Nutiva Organic Shortening, 15 oz

Nutiva’s Organic Shortening is a nutrient-dense and versatile blend of cold-pressed coconut oils and organic, fair trade red palm oil, known for its rainforest and habitat-friendly practices. Packed with antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin E, our shortening contains 0 trans fats and cholesterol. It is never bleached or deodorized using harmful chemicals like hexanes, setting it apart from other products on the market. Our red palm oil is sustainably grown on small family farms in Ecuador, ensuring fair trade and minimal impact on habitats.

This ethical and socially aware approach guarantees that no habitats are harmed, making it a wholesome and environmentally responsible choice. Use it as a butter alternative for baking, frying, or sautéing. Our shortening is suitable for a variety of diets including vegetarian, vegan, Kosher, paleo-friendly, ketogenic, and gluten-free diets. Nutiva’s mission since its founding in 1999 has been to revolutionize the way the world eats by producing and promoting organic, nutrient-dense foods that benefit both people and the planet.

Social and environmental responsibility is integral to Nutiva’s values and business practices. Our all-natural cold filtration process yields a pure, light-tasting, nutrient-rich, non-hydrogenated oil without the use of hexane or other dangerous chemicals. Our USDA certified organic and non-GMO shortening is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin E with 0 trans fats and cholesterol. It is an excellent alternative to butter and is great for baking, frying, and sautéing, producing a deliciously flaky pie crust.

Nutiva adheres strictly to USDA guidelines and partners with small, well-established, organic family farms in Ecuador to responsibly source and process red palm fruit. Our fair trade certification ensures that no deforestation, habitat destruction, or monocropping is involved in the production of our Fair for Life Certified red palm oil.

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