Ingredient

Lard And Hydrogenated Lard

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Lard is used as a cooking fat and shortening, especially in baked goods like …

What it is

Lard is a semi-solid white fat made from pig fat. It is rendered by heating the fat to melt the tissues and then separating the fat from the remaining connective tissue. Hydrogenated lard has had hydrogen added to it to make it more solid and stable.

Why it's used

Lard is used as a cooking fat and shortening, especially in baked goods like pie crusts and pastries, because it creates a flaky texture. It is also used in some processed foods like refried beans and sauces for flavor and texture.

Health notes

Lard is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily saturated fat, and high intake of saturated fat is linked to increased risk of heart disease. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated lard, but did not set a numeric limit. Evidence on the health effects of lard is mixed, with some research suggesting potential benefits from certain fatty acids, while other research highlights concerns related to its saturated fat content.

Allergen info

Lard is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Lard And Hydrogenated Lard

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NOT A BRANDED ITEM Pie Crust Crusts & Dough 444kcal 3.7Protein 25.9Fat 44.4Carbs Refried Beans, Traditional Bush Brothers & Company Refried Beans, Traditional Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 128kcal 7.2Protein 2.4Fat 19.2Carbs Refried Black Beans Bush Brothers & Company Refried Black Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 120kcal 6.4Protein 2.4Fat 19.2Carbs Albie's Foods, Inc. Famous Chicken Vegetables And Chicken Chunks Wrapped In A Flaky Crust Pasty, Famous Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 236kcal 7.1Protein 12.1Fat 23.6Carbs Tres Picosos LLC Burrito Sausage Breakfast Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 203kcal 8.8Protein 7.5Fat 23.4Carbs Traditional Refried Beans The Kroger Co. Traditional Refried Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 108kcal 5.4Protein 1.9Fat 16.9Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Ready To Bake Pie Crusts Crusts & Dough 444kcal 3.7Protein 25.9Fat 44.4Carbs La Preferida Inc Lard Butter & Spread High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 923kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs Authentic Green Chile Sauce Santiago's Distributions Inc. Authentic Green Chile Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 76kcal 3.4Protein 5.1Fat 6.8Carbs Zatarain's Inc. Red Beans & Rice With Sausage Rice, Tender Red Beans And Smoked Sausage In A Thick, Rich Sauce, Red Beans & Rice With Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 161kcal 5.2Protein 5.6Fat 22.9Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc. Lard Butter & Spread High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 923kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs Lard Conagra Brands, Inc. Lard Butter & Spread High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 923kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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