Goya Manteca Refined Lard, 2.5 Pound

Goya Manteca Refined Lard is a fully hydrogenated pork lard with zero trans fats, which is chemically different to partially hydrogenated oils that contain trans fatty acids. This product has a shelf life of one year and needs to be refrigerated but it gets soft at room temperature. Customers used this product for making Toads-n-a-hole, pie crusts, tortillas, and refried beans. Lard is the traditional choice for cooking and baking in many cultures, and Goya Manteca Refined Lard has a superior taste compared to commonly used vegetable oils. Moreover, it is healthier than most oil products, which is a common misconception. The Consistency of this lard is similar to shortening, like Crisco. The package does not contain additives like BHA or BHT, and there is no taste difference between this refined lard and normal lard. The price of this product is reasonable, and it arrived quickly and was packaged well for a majority of reviewers.