What is Vegetable Shortening?
Vegetable shortening is generally a shortening made from partially hydrogenated (artificial trans fat) vegetable oil. [1]
Health Disputes
After the oils are hydrogenated they become solid at room temperature, but the type of trans fat generated in this process has adverse health effects. [1]
In 1911 a brand was began named Crisco, a popular brand in the USA. In Ireland and the UK Cookeen is a popular brand that is similar to Crisco. Shortening has many advantages, it is cheaper to produce, needs no refrigeration, which further lowers its costs and increases its convenience. As a substitute for butter, it can lengthen the shelf life of baked goods and other foods. With these advantages shortening gained popularity, as food production became increasingly industrialized and manufacturers sought low-cost raw materials. Vast surpluses of cottonseed oil, corn oil, and soy beans helped found a market in low-cost shortening. [1]
Source(s) Derived From |
Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources |
Natural or Artificial? |
Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) |
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Aliases (Also Known As) |
None found |
| Action | User | Date/Time |
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| Ingredient added | UPC Food Search | January 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM |
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