http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/07/19/trans-fat-part-three.aspxBy Dr. Joseph Mercola with Rachael Droege Trans fatty acids, also known as trans fat, is an artery-clogging fat that is formed when vegetable oils are hardened into margarine or shortening. It is found in many other foods besides margarine and shorteningenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/07/19/trans-fat-part-three.aspx#36824Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:48:21 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:36824lizzyG<p>what would you suggest for shortening replacement in baking, such as biscuits or pie crusts? &nbsp;Can I try really cold (so it's a solid) coconut oil?</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=36824" width="1" height="1">