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Shortening
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Shortening

BAKING

E

Shortening is a solid fat commonly used in baking and frying to create flaky pastries, tender cookies and crisp textures; it can be made from hydrogenated vegetable oils or other vegetable fats. Nutritionally, Shortening is almost entirely fat, containing 100g of fat per 100g, with virtually no prot... Show more

Nutrition Highlights

SugarSugar0g per serving
Very Low

Nutrition Overview

Portion Size

884
kcal
0
g Carbs
0
g Protein
100
g Fat

Carbs

0.0g

Sugar

0.0g

Fat

100.0g

Saturated Fat

25.0g

Protein

0.0g

Fiber

0.0g

Salt

0.0g

Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
NOVA 4
~0,17€/100g
0.92g/ml

Healthy Swaps

D+

Canola (Rapeseed) Oil

Better Fats
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