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All Purpose Shortening
All Purpose Shortening
Moderate concern
High in saturated fat; older formulations may contain partially hydrogenated oils with industrial trans fats (now banned in the US).
Found in
47 products
What it is
A solid fat (typically a blend of palm or hydrogenated vegetable oils) formulated for general baking and frying.
Provides plasticity, tenderness, and aeration in baked goods and frying medium.
Why it's flagged
- saturated fat
- historical trans fat
- palm oil sourcing
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
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