Crisco is a vegetable fat or shortening, packed in a sealable, 1,36 kg can. Various purposes, such as:

• In rolling out gum paste to prevent it from sticking to the workspace.
• To grease cutters, if necessary
• To make fondant more flexible while kneading.

Crisco Shorting contains 50% less saturated fat than butter, blends more easily, and does not require refrigeration. Additionally, Crisco doesn't scorch or burn like butter and margarine during frying.