What is Shortening? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Shortening?

Shortening is a fat compound used in baking and actually helps to shorten the gluten strands in dough, resulting in a flakier and more tender item. Shortening is often composed of hydrogenated oils, but it is also refers to any solid fat that stays shelf stable for a long period of time. Shortening is white and has a consistency similar to softened butter, but denser. The taste is bland and unappealing. It is not meant to be eaten straight, but rather blended into baked goods.

What does Shortening Taste Like?

Umami

Ingredients

shortening

Shortening Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon12.8g

Tablespoon Shortening

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	113kcal	6%
Fats	13g	48%
Sat. fats	3g	38%
Mono. Fats	5g	32%
Trans fats	2g	286%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	1mg	0%

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Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening, 48 Ounce

^$8¹⁸

Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening, 16 Ounce

^$3⁹²

Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening, 6 Pounds

^$17⁶⁸

Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks, 20 Ounce, 3 Sticks

^$6⁶⁴

Crisco Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening, 48 Ounce

^$8¹⁸

Spectrum Naturals, Shortening Vegetable Organic Gluten-Free, 24 Ounce

^$20⁵⁰

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Shortening?

1 Tablespoon of Shortening contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Shortening?

1 Tablespoon of Shortening contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Shortening?

1 Tablespoon of Shortening contains 13 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Shortening?

1 Tablespoon of Shortening contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Shortening?

There are 113 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Shortening.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Shortening?

There are 251 calories in 1 oz of Shortening.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Shortening?

There are 4010 calories in 1 pound of Shortening.