Copha is vegetable shortening made of solidified coconut oil. The product is used in cookies and other desserts. While infrequently used in the US it is quite popular in Australia.
Copha can be used in any recipe that calls for shortening. In most recipes, shortening can be substituted for butter. So, copha can be used in just about any recipe that calls for butter or shortening (deep-frying, pie crusts, biscuits, etc.) However, coconut oil is one of the WORST oils you can eat--has one of the highest saturated fat contents. A single candle can illuminate an entire room. A true friend lights up an entire lifetime. Thanks for the bright lights of your friendship. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
