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R. JOHNSTON, L. Lawrence, and J. Eastman. A C Humko Inc., 7171 Goodlett Farms Parkway, Cordova, TN 38018

Nutri-Lipids® NT shortening are low trans shortenings made with a proprietary blend of Trisun® high monounsaturated vegetable oil, emulsifiers and other minor components. The three shortenings in this series are liquid and pour-able at room temperature. The trans fatty acid content of the Nutri-Lipids shortenings is less then than 2%, easily allowing the wholesale baker to make zero trans declarations. Trans fat levels in standard shortenings are typically above 30%. The total of saturated and trans fatty acids for the Nutri-Lipid series ranges from 19-21% compared to 55-65% for standard shortenings in use today.

The shortenings provide excellent alternatives for manufacturers of yeast raised products, cakes, bakery mixes and cookies who are looking for 'non-tropical' shortening alternatives to reduce or eliminate trans fat from their products. We will review data on crumb, texture, volume, flavor and shelf life for cakes, cookies and muffins.