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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

O Que É 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.

Qual o Sabor de Palm Oil Shortening?

Palm Oil Shortening tem um sabor neutral, bland, slightly waxy com aromas de minimal, slightly fatty.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Palm Oil Shortening

O melhor substituto para Palm Oil Shortening é Vegetable Shortening (hydrogenated soy/cottonseed), usado na proporção de 1:1. Very similar functionality in baking and frying.

Substitutos para Palm Oil Shortening com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Vegetable Shortening (hydrogenated soy/cottonseed) Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Palm Oil Shortening

Check for sustainable sourcing certifications if concerned about environmental impact.

O Que Combina Bem Com Palm Oil Shortening?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Palm Oil Shortening?

Neutral, bland, slightly waxy Minimal, slightly fatty

Qual é um bom substituto para Palm Oil Shortening?

O melhor substituto é Vegetable Shortening (hydrogenated soy/cottonseed) (1:1). Very similar functionality in baking and frying.

Como escolher e armazenar Palm Oil Shortening?

Check for sustainable sourcing certifications if concerned about environmental impact.

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