80% confectionery fat is an ingredient used in confectionery production. It is intended for the preparation of puff pastry and some other types of baked goods.
80% confectionery fat is made from cottonseed oil and partially hydrogenated soybean oils.
Cottonseed oil is obtained from cotton seeds. It has a neutral taste and odor, a high melting point, and is resistant to oxidation.
Soybean oil is a vegetable oil derived from soybean seeds. It contains vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that are beneficial to health. Soybean oil has a neutral taste and odor and is resistant to oxidation.
80% confectionery fat has the following characteristics:
80% confectionery fat is suitable for making puff pastry. It gives the dough plasticity, makes rolling easier and shaping of products.
When using 80% confectionery fat, the following recommendations should be observed:
Store 80% confectionery fat in a dry place protected from light at a temperature not higher than 18 °C and relative humidity not more than 75%.
Before use, it is recommended to consult the manufacturer’s instructions for the 80% confectionery fat.