Ingredient

Pie Shortening

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Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add pie shortening to baked goods to create a flaky and tender texture, …

What it is

Pie shortening is a solid fat product specifically formulated for use in baked goods, particularly pies. It is typically made from a blend of vegetable oils, which may be hydrogenated, or from animal fats like lard. This processing gives it a solid texture at room temperature.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add pie shortening to baked goods to create a flaky and tender texture, especially in pie crusts, pastries, and biscuits. It helps prevent gluten development, resulting in a more tender product, and contributes to the desired mouthfeel and structure of baked goods.

Health notes

Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), a common component of traditional shortenings, are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA since 2018, effectively removing most artificial trans fat from the food supply. Other types of fats, such as fully hydrogenated oils, interesterified fats, or animal fats, are used in shortenings today. High intake of trans fats was associated with increased risk of heart disease. The FDA's action on PHOs was based on scientific evidence regarding these health risks.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. However, if derived from soy, highly refined soybean oil is generally not considered allergenic by the FDA.

Products containing Pie Shortening

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Papa John's Salads & Produce Asparagus - Portabella Quiche Other Deli High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 50% DV per serving 219kcal 7.3Protein 15.9Fat 11.3Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Florentine Quiche Other Deli High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving 225kcal 8.0Protein 16.6Fat 11.9Carbs Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC 8 Apple Pie"" Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 275kcal 2.4Protein 14.3Fat 34.5Carbs Satispie, LLC Apple Crumb Pie Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 256kcal 2.4Protein 10.4Fat 37.6Carbs Satispie, LLC Blueberry Pie Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 280kcal 2.4Protein 13.6Fat 36Carbs Champion Foods, LLC Chocolate Cherry With Vanilla Flavored Icing Packet Scones, Chocolate Cherry With Vanilla Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 373kcal 5.9Protein 17.6Fat 49.0Carbs Champion Foods, LLC Blueberry With Lemon Flavored Icing Break & Bake Scones Packet, Blueberry With Lemon Crusts & Dough High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 392kcal 5.9Protein 17.6Fat 52.9Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Scone, Triple Berry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 396kcal 5.7Protein 18.9Fat 50.9Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Limoncello, Lemon Icing Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 396kcal 5.7Protein 18.9Fat 52.8Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Homestyle Dutch Apple Pie Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 254kcal 2.3Protein 11.5Fat 35.4Carbs Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC Strawberry Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 282kcal 2.5Protein 14.2Fat 36.7Carbs Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC Peach Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 258kcal 2.7Protein 14.3Fat 29.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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