Natural Shortening

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Target diet: Vegan

Natural Shortening · Vegan

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At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product

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On the label

NATURAL OIL BLENDPALM FRUITCANOLASOYBEANFLAXAND OLIVE OILS

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsNone found
Open Food Facts analysisCould not verify

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
6430 kcal
Fat
714 g
Saturated fat
255 g
high
Carbohydrates
0 g
Protein
0 g
Salt
0 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 3, processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

NATURAL OIL BLEND (PALM FRUIT, CANOLA, SOYBEAN, FLAX, AND OLIVE OILS).

Why can't we give a definite answer for Natural Shortening?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Natural Shortening fits a vegan diet. Reasons:

  • At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a vegan diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Natural Shortening Vegan?

We cannot say for certain. At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Natural Shortening contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: NATURAL OIL BLEND (PALM FRUIT, CANOLA, SOYBEAN, FLAX, AND OLIVE OILS).

What are the nutritional facts of Natural Shortening?

Natural Shortening contains 6430 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, and 714g of fat.

Is Natural Shortening ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Natural Shortening is in group 3 (processed foods), not in the ultra-processed group.

Can I eat Natural Shortening on a Vegan diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Natural Shortening fits a Vegan diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.