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SHORTENING - Coggle Diagram
SHORTENING
Physical Properties
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Soft, Odourless, Blend taste & Plastic Solid Consistency
in form of : SOLID, DRY POWDER, FLAKE, LIQUID
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Functions
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Promote short & crumbly texture 
Used for COOKING, FRYING & ingredient for BAKING
Characteristic
- Stable in beta- prime polymorphy : provides a smooth, creamy texture, better aeration, and improved baking performance
- Must be proportion of high melting point TAG present : more stable
- Ratio solid : liquid TAG must be enough give a plastic solid properties
- High Oxidative stability : to increase shelf life
Types
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Powder : Fat encapsulated in water-soluble met : Cheese, Skim milk, Whey solid + emulsifier + stabilizer
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