Cottonseed Oil Also known as Linseed oil What is Cottonseed Oil? Cottonseed oil is an edible oil produced from cotton seeds, as a by-product of the cotton ginning process. It is characterized by its strong flavor, nutty odor and light yellow color.1 In baking, cottonseed oil is used as a moistener and [...]
Sunflower Oil What is Sunflower Oil? Sunflower oil is a liquid fat from pressed sunflower seeds. It is rich in mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic and linoleic acids. It is low in saturated fatty acids such as palmitic and stearic acids. In the baking industry, sunflower oil is favored for [...]
Margarine What is Margarine? Margarine is a fat used widely as an ingredient or a spread that resembles butter, but is a common butter substitute. It is made from the emulsion of vegetable and/or animal oil. Like other fats, margarine helps improve mouth feel and flavor in baked goods. Margarine types for [...]
Fat Also known as food lipids What is fat? Fat is a natural component of many animal- and plant-based foods. It provides bakery products with many desirable attributes such as flavor, tenderness, mouthfeel and nutrition.1 Some commonly used fats in baked goods are:2 Lard Shortening Oils Butter Clarified Butter Margarine Cocoa Butter [...]
