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What elements make up shortening?
Shortening typically consists of hydrogenated vegetable oil, such as soybean, palm, or cottonseed oil. It may also contain emulsifiers and antioxidants to improve its stability and texture. Shortening is solid at room temperature and is commonly used in baking and frying.
Is vegetable oil shortening?
No
What type of triglyceride would this of substance be vegetable oil butter shortening?
Vegetable oil is unsaturated. Butter is saturated. Im not sure about shortening.
Does shortening contain cholesterol?
No, shortening is typically plant-based and does not contain cholesterol. It is made by hydrogenating vegetable oil, which transforms it into a solid form. However, it is high in saturated fats, which can raise cholesterol levels in the body.
Can vegetable oil be substituted for melted shortening?
It depends on the recipe. Shortening becomes solid at room temperature while vegetable oil does not. So vegetable oil may be substituted for melted shortening only in recipes that do not depend on shortening becoming solid for texture when cooled.
Can you use shortening instead of vegetable oil in zucchini bread?
Yes, melted shortening can replace vegetable oil in zucchini bread, although shortening is not a healthy choice.
How does shortening help bread rise?
shortening adds lipids or fats to tenderize the flour.
What can I substitute shortening with in my recipe?
You can substitute shortening with butter, margarine, or vegetable oil in your recipe.
Is vegetable oil a type of triglyceride?
vegetable oil would be unsaturated and butter saturatedd, idk about shortening
Does vegetable oil contain cholesterol?
No, vegetable oil does not contain cholesterol.
How is vegetable shortening made and what is the process involved in its production?
Vegetable shortening is made by hydrogenating vegetable oils, which involves adding hydrogen to the oil under high pressure and temperature. This process changes the structure of the oil, making it solid at room temperature. The hydrogenated oil is then filtered and refined to create the final product, vegetable shortening.
How much vegetable oil instead of shortening when baking cookies?
For most cookies you can't use oil in place of shortening.
