{"product_id":"coast-packing-co-viva-lard-premium-2-5-lb-all-purpose-lard-for-baking-cooking","title":"Coast Packing Co Viva Lard – Premium 2.5-lb All-Purpose Lard for Baking \u0026 Cooking","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViva Lard\u003c\/strong\u003e from Coast Packing Co is our all-purpose lard crafted to deliver a traditional, authentic flavor in popular Hispanic dishes. With a long-standing history in the market, Viva Lard has earned trust for its \u003cem\u003equality, consistency, and performance\u003c\/em\u003e across kitchens of all sizes. The product comes in a 2.5-pound tub and is formulated with zero trans fats, making it a versatile choice for cooks who value flavor without compromising dietary considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eVersatility sits at the heart of Viva Lard. It performs beautifully in everyday cooking, baking, and frying, offering a stable fat that browns and crisps evenly while maintaining rich aroma and a clean finish. Its superior creaming properties can help pastries rise and pastry textures stay tender, while the fat’s robust profile supports traditional cooking methods that rely on a sturdy, flavorful fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFlavor and texture take center stage with Viva Lard. When used in bread dough, it contributes to a tender crumb; in pie crusts, it helps achieve flaky, sliceable layers. This quality makes it well suited to classic Hispanic recipes as well as other favorites that benefit from a reliable, flavorful fat. Viva Lard’s fat structure supports balanced browning and a comforting mouthfeel without overwhelming the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDiet-friendly notes: Viva Lard is Keto- and Paleo-friendly, aligning with certain dietary patterns while preserving versatility for a wide range of dishes. It’s designed to integrate smoothly into both traditional and contemporary recipes where a versatile fat is valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWays to use Viva Lard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIn doughs and pastries for extra tenderness and flaky layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor frying to achieve crisp exteriors and rich flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTo brown and sauté vegetables, meats, and seafood with depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAs a shortening substitute in pie crusts and breads for a robust crumb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy cooks choose Viva Lard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eZero trans fats for a traditional fat with fewer trans-fat considerations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQuality, consistency, and dependable performance across recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWide versatility for cooking, baking, and frying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuperior creaming properties that help create light, tender textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are the best uses for Viva Lard in home cooking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Viva Lard shines in doughs, pastries, frying, and traditional Hispanic dishes, delivering flaky crusts and rich flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does Viva Lard contain trans fats?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No, Viva Lard contains zero trans fats, while offering versatile performance across baking, cooking, and frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Coast Packing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52457224601876,"sku":"B0CSKS7J13","price":29.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1851\/8292\/files\/coast-packing-co-viva-lard-bottle.jpg?v=1777988295","url":"https:\/\/nuvantry.com\/products\/coast-packing-co-viva-lard-premium-2-5-lb-all-purpose-lard-for-baking-cooking","provider":"Nuvantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}