Hydrogenated/Non-Hydrogenated

[05kingranchFX4]

I obtained a cubee of oil and on the box it says "Clear liquid shortening". It is fully liquid at about 70 degrees and thats all I know at this point. I called the company on the label and talked to a lady about it. I gave her the UPC number on the box and she called me back and said it is non hydrogenated soybean oil. A guy in her office actually uses the same stuff to make bio with. Im not making bio, instead im blending with ULSD. Ive had good luck with the canola from the western sizzlin next door but this is my first experience with soy. I was under the impression that shortening meant hydrogenated? which is bad? but the label on the box says "0g Trans Fats."

My question....is this oil safe?

[wilson & Co]

should be fine...

stick a clear glass full in the fridge and keep an eye on it as it cools. A thermometer would be a good idea too. If it turns to sludge it's PHO and needs more work(time,filtration).

[Delwars]

It doesn't matter, I run PHO every day with no problems. Just make sure that your system is heated well.

[05kingranchFX4]

Well Im running a non heated single tank blend of 40/60 WVO/ULSD. Ive had good luck with my current source of good quality oil. Ive been on this blend since march and have had no issues thus far. My current system consists of settling the oil outside in sealed 5 gal buckets for 1 week. Then I filter twice through a 5 micron bag filter. Then settle another 48 hours just for peace of mind. Then through a 1 micron filter. Then blended 40/60.

Im just worried about that word "shortening". It smells different and looks much more golden than my current good source. The stuff ive been using looks like dark beer but is very liquid even at cold temps. Ill have to try the fridge to see what happens with it.... I wish it were still cold outside to cold settle the fats out...