how many grams in a tablespoon of shortening household soybean hydrogenated and palm?

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• How much shortening do I need to grease a standard pan?
  About 1 tablespoon (12.8 g) coats a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8x8 brownie pan if you spread it with a paper towel into the corners. A standard loaf pan takes closer to 1.5 tablespoons because the tall sides eat more fat. Bundt pans are the outlier — plan on 2 tablespoons and work it into every flute.
• Why does this version specify soybean and palm rather than just 'shortening'?
  USDA tracks the original commodity formula separately because the soy/palm ratio affects fatty-acid profile and melting point. If you're avoiding palm oil for sustainability reasons, or tracking soy for an allergy, the tablespoon-by-tablespoon labeling on the tub matters. Newer all-palm or all-soy shortenings exist and behave slightly differently in pan-greasing — they leave a thinner film.
• Can I use a tablespoon of shortening to fry a single egg?
  Yes, and it's a quiet trick for crispy edges. 1 tablespoon (12.8 g) melts into a wider pool than butter without browning past 350°F, so the white sets with lacy borders instead of going rubbery. Cooks who grew up with Crisco-fried eggs are tasting this specific blend — the palm fraction is what gives it the higher smoke point compared to butter.

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