This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 3 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Is Crisco Shortening Sticks Butter Flavor Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 3 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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Butter-flavored shortening in stick form offers a firm, spreadable texture that creams smoothly and yields flaky pie crusts, tender biscuits, and crisp frying batters. Common uses include baking, pie-making, and pan-frying; reviewers mention reliable consistency, easy measuring, and a pronounced butter-like flavor that some describe as slightly artificial and convenient.

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Ingredients

SOYBEAN OIL, FULLY HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, PALM OIL, MONÓ AND DIGLYCERIDES TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANTS), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA-CAROTENE (PRO VITAMIN A) ADDED FOR COLOR.

What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

About this product

Oil · Stick

Flavor
Buttery
Texture
HardDense
Commonly used for
BakingCookingMeal Prep
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