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Refers to solid vegetable fat used in baking and pastry to create a crumbly or flaky texture.

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When making cookies, using shortening instead of butter makes them crispy.

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Butter is a dairy product with a distinct flavor, while shortening is a flavorless vegetable fat that yields a different texture.
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Margarine is a butter substitute often used as a spread, whereas shortening is primarily used in baking for its high melting point and texture.

Loanword from English 'shortening', referring to fat that 'shortens' gluten strands in dough.