SHORTENING

Shortening is a type of solid fat made from palm oil with some of the unsaturated fats removed so that is even more stable and has a thick, luxurious texture that is pefect for baking. It is widely used for making pastry and cooking.

Slip Melting Point (SMP)Free Fatty Acid as Palmitic (FFA)Moisture & Impurities (M&I)Colour Lovibond 5.25"
34-38°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max
36-39°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max
38-41°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max
41-43°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max
42-44°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max
44-48°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max
48-50°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max
48-52°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max
50-52°C0.1% max0.1% max3.0R max