Shortening Can Classic
Also listed as Vegetable Shortening Can and All Purpose Shortening.
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This is what the ingredient is.
Shortening Can Classic is vegetable shortening in a can. Labels may say vegetable shortening.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used for baking pie crusts and frosting.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA fat labeling applies.
Here is what research has found.
Shortening can face quality or packaging recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Store sealed at room temperature.
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/25/2026