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Shortening is made from solidified vegetable oil. When it comes to cooking applications or frying savory items such as stir-fries, you can absolutely use shortening instead of oil by simply allowing ...

Walk down the baking aisle, and a can of shortening is still advertised like a pantry staple. It sits in a white tub, ...

The study, published in LWT - Food Science and Technology, found that cakes made from liquid shortening containing a zero trans-fats, and generally a healthier fat profile, showed more uniform grain, ...