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Spectrum Naturals, Shortening Vegetable Organic Gluten-Free, 24 Ounce

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,241 ratings

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Diet type
Nutrition summary
1.0 servings per container | 1 Tbsp (12g)
1100mg0g0g0g
CaloriesSodiumDietary FiberSugarsProtein
Brand Spectrum
Flavor Shortening
Specialty Organic
Number of Items 1
Unit Count 24.0 Ounce

About this item

  • Made from palm oil
  • Organic Shortening has no hydrogenated fats
  • 0g trans fats per serving
  • Now you can enjoy crispy fries, flaky piecrusts, and rich, creamy frostings without the guilt
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Sustainability features

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Farming practices

Made with materials harvested from responsibly managed farms.

As certified by
Fair Trade Certified Fair Trade Certified

A Fair Trade Certified seal on a product means that it was made according to fair trade standards that promote sustainable livelihoods and safe working conditions, protection of the environment, and strong, transparent supply chains. Fair Trade USA’s model generates revenue that farmers, workers, and fishers can direct towards their community to fight poverty.

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Worker well-being

Manufactured on farms or in facilities that protect the rights and/or health of workers.

As certified by
Fair Trade Certified Fair Trade Certified

A Fair Trade Certified seal on a product means that it was made according to fair trade standards that promote sustainable livelihoods and safe working conditions, protection of the environment, and strong, transparent supply chains. Fair Trade USA’s model generates revenue that farmers, workers, and fishers can direct towards their community to fight poverty.

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Forestry practices

Made with materials harvested from responsibly managed forests.

As certified by
Fair Trade Certified Fair Trade Certified

A Fair Trade Certified seal on a product means that it was made according to fair trade standards that promote sustainable livelihoods and safe working conditions, protection of the environment, and strong, transparent supply chains. Fair Trade USA’s model generates revenue that farmers, workers, and fishers can direct towards their community to fight poverty.

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Product contains at least 95% organic material.

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From the manufacturer

Spectrum Essentials Organic All Vegetable Shortening

Spectrum Essentials Organic All Vegetable Shortening is better for your body than ordinary shortening because it's never hydrogenated, has zero grams of trans fat, and is made from palm oil, which is naturally cholesterol free and a good source of heart healthy monounsaturated fat. Even better are dozens of small family farmers in Columbia who cultivate and press our palm oil in an environmentally sustainable manner. It's good for you, the farmers and the earth, just imagine what it does for a pie crust. Cholesterol free; Less saturated fat than butter; Vegan-dairy free; Kosher-KSA; Gluten free. Product of Columbia.

Ingredients

Mechanically pressed organic palm oil.

Product Description

Non-hydrogenated-0 grams trans fat. USDA organic. Certified Organic by QAI. It's better for your body than ordinary shortening because it's never hydrogenated, has zero grams of trans fat, and is made from palm oil, which is naturally cholesterol free and a good source of heart healthy monounsaturated fat. Even better are dozens of small family farmers in Columbia who cultivate and press our palm oil in an environmentally sustainable manner. It's good for you, the farmers and the earth, just imagine what it does for a pie crust. Cholesterol free; Less saturated fat than butter; Vegan-dairy free; Kosher-KSA; Gluten free. Product of Columbia.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5 x 4.2 inches; 1.5 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ thomaswi
  • Department ‏ : ‎ men, women, unisex-adult
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 022506102606
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Hain Celestial
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000WDPBV8
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,241 ratings

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Mechanically pressed organic palm oil

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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,241 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the healthiness, value, quality, and vegan aspects of the shortening. They mention that it's healthier than Crisco, works great as a typical shortenING substitute, and is less costly than most. They also appreciate the wonderful texture and creamy consistency. Customers are also happy with taste, and versatility. However, some customers dislike the seal.

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97 customers mention85 positive12 negative

Customers like the quality of the product. They mention that it works well for cooking, as an alternative to butter, and bakes and performs just like Crisco. It also works well as a butter substitute, and a typical shortening substitute. Customers also say that it's an amazing product that works well in all their dishes and baked goods.

"This works so well in buttercrsam frosting. It holds well and has a wonderful taste. The trickis to use it half butter half shortening" Read more

"...So in short it worked well...." Read more

"So glad I discovered this! Works so well for cookies, they turned out amazing...." Read more

"...in an organic form, absolutely perfect for baking the most luscious, delicate, crusty goods you can hope for...." Read more

50 customers mention50 positive0 negative

Customers find the shortening versatile and perfect for baking the most luscious, delicate, and crusty goods. They say it makes great homemade biscuits, buttercream, and frosting. Customers also say it's great for cookie baking, making peanut butter kiss cookies and awesome french toast.

"...Here we have it in an organic form, absolutely perfect for baking the most luscious, delicate, crusty goods you can hope for...." Read more

"I absolutely love this shortening!!!! It makes wonderful frosting and biscuits and will never go back to using crisco!!!!..." Read more

"...It make good pie crusts and cookies." Read more

"It is all natural and the flavor is good. Makes great homemade biscuits." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the taste of the product. They mention that it tastes great, has zero weird aftertaste, and is yummy. They also appreciate the smooth frosting, with no fatty taste or smell.

"This works so well in buttercrsam frosting. It holds well and has a wonderful taste. The trickis to use it half butter half shortening" Read more

"...It bakes up the most consistent and best tasting GLUTEN FREE products for me. I have nothing but rave reviews about this so far...." Read more

"...I’ve ever made using this, they came out so light and fluffy and tasted great!!!!..." Read more

"...While this shortening certainly made the taste of the icing superb, it also makes the icing so very thin that it is really difficult to pipe, and is..." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the vegan product. They mention that it's organic, natural, and made with vegetable products. They also appreciate the fact that it contains no trans fat or hydrated oils.

"...Here we have it in an organic form, absolutely perfect for baking the most luscious, delicate, crusty goods you can hope for...." Read more

"I liked that this product is organic and doesn’t have any chemical ingredients added to it...." Read more

"...Palm oil shortening contains no trans fat or hydrated oils and it is actually healthier than Crisco with far better flavor...." Read more

"It is all natural and the flavor is good. Makes great homemade biscuits." Read more

20 customers mention15 positive5 negative

Customers like the texture of the shortening. They mention it has a wonderful texture, a smooth and creamy consistency, and is easy to work with. Some mention that it makes a nice flaky pie crust and that frosting comes out smooth.

"...the best I’ve ever made using this, they came out so light and fluffy and tasted great!!!!..." Read more

"...superb, and the shortening is wonderfully creamy and provides a really silky smooth texture...." Read more

"This shortening resulted in a pie crust with a taste and texture that weren't quite right. I will stick with Crisco" Read more

"...This shortening is much lighter and fluffier in consistency than regular vegetable oil shortening so I've had to adjust some of my recipes to..." Read more

15 customers mention11 positive4 negative

Customers like the value of the product. They say it's less costly than most Palm Shortening, and it'll save them money. Some mention that it'd be handy to save money and use it for biscuits, pie crust, and cakes.

"...We buy Spectrum palm oil because it is also a fair trade product." Read more

"...This is less costly than most Palm Shortening and, the size is nearly double. I love it!" Read more

"...Amazon has the freshest product at the best price!" Read more

"...Very difficult to find and pricey. I'm trying something else that hopefully has a longer shelf life. Why is this not sold in regular stores?" Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the healthiness of the shortening. They say it's healthier than Crisco, a perfect substitution for unhealthy and fattening shorteners, and a much healthier option for cooking. Customers also appreciate that it contains no unhealthy ingredients. They mention that it'll be a better alternative than Crispy and is effective in reducing blood cholesterol.

"...I love that this is not nearly as bad for you as the other popular name brand one. Will be using this from now on!" Read more

"...Palm oil has been studied and shown to be effective in reducing blood cholesterol...." Read more

"...contains no trans fat or hydrated oils and it is actually healthier than Crisco with far better flavor...." Read more

"...Easy to use and much healthier option for cooking." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the seal of the shortening. They mention that it's broken, not tight enough, and the shorting itself is not sealed.

"...a box a tad too small so it squeezed the lid open and the shortening itself wasn’t sealed." Read more

"...The top of the tub just sort or lays on the tub itself. No seal involved...." Read more

"Packaging looked fine but when I took the tubs out of box the seal is broken on both and I really don't know what to think of it?..." Read more

"...There are no inner seals and one tub had a broken outer seal and the other had no seal. I am hesitant to even use it! Will not order again." Read more

Disappointed-Tubs had a broken seal and no seal
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Disappointed-Tubs had a broken seal and no seal
I ordered 2 tubs. When they arrived I noticed there were black smears on both tubs. There are no inner seals and one tub had a broken outer seal and the other had no seal. I am hesitant to even use it! Will not order again.
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Deb S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to vegetable shortenings
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best out there!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Unsafe delivery of food product. seal broken. contents smeared.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Unsafe delivery of food product. seal broken. contents smeared.
Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2020
The tub of shortening came in a bubble wrap envelope.....and nothing else. no bag or plastic or lining. when I opened the envelope the tub of shortening was open, seal broken, lid upside down and contents of the tub smeared all over the inside of the envelope and sides of the container. This is unacceptable and not safe for consumption. And i will not be able to use it. I would like my money back. There is no options for zero stars.
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