Fats Substitutes

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Browse 10 fats ingredients and their substitutes.

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Fats Ingredients

Avocado Oil

Mild, high smoke point oil used for high-heat cooking, dressings, and as a finishing oil.

4 substitutes

Butter

Dairy fat used for flavor, tenderness, moisture, and structure in baking and cooking.

6 substitutes

Coconut Oil

Tropical oil solid at room temperature, used in baking, sautéing, and as a butter substitute.

4 substitutes

Ghee

Clarified butter with milk solids removed. High smoke point, rich flavor, used in Indian cooking and baking.

4 substitutes

Lard

Rendered pork fat used in traditional pie crusts, tamales, biscuits, and frying.

4 substitutes

Olive Oil

Fruity, rich oil used in Mediterranean cooking, dressings, roasting, and some baking.

4 substitutes

Sesame Oil

Nutty, aromatic oil used as a finishing oil in Asian cooking, dressings, and marinades.

4 substitutes

Shortening

Solid vegetable fat used for flaky pie crusts, tender cookies, and frostings.

4 substitutes

Vegetable Oil

Neutral-flavored cooking oil used for frying, sautéing, and adding moisture in baking.

5 substitutes

Vegetable Shortening

Solid vegetable fat used in pie crusts, biscuits, frostings, and frying for tender, flaky results.

3 substitutes