortening?

  • Baked goods (pie crusts
  • cookies)
  • frying (vegan fried chicken)
  • sautéing vegetables.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Earth Balance Shortening?

Neutral, slightly buttery Very faint, clean

Qual é um bom substituto para Earth Balance Shortening?

O melhor substituto é Vegetable Shortening (e.g., Crisco) (1:1). Direct substitute for texture in baking, typically hydrogenated and may not be soy-free.

Como escolher e armazenar Earth Balance Shortening?

Found in the baking aisle or alongside other butter/margarine products. Look for "vegan" or "dairy-free" labels.

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