Ingredient

Shortening Butter Blend

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Animal-derived

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Role in food

Manufacturers add shortening butter blends to foods primarily for their texture and flavor contributions. …

What it is

A shortening butter blend is a mixture of shortening, which is typically made from vegetable oils, and butter, which is derived from milk. This combination is designed to provide the functional properties of shortening, such as flakiness and tenderness, along with the flavor and richness of butter.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add shortening butter blends to foods primarily for their texture and flavor contributions. They are frequently used in baked goods like pies, cobblers, and pastries to create a tender crumb and flaky crust, while also imparting a rich, buttery taste.

Health notes

Shortening butter blends are composed of common food ingredients, and as such, are not regulated by the FDA as a single food additive. The primary nutritional consideration for this blend is its fat content, including saturated fat from both the butter and potentially from the shortening depending on its composition. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. As a general food ingredient blend, it has not been specifically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as a food additive.

Allergen info

This blend contains butter, which is derived from milk, one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Shortening Butter Blend

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The Schwan Food Company Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 252kcal 3.8Protein 9.9Fat 36.6Carbs Stilwell Foods, Inc. Blackberry Cobbler, Blackberry Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 212kcal 1.8Protein 8.0Fat 31.9Carbs Stilwell Foods, Inc. Peach Cobbler, Peach Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 204kcal 1.8Protein 8.0Fat 31.0Carbs

Schwan's Company Original Flaky Crust Dutch Apple Pie, Apple Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 260kcal 1.5Protein 10.7Fat 38.2Carbs Schwan's Company Original Flaky Crust Cherry Pie, Cherry Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 274kcal 2.4Protein 13.7Fat 32.3Carbs Schwan's Company Original Flaky Crust Very Berry Pie, Berry Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 266kcal 2.4Protein 13.7Fat 33.9Carbs

Schwan's Company Original Flaky Crust Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 244kcal 3.0Protein 9.9Fat 35.9Carbs The Schwan Food Company Georgia Style Pecan Pie Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 416kcal 3.5Protein 23.0Fat 49.6Carbs The Schwan Food Company Peach Pie, Peach Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 252kcal 2.3Protein 13.7Fat 30.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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