What is holsum used for?

This product is ideal for roasting, cooking, baking and frying without changing the flavour of the food being cooked. Holsum is more stable than most liquid oils and a little goes a long way. A pure cooking fat made from Malaysian Palm oil. Made from a blend of palm oils.

Is holsum vegan?

It is enriched with vitamins A and D and is Halaal, Kosher and suitable for vegetarians.

Is palm oil healthy or not?

It’s less saturated than butter and contains no trans fat. But just because it’s not as bad as trans fat doesn’t make it a health food. According to Harvard nutrition experts, palm oil is clearly better than high–trans fat shortenings and probably a better choice than butter.

Is holsum a shortening?

Shortening – hard, white vegetable fat (Holsum)

Can you bake with Holsum?

Made from a blend of palm oils, this versatile product does not contain any animal fat and is unsalted and unflavoured, making it ideal for roasting, cooking, baking and frying without changing the flavour of the food being cooked. Holsum is more stable than most liquid oils and lasts longer.

What is the difference between lard and vegetable oil?

The difference between lard and vegetable shortening is that lard is made of pure animal fat and shortening is made of vegetable oil. When vegetable shortening was invented in 1911, it was very appealing because it was affordable and shelf stable. It could also be used in place of lard with very similar results.

Where to buy holsum in Namibia?

It is available at the supermarkets and markets within Namibia.