Spectrum shortening (100% hydrogenated palm oil) - experiences?

[NewlyCreative]

I’m thinking of trying spectrum 100% hydrogenated palm oil instead of Walmart shortening (even though Walmart product is 1/3 the price)- mainly because I don’t trust Walmart to not change their shortening in the future.

I’d really appreciate reading any experiences with this product or hydrogenated palm oil in general

Also - do I put palm oil into the soap calculator even though it is hydrogenated palm oil?

 

[Obsidian]

Spectrum works well, many, including myself have used it with good results.
Yes, you use the palm oil option in the calculator

 

[sweethavenarts]

I didn't think Spectrum hydrogenated their oil. I thought that was their thing- non hydrogenated oils. I've used their regular palm oil. It's great- if you can get your hands on it. I feel like the price has spiked recently and none of my usual places carry it. I used it successfully for years. It also made a great pie crust.

 

[Terri E]

I didn't think Spectrum hydrogenated their oil. I thought that was their thing- non hydrogenated oils. I've used their regular palm oil. It's great- if you can get your hands on it. I feel like the price has spiked recently and none of my usual places carry it. I used it successfully for years. It also made a great pie crust.

Yes, you are correct, I use it as well with great success!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

That's the palm oil I started with. If you decide to go big, Soapers Choice sells an organic sustainable palm shortening in bulk.

 

[NewlyCreative]

Y’all are correct. Spectrum does not hydrogenyze their palm oil. My mistake.

I found it at my grocery store. Is $12 for 24 Oz pricey? It seems pricey!

 

[SSC Oregon]

That seems really pricy to me!
But if you're just gathering materials to try out soaping and are doing a few oils in small batches...It might not be as expensive as ordering a whole bunch of an oil you're not crazy about.

As an aside,
I got a really good bulk deal on palm oil from essential depot a couple months back.

 

[Terri E]

Y’all are correct. Spectrum does not hydrogenyze their palm oil. My mistake.

I found it at my grocery store. Is $12 for 24 Oz pricey? It seems pricey!

Yes, it is definitely pricey for use in soap. This is the brand I use if I need shortening in baking. I generally don’t use much palm in my soap recipes but upon occasion I make a soap with palm. I much prefer beef tallow, bear tallow and lard

 

[NewlyCreative]

So - does palm oil move speed up trace compared to part tallow-lard-soy shortening?

This went from liquid to thick goopy custard quickly.

 

[Terri E]

For me the palm oil does speed up trace faster than lard or bear tallow. I don’t use more than 20% palm oil in my recipes.