shortening substitute
for drink.

Drink shortening is a fringe move — bulletproof-style coffee that swaps butter for plant shortening in vegan formulations, or fat-washed cocktails using rendered fat as a flavor carrier. Half a teaspoon to one teaspoon per 8 oz beverage emulsifies via high-shear blender for 15 seconds at 20,000 rpm. Substitutes here are mostly fat-washing agents — butter and lard for animal-fat profiles, palm or coconut oil for plant-based versions. Fully neutral fat works better than flavored alternatives.

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Palm Oil

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Same semi-solid consistency

adjustment for drink

Use 1 tbsp palm oil per 1 tbsp shortening for plant-based bulletproof coffee — refined palm oil at 0.5-1 tsp per 8 oz hot coffee blends via high-shear blender for 15 seconds at 20,000 rpm. Refined for neutral, red palm for orange tint and mild grassy flavor. Watch sustainability sourcing on palm oil; pick RSPO-certified.

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