what is the best substitute for copha in making chocolate?!

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I have moved to America from Australia. I have a recipe that asks for 250g of copha. What can I get to substitute for this in America? What are the measurements to equal this quantity? I know it is a coconut based shortening. - Nlsmitty2 (2/12/00)



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Shortening - A solid fat made from vegetable oils, such as soybean and cottonseed oil. Although made from oil, shortening has been chemically transformed into a sold state through hydrogenation. Vegetable shortening is virtually flavorless (has a bland, neutral flavor) and may be substituted for other fats (such as butter, margarine, or lard) in baking of pie pastry, cookies, and cakes. Shortening is ideal for pastry, since it blends well with the flour. It can be stored at room temperature for up to a year. Vegetable shortening can be found in all grocery stores. One brand name is Crisco.

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