
Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, Gluten Free 1 gal
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
Ingredients
Soybean, oil..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
