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In recipes that call for copha, which is a brand of vegetable shortening, you can use alternatives such as coconut oil, vegetable shortening, or margarine. For a healthier option, unsweetened applesauce can sometimes be used, especially in baking, though it may alter the texture. When substituting, consider the specific requirements of the recipe to ensure the best results.
Copha is a name for solidified coconut oil. Some web posters have suggested using another form of solid vegetable shortening may work. It is not a substitute for chocolate, but is used in a number of recipes which also contain chocolate - Rocky Road, Chocolate Crackles.
Copha is a brand of vegetable shortening commonly found in Australia and New Zealand. You can typically find it in grocery stores, usually located in the baking aisle alongside other baking supplies like butter and margarine. It may also be available in specialty shops or online retailers that sell baking ingredients.
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Vegetable oil is unsaturated. Butter is saturated. Im not sure about shortening.
Butter or margarine can be a suitable substitute for vegetable shortening in baking recipes.
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.
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Yes, melted shortening can replace vegetable oil in zucchini bread, although shortening is not a healthy choice.
Another name for baking shortening is "vegetable shortening." It is a type of fat made from vegetable oils, commonly used in baking to create a tender texture in baked goods. Brands like Crisco are well-known examples of vegetable shortening.
Some alternatives for vegetable shortening in baking recipes include butter, margarine, coconut oil, and lard. These can be used in similar quantities as vegetable shortening in most recipes.
A suitable replacement for vegetable shortening in baking recipes is butter, margarine, or coconut oil.