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Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Niacin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Folate, total | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4 MG | 27% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Potassium, K | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0 UG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (27% DV).
About Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Heavy-duty beef tallow and cottonseed shortening is an industrial frying fat once common in fast-food operations. Beef tallow provides high saturated fat content and a high smoke point, making it extremely stable under the repeated high-heat conditions of commercial fryers. Cottonseed oil is blended in for consistency. Pure fat, nothing else. This combination fell out of favor in the late 1980s and early 1990s as trans fat and saturated fat concerns shifted the industry toward vegetable-only shortenings.
Dietary Information
Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed include Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (27% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 900 calories per 100 grams, Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed gets 0% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 100% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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