Organic Vegetable Shortening
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What it is
Organic vegetable shortening is a solid fat made from vegetable oils, such as soybean, palm, or canola oil. The oils are typically hydrogenated or interesterified to make them solid at room temperature. The 'organic' label means the ingredients were produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use vegetable shortening as a fat source in baked goods to provide tenderness, flakiness, and a smooth texture. It is commonly found in products like pies, cookies, cakes, and pastries, as well as in some frozen dinners and appetizers.
Health notes
Vegetable shortening is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily a source of fat and calories. While some older forms of shortening contained trans fats, modern processing methods have largely eliminated these. JECFA has evaluated similar fats and oils, and EFSA has also assessed various fats and oils for safety.
Allergen info
Vegetable shortening is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Organic Vegetable Shortening
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The Miso Brothers, Inc.
Handheld Pot Pie, Beefy Cheddar
High in sodium — 36% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
282kcal
7.1Protein
13.5Fat
32.4Carbs
The Miso Brothers, Inc.
Handheld Pot Pie, Chick'N Pesto
High in sodium — 29% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
306kcal
7.1Protein
16.5Fat
32.4Carbs
The Miso Brothers, Inc.
Spinach Feta Handheld Pot Pie, Spinach Feta
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
282kcal
6.5Protein
14.7Fat
30.6Carbs
Pliant Solutions Corporation
Marzipan Stollen
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
435kcal
7.1Protein
21.2Fat
56.5Carbs