Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Hydrogenated vegetable fat sold as ghee's cheap twin — carries trans fats with none of ghrita's virtues; the tradition it imitates argues against it.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Included so users can identify and log it, not use it; every vanaspati recipe works better with ghee.
Classical Provenance: Modern industrial fat; WHO trans-fat guidance.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- none recommended — replace with real ghee or oil in any recipe that calls for it
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: trans-fat cardiovascular risk (WHO elimination target)
- Contraindication: all doshas suffer; ama-forming by both classical and modern logic
- Contraindication: avoid — recommendation engine must never suggest it
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Vanaspati (hydrogenated fat)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (13g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 tbsp) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 0 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 13.0 g |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0 mg |
