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Yes, the Corn Muffin Mix does contain lard. Specifically, the box states that it contains "lard, hydrogenated lard, or partially hydrogenated lard."
Yes they do. Chelsea Milling Co. the makers of Jiffy Mix products acknowledge that yes, hydrogenated lard and partially hydrogenated lard are ingredients in some of their products.
Lard only comes from pigs. See the below for more info on lard.
Lard only comes from pigs. See the below for more info on lard.
Yes. Jiffy Cornbread Mix contains lard, which is rendered and clarified pork fat.
Yes. Lard is used in tamales,for example.
Yes, butter can be used in place of lard in most baking recipes. Butter should NOT replace lard when frying because it has a lower smoking temperature.
Lard or Margarine
No, imitation butter "spreads" contain too much water to substitute for butter in baking. Lard or vegetable shortening can be used in place of butter.
The cornbread mix in particular is not kosher because it contains lard which is a shortening from a pig.
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