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1 Gallon Glyphosate-Tested Palm Shortening - 112 oz.
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1 Gallon Glyphosate-Tested Palm Shortening - 112 oz.

Glyphosate-Tested Palm Shortening, for baking and frying. Trans fat free. 112 oz.

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Palm Shortening

trans fat free!

Image of Organic Palm Shortening from Tropical Traditions. Palm shortening is a healthy subsitute in your favoite bisquit recipes for hydrogenated shortening.

What is Palm Shortening?

Palm shortening is derived from palm oil (read about Virgin Palm Oil here).

In its natural state, palm oil is a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, with most of the unsaturated fat being monounsaturated fat.

Palm shortening is palm oil that has some of its unsaturated fats removed, giving it a very firm texture, and high melting point. The melting point of our Palm Shortening is 97 degrees F., making it very shelf stable. It is NOT hydrogenized, and contains NO trans fats!

It is great for deep-fat frying and baking, and is not prone to rancidity. Since it has been separated from some of the unsaturated portion of the oil, it is colorless and odorless, and will not affect the taste of foods like Virgin Palm Oil does.

If taste is needed in applications, then Virgin Coconut Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be added for great baked or fried foods!

(Read the history of Palm Oil here.)

Palm Oil: The Number 1 Dietary Oil for the Rest of the World

Although scarcely used in the US any longer, palm oil is the most heavily consumed dietary oil in the world after soybean oil.

If one were to exclude the US where most of the world’s soybean oil is consumed, palm oil would be the most popular dietary oil in the world.

Palm oil traditionally has been used for baking, shortenings, margarines and deep fat frying, as it is shelf stable with a high melting point and does NOT require hydrogenation. Therefore, it contains no trans fatty acids.

Saturated fats, such as tropical oils like palm and coconut, as well as butter, have traditionally been considered healthy fats and oils. In modern history, commercial interests have condemned saturated fats and replaced them in the American diet with polyunsaturated fats that are hydrogenised and contain trans fatty acids, which most people now consider harmful. These trans fatty acids were banned in some European countries as early as 2004, and food label laws in the US just forced manufacturers to list trans fats in their products in recent years. Some cities in the US are now banning trans fats in restaurants as well.

To read research on palm oil and saturated fats, as well as the history of fats and oils click here.

Tropical Traditions Palm Shortening - Sourced from Eco-friendly traditional Farms

Tropical Traditions Palm Shortening comes from small scale family farms in South America.

These farmers are certified by ProForest, which ensures that they meet strict social, environmental and technical criteria. With regard to environmental criteria, the assessments are carried out at the landscape and operational level at both the farms and processing facilities. These assessments cover environmental impact on the soil, water, air, biodiversity and local communities.

The lands the farmers use are not lands that were deforested. The lands used to grow the palm fruit are lands previously used for agricultural purposes (cattle, rice, banana).

In addition, we test each batch for the presence of the herbicide glyphosate. 

To order Virgin Palm Oil click here.

Customer Comment:

I don't know how I found Tropical Traditions but I'm glad I did. I have been a chef and deeply involved in natural, organic, high quality food for decades and am deeply impressed by Tropical Traditions' quality, integrity, product line, how ethically they support the people who make their products, and their customer service. Nik - Sacramento, CA

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03/09/2024
Stephen S.
United States United States

Palm Shortening Ultra

I have been using numerous Tropical Traditions products, including the Palm Shortening, for many years. Good fats are great for the heart, and the Palm is top-notch. Highly recommend!

M
01/28/2024
Morgenna
United States United States

Great butter or fry oil substitute

Consistent quality and bulk value evens out price. Great for allergy-friendly, vegan baking and high heat cooking or deep frying. True neutral flavor (more neutral than vegetable/canola oil). Use 1:1 in place of softened butter, or chill first for unsoftened. Melt to substitute for coconut oil.

JM
01/16/2024
Jean M.
United States United States

Yes!

I bought this for my daughter-in-law and she is very pleased with it.

SR
12/23/2023
Sandra R.
United States United States

2 gallons Palm Shortening

Shipped during the cold weather. I love the Palm Shortening I have gotten in the past. Hope this hasn't been changed. Terrific piecrusts and deep frying.

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11/02/2023
Abby
United States United States

Household staple

This palm shortening holds up in our baking every time. It also works great for frying. This is a staple in our home, especially since we have a kiddo with a coconut allergy and our family is sensitive to dairy. We’re able to use palm shortening instead of coconut oil or butter in so many recipes.

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