vegetablefat
nounUK /ˈvedʒtəbl fæt/
US /ˈvedʒtəbl fæt/
Fat that comes from plants, not from animals.
The cookies are made with vegetable fat instead of butter.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A solid cooking fat made from vegetable oils, often used in baking.
She greased the pan with vegetable fat before baking the cake.
3. A general term for edible fats of plant origin used in food processing.
The label lists vegetable fat among the ingredients.
4. A fat substitute used to make products suitable for vegetarians.
This pastry uses vegetable fat so it contains no animal products.