Nutiva Organic Shortening, Original, 15 oz

Nutiva Organic Shortening is a versatile and nutrient-dense mix of organic, fair trade, habitat- and rainforest-safe red palm and cold-pressed coconut oils. Unlike other products on the market, this shortening is never bleached or deodorized using hexanes or other harmful chemicals. The red palm oil used is a fairly traded product, sustainably grown on small family farms in Ecuador that have been worked by the same families for several generations. This socially aware and ethical approach to farming assures that no habitats are harmed.

Nutiva's all-natural cold filtration process yields a pure, light-tasting, nutrient-rich, non-hydrogenated oil without the use of hexane or other dangerous chemicals. The USDA certified organic and non-GMO shortening is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin E, with 0 trans fats and cholesterol. It can be used as an alternative to butter for baking, frying, or sautéing, and is an excellent addition to vegetarian, vegan, Kosher, paleo-friendly, ketogenic, and gluten-free diets.

Nutiva was founded in 1999 with the purpose of Revolutionizing the Way the World Eats. The company is committed to producing and promoting organic, nutrient-dense foods that are good for the consumer and the planet. Social and environmental responsibility are core parts of Nutiva's culture and business. The company sources organic products, obtains fair trade certification, greens its facilities and operations, and funds tree planting at schools in the local community, constantly seeking ways to better protect the environment and ensure a better quality of life for employees, customers, and the communities it serves.

Nutiva stringently adheres to USDA guidelines and partners with small, well-established, organic family farms in Ecuador to source and process responsibly harvested red palm fruit with absolutely no deforestation, habitat destruction, or monocropping for Fair for Life Certified red palm oil. This socially and environmentally conscious approach ensures that Nutiva's products are not only nutritious but also sustainable and ethical.

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