Non-Hydrogenated. It's better for your body than ordinary shortening because it's never hydrogenated, has zero grams of trans fat, and is made from palm oil, which is naturally cholesterol free and a good source of heart healthy monounsaturated fat. Even better are dozens of small family farmers in Columbia who cultivate and press our palm oil in an environmentally sustainable manner. It's good for you, the farmers and the earth, just imagine what it does for a pie crust. Cholesterol free; Less saturated fat than butter; Vegan-dairy free; Kosher-KSA; Gluten free. Shortening performs best at room temperature. Store at room temperature below 85 degree F (29 degree C). Product of Columbia.