Where to buy vegetable shortening in Namibia??



Where to buy vegetable shortening in Namibia??

 

Where do you get vegetable shortening from?

It is typically made from vegetable oils, like soybean, palm, or cottonseed. Vegetable shortening is a great alternative to butter or margarine for those who are looking to avoid animal products. Shortening is often also used in gluten free bakings

What are some brand names of shortening?

Shortening

  • Alpine
  • Bbs
  • Chef’s Pride.
  • Primex
  • Mel-Fry.
  • Superb
  • Super Fry.

Is vegetable shortening the same as regular shortening?

All purpose shortening is a blend of vegetable oils (often corn and peanut), sometimes hydrogenated to make them solid at room temperature. Shortening used for baking is made of highly refined vegetable oils if the label reads “vegetable shortening”; otherwise it may contain animal fat.

What are types of vegetable shortening?

Varieties. There are four types of shortening: solid, liquid, all-purpose, and cake or icing shortening. Solid is sold in either a can or similar to butter as “baking sticks” and is best used in pie crusts, pastries, and bread recipes.

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What is the replacement of vegetable shortening?
Vegetable oil, cocount oil, peanut oil, avocado oil and grapeseed oil all have high smoke points and can be used for frying – although vegetable oil will truly be your best bet because it’s inexpensive and flavorless

Is margarine a vegetable shortening?

We bet you’re wondering, “since both are made with vegetable oil, is margarine shortening?” They’re similar, but not the same. The difference between margarine and shortening is that shortening contains 100% fat and zero water.

 

Where to buy vegetable shortening in Namibia??

It is available at Spar westlane ,Food lovers Market and Shoprite Namibia Mall.