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Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, Gluten Free 1 gal
Cooking & Baking
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Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, Gluten Free 1 gal

Crisco
128 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil in a one-gallon jug is a familiar sight in the oils & vinegars aisle, stacked near other cooking oils, shortening tubs, spray oils, and baking staples like flour and sugar. Packaged in a wide, handled plastic jug with a screw cap, the oil pours smoothly and cleanly — a pale, light-yellow liquid with a neutral aroma and an almost invisible mouthfeel that lets other flavors take center stage. Shoppers reach for this bottle on weekly grocery runs for practical household cooking needs, during holiday-baking trips when large quantities of oil are required, or ahead of weekend fry-ups and game-day gatherings where frying and high-heat cooking are expected. Crisco’s long-standing American brand identity positions the product as a value-oriented, family-friendly choice: heritage brand recognition, accessible pricing, and messaging that emphasizes reliable kitchen performance. The label leans on simple health halos — “cholesterol free,” “gluten free,” and kosher certification — rather than organic or “all-natural” claims, and it lacks child-oriented branding or flashy superfood language. In plain processing terms, this is a refined vegetable oil extracted from soybeans and readied for home cooking rather than a ready-to-eat packaged meal. Sensory and ritual context: homemakers, bakers, and fry-night hosts use the jug to measure oil for cake recipes, grease pans, or fill skillets for frying, enjoying its neutral flavor and high-heat stability. In American grocery culture, Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil occupies the pragmatic middle ground — an affordable, no-fuss pantry workhorse that signals competence in the kitchen rather than culinary prestige.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 256
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Soybean, oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary ingredient (refined soybean oil) used for cooking and baking; it is not a ready-to-eat ultraprocessed formulation with multiple additives.

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Common Questions about Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, Gluten Free 1 gal

Crisco vegetable oil is a source of fat, providing 120 calories and 14 grams of total fat per tablespoon. It's not exactly a superfood, but in the context of cooking, it can be a versatile option for frying and baking. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on what you're comparing it to—like butter or lard, it's a lighter option for those looking to avoid animal fats.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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