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Eva Hedin wrote:

> Could you tell me what "shortening" is. > .
>
-=mark=- wrote:
>A solid fat made from refined vegetable oil that has been partially
>hydrogenated and whipped (margarine, etc.)  May contain additives such
>as emulsifiers, antioxidants, anti-foaming agents, flavoring, etc.

A hydrogenated vegetable oil is what I noticed on the cans years ago.  My
mother used it for baking pies.  I haven't noticed if they still make it.
Oliva