Crisco Vegetable Shortening

Crisco Vegetable Shortening is a versatile, all-purpose fat used widely in baking, frying, and cooking. Known for its light texture, high performance, and long shelf life, Crisco helps create tender pie crusts, fluffy cakes, crispy fried foods, and smooth frostings. This plant-based shortening is free from trans fat per serving and offers consistent results in both professional and home kitchens.

Features

• 100% vegetable-based shortening

• Ideal for baking, frying, sautéing, and greasing pans

• Delivers flaky, tender textures in pastries and crusts

• No trans fat per serving

• Shelf-stable and resistant to rancidity

Perfect For

• Bakeries preparing pies, cookies, cakes, and frostings

• Frying applications in foodservice operations

• Restaurants, cafés, and commissary kitchens

• Commercial or retail kitchens looking for consistent fat performance

Specifications

• Product Type: Vegetable shortening

• Packaging: Available in sticks, tubs, or bulk cubes/pails

• Ingredients: Soybean oil, fully hydrogenated palm oil, mono- and diglycerides

• Storage: Store at room temperature; keep tightly sealed

• Shelf Life: Typically 12–18 months unopened

Usage Tips

• Use in place of butter or margarine for flakier crusts and lighter cakes

• For frying, melt and heat to 365°F for best results

• Cream with sugar for smooth, stable frostings

• Ideal for dairy-free baking and vegan recipes

FAQs

Q: Is Crisco shortening vegan?
A: Yes, Crisco is 100% plant-based and contains no animal products.

Q: Does it contain trans fat?
A: Crisco contains 0g trans fat per serving as labeled.

Q: Can it be used for deep frying?
A: Yes, it’s excellent for high-heat frying with a clean flavor.

Q: What’s the difference between shortening and butter?
A: Shortening is 100% fat, creating flakier textures and higher melting points in baked goods.

Item Number: D-24087