Ingredient

Each Of The Following: Vegetable Shortening

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Shortening is used in baking to give baked goods a tender and crumbly texture. …

This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Vegetable Shortening.

What is Each Of The Following: Vegetable Shortening?

Vegetable shortening is a solid fat made from vegetable oils. It is typically produced by hydrogenating liquid vegetable oils, a process that makes them more solid at room temperature. This process can create trans fats, though many modern shortenings are made using interesterification or are non-hydrogenated to avoid them.

Is Each Of The Following: Vegetable Shortening vegan?

Each Of The Following: Vegetable Shortening is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Each Of The Following: Vegetable Shortening a major allergen?

Vegetable shortening is not a major allergen.

What is Each Of The Following: Vegetable Shortening used for?

Shortening is used in baking to give baked goods a tender and crumbly texture.

Is Each Of The Following: Vegetable Shortening safe?

In the US, vegetable shortening is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.

Why it's used

Shortening is used in baking to give baked goods a tender and crumbly texture. It helps to prevent gluten development, making cakes and pastries light and flaky. It is commonly found in cakes, cookies, pies, and other baked goods.

Health notes

In the US, vegetable shortening is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Some shortenings may contain trans fats, which the FDA has determined are not safe for consumption and has moved to remove from the food supply. Health organizations recommend limiting trans fat intake due to links with increased risk of heart disease. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, including those used in shortening, and have established acceptable intake levels.

Allergen info

Vegetable shortening is not a major allergen. However, depending on the specific vegetable oil used (e.g., soy oil), it may be derived from a major allergen. Check product labels for specific sourcing information.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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