No greasy mouth feel like crisco gives. by There is NO TRANSFAT. High Ratio Shortening; High Ratio Shortening. It was smooth, with a nice non-greasy mouthfeel, and I could add lot's of extract or liquids. I bake mainly for friends/family so I don't have huge experience. Do you have a Gordon's Food Service store in your area? Not sure if thats a g9od price or not. This is my hobby not a business, and I always look for coupon codes and you can get anywhere from 10% - 20% off your order. I think the shipping period is October - April. Great Value Shortening. Anyone close by able to offer a location for purchase? Alpine shortening for making Icing. You  missed the sale on GSA, in March they had the 12lb Sweetex for $36.00. When you purchase a digital subscription to Cake Central Magazine, you will get an instant and automatic download of the most recent issue. @joeyww12000 ‍ the walmart brand has 0 trans fats, is that the one you use? Updated 18 Jul 2019 , 6:07pm More Info Add to Cart. Apparently, the fat content helps the icing stay together. Does anyone know where I can order a good Hi ratio shortening and what brand is good. Contact Us. There is a Walmart brand that is hi-ratio, works wonderfully for me. Many people also use butter or margarine in their crusts. Cake and Icing Shortening -... 3 lb. Available in a 4 Pound Tub (8 Cups) or a 25 pound bucket (50 cups). http://www.cake-decorating-corner.com/blogs/terri/hi-ratio-shortening-vs-crisco, It will say " Hi- Ratio Shortening". Don't get me started on Amazon, even with free prime shipping, some caking stuff is so way over priced. Alpine Soy Flex Icing Shortening - 50lb Stratas Foods. In October I would recommend you check out GSA, once you try HI Ratio Shortening, you will not use anything else. Scrape the sides of the bowl down. Shortening at Wal-Mart is regular shortening, NOT high-ratio.High ratio can emulsify with liquids and can take a LOT of liquid in your buttercream recipe before breaking down like regular shortening.Regular shortening creams air.High-ratio creams liquid and air. I can't remember the details of how they're able to do it, but they did clear it through the necessary legal channels. Organic All Vegetable Shortening . ESPECIALLY since New Crisco came on the scene. Add the balance of the water and the flavoring. You always have the answers. Nutex Hi-Ratio Cake Liquid Shortening, 38 Pound -- 1 each. I just got my first 3lb tub of hi-ratio shortening from Amazon today! Qty: Tweet. by Stratas. Decorating I know the recommendation is usually to make a small batch and give it a try to see what tastes best, but  I have allergies that prevent me from taste testing on my own and I struggle to get enough of a detailed description from my taste testers. Go figure. I believe it's the same as the Walmart brand. Good luck in your search. if someone can just tell me what to look for on the label it would probably help. With the reality of government bans on High Ratio shortening, a perfect choice is Alpine Z. We have a cash & carry store also in a near by town that does carry hi-ratio has to be purchased though in bulk. 99 ($0.14/Ounce) FREE Shipping. High Ratio Shortening 3 lb. Hey just found this and if you are a first time subscriber to their email you get 15% discount. High ratio can emulsify with liquids and can take a LOT of liquid in your buttercream recipe before breaking down like regular shortening. The baking industry purchases the high ratio shortening in bulk. 1 offer from $114.00. Love using it, makes BC so much better and stable. Our cake supply stores carry trans fat free icing shortening and so far it works great. I am sure that it will need to be purchased online, as shopping is limited for me and the closest opportunity is about 6 hrs away. TBK Vanilla Buttercream Recipe. CAN NOT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA! High Ratio Icing Shortening - 4 lb. Walmart has Great value All Vegetable shortening and the other, just make sure you look at the labels because the containers look alike. Alpine Soy Flex Icing Shortening is a domestic soybean based shortening that offers a creamier, more consistent texture, a wider temperature range and contains no tropical oils. I Googled hi ratio shortening and walmart brand came up. 2004 - 2020 © Cake Central Media Corp. All Rights Reserved. I recently had to make buttercream frosting and I don't know if it was the butter so what but when i used shortening and butter it didnt taste as good to me (others liked it), and when I used all butter it was okay to frost the cake but not so good for piping. If you do the math, the price per lb of the sweetex is cheaper than what you can buy on amazon, but right now that's your best deal. That amount lasts me all year. I will love to get it. A Premium Hi-ratio Liquid Cake Shortening, Nutex Is Specially Formulated For One Stage Mixing. There are other brands such as Alpine and CK. Whips nice and fluffy, stable and trans fat free. $99.00. I also use half butter half shortening. Visit JOANN online craft store for baking supplies. I have used Sweetex and CK brands and have excellent results, I do not use crisco. 2004 - 2020 © Cake Central Media Corp. All Rights Reserved. Hymo Z Palm Cake and Icing Shortening. Our Price: From $3.95 to $57.95. by Stratas. @baker_rose Can you tell me where in PA do you find your Hi-ratio shortening? Hi @Mrz.cherrri ‍  When I discovered HR shortening and started using it in my American buttercream it made a great icing. Unfortunately they do not ship the sweetex after April 30. Only the trans fat content of lipids like triglycerides need to be included on the label, trans fats in emulsifiers do not have to be reported. Our Price: From $3.95 to $10.95. I have heard good things about the Alpine and CK brand. $20.00 to $24.99 (2) $100 and over (1) Sweetex Hi-Ration Cake and ... 3 lb tub $23.50 7500-77310. I took her advice an use Walmart shortening not vegetable and my buttercream turned out better smooth with no grit. It also helps to hold more air upon whipping which will increase volume. http://www.thebakerskitchen.net/high-ratio-icing-shortening.aspx. 3 Results. If you think frying in lard or shortening is better, try duck fat!. 4.0 out of 5 stars 6. I told a friend of mine who also bakes about it. Up to 450°F High . The formula is based on Palm Oil now. 3.3 out of 5 stars 3. Does it just say Great Value Shortening?? High Ratio Shortening is used due to the benefits of flexibility and the end product results in … I like in New York so any idea for somewhere in NY or online would help. Nutex Hi-Ratio Cake Liquid Shortening, 38 Pound -- 1 each. Back to List. Decorating Very happy with it, but costly compared. I live outside of Boston and have had such a hard time finding somewhere to get hi ratio shortening! 1 2/3 cups Sweetex high-ratio shortening 1/4 cup Stay-Ice 2 tbsp. Sign up for discounts, news, and to stay up to date with the Bakers Authority community 3 lbs. Only 15 left in stock - order soon. You're going to pay shipping for anything you buy online. I purchased a 50lb box on amazon & once it was damaged reported as undeliverable & the second time it was delivered & dumped in my driveway with a falling apart box, puncture marks that went in to the shortening, and the plastic bag the shortening was in wasn't even secured closed! Sweettreat101, I don't know where in California you're located, but I just found out that the cake supply store near me does sell hi-ratio with trans fat. YUCK!!! By Thanks i was looking at the walmart one and even tho its cheap dint want to waste money or have the shortening sitting there. I see  a couple of other non popular brands people say are good but I think ill go with you're suggestions. If it doesn't say high ratio then it's not high ratio shortening.All high ratio shortening (and all regular shortening too) contains trans fats in some form...Monoglycerides and diglycerides are often used as microemulsifiers and do not have to be reported as trans fats, even though they contain trans-fatty acids. Are you near Manhattan, there is a place called NY Cake (56W 22 ST Manhattan) that sells CK Hi Ratio Shortening 3lbs $19.00, their online prices are cheaper, http://www.nycake.com/products-search?qs=hi+ratio+shortening. Wish I had GFS near me. She said that CA is banning trans fat so who knows just one more thing we can't buy here. If you have a Cash aND Carry in your area they sell Sweetex. I used to buy the store brand, but they recently discontinued it and all I can find is shortening with no trans fats. I recently had to make buttercream frosting and I don't know if it was the butter so what but when i used shortening and butter it didnt taste as good to me (others liked it), and when I used all butter it was okay to frost the cake but not so good for piping. Best if used within 6 months of opening. Amazon also carries several different brands. http://www.thebakerskitchen.net/high-ratio-icing-shortening.aspx. But, it exploded in the package in transit. I have only used Sweetex and I love it. Email Live Chat 59-21 Borden Ave Maspeth, NY 11378. customer-service. Hymo Z Palm Cake and Icing Shortening. Sweetex Palm Flex High Ratio Cake and Icing Shortening. TBK Spices, Herbs & Spice Blends. I like it better than Crisco for buttercream. Sort by: Refine Results Price. It doesn't give your icing a greasy taste. Same here in OC...we found small blocks of Sweetex with trans-fat for sale at ABC Cake Decorating Supply in Orange.FYI hi ratio shortening without trans fat is still hi ratio. Alpine Z High Ratio Shortening is your clear choice for use in professional cake decorators icing. This product holds extremely well for all cake icings. Oils & Shortenings. It Allows You To Use Less Shortening And Add More Liquids, Resulting In A Moist And Tender Cake. … Nutex Hi-Ratio Cake Liquid Shortening, 38 Pound -- 1 each. You don’t have to order hi ratio shortening online but I do. I didn't think to check at a cake supply store though - none of these stores are particularly close to me either though, so I would probably just go with Amazon. Jeffiner5825 HTH. You can get CK products brand, 3 lbs for 11.99. http://www.fondantsource.com/hirash.html. I wouldn't want to use shortening with animal fat for my icing, since people who avoid eating meat wouldn't expect it to be there.I've been using store brand vegetable shortening that still has trans fat, but it's getting harder and harder to find. thanks (walmart brand). Problem with Fondant Source is they charge $18 shipping for an $11.99 tub of shortening. I can get Hi Ratio at GFS so it's not shipping charge for me. Hymo Cake and Icing Shortening Zero Tran, 50 Pound -- 1 each. Wilton Fondant Gum-Tex Powder, For Decorators Working with Sugar Pastes, Helps Stiffen and Harden Fondant and Gum Pastes, 6 oz. Thank you everyone for your help. I am  hobby baker so I order the 12lb size Sweetex and so far GSA is the only place that sells in that small quantity. Soy Flex, for shortening that's as … 50lbs. I checked at a restaurant supply store, but they didn't have it. Updated 17 Jul 2016 , 1:32am is it? By She tried it and she loved it. HTH. Yes that's a good price especially if you have amazon prime shipping. Hymo Soy Flex Palm Cake and Icing Shortening. 1 Pound TBK Icing Shortening 2 Pounds Powdered Sugar 3 Tablespoons Meringue Powder 1/2 Cup Water (Variable) Sweetex Palm Flex High Ratio Cake and Icing Shortening. For Baking, Cooking, & Suitable for Frying Spectrum® brand Organic Shortening is the alternative you want to traditional shortening! Z standing for zero trans fats. That's all it has on it. What is the shelf-life on the high-ratio shortening? As the mixture contains no water whatsoever, cakes, butter creams, and frosting recipes made with this product have outstanding flavor and texture. When I switched from Crisco to this I could tell a big difference. Bake delicious cookies, cake pops & cupcakes with cookware, baking & kitchen supplies from Wilton. If no GFS in your area, maybe another type of insitutional supply might be around that you could check with. Filter Products. I used to love using Hi ratio but you can't get it here in CA anymore. I've also ordered online, but a lot of stores won't ship in the summer and I found out why. Hi-ratio shortening contains emulsifiers, which makes your baking or icing more temperature stable. When you switch from store brand to hi-ratio, do you reduce the shortening amount in the recipe or use it 1:1? SWEETEX True Hi-Ratio Shortening 6.75 lbs. It does contain trans fat but it doesn't have the emulsifiers that a real Hi ratio shortening has. Filter Products. by Stratas. what is the name of it? Shortening at Wal-Mart is regular shortening, NOT high-ratio. I had a shortening from Walmart not the one for baking and frying and i personally didnt like the taste and to me the texture looked greasy. In general usage, when you see the word shortening as an ingredient in a recipe in this country. The HRS comes in 50 lb blocks and is used in higher production facilities usually at 25 pounds per each batch of butter cream icing. 2.9 out of 5 stars 4. I will say you will not regret buying the Sweetex, your buttercream will taste fantastic, holds up well. Share | SWEETEX True Hi-Ratio Shortening 6.75 lbs. I was able to get the answer. Well for starters high ratio shortening contains micro emulsifiers that allow your mixture to hold more sugar and liquid. I use Pssst Brand shortening from Kroger. SKU: L23-9860 . Sweetex High Ratio Shortening This High Ratio Shortening is specifically manufactured for the baking industry. Walmart Great Value is not Hi ratio. @Carolinascakes i was looking online and the sweetex at Amazon was like 150 but i think. Nutex High Ratio Liquid Cake Shortening. Thanks for any advice!! In my area (PA) I can now buy 3# of high-ratio at the cake shop for $2 less than 3# of Crisco! High ratio shortening is designed to contain no moisture at all. That's why you purchase multiple things from one seller, so as to justify shipping costs. Will the buttercream with the baking and frying shortening crust? Regular shortening has meat fats!! The results are just beautiful. Jason my cake supply store up here in Sacramento said she can't order Hi ratio with trans fat anymore. I also order supplies online from Fondant Source, http://www.fondantsource.com/hirash.html, they carry several different brands. Just letting you know that baler_rose has  not posted on this board since 2013   Don’t expect an answer   You could try sending a private message or someone else in PA might jump in here for you. 1. It works similarly to Sweetex but is more temperature sensitive. by Stratas. Inga1. Kinda pricey, but worth it in the long run. The high ratio is a lot smoother and easier to use than your standard shortening. Thanks Jason. Other options New from $87.97. High ratio shortening (liquid or solid) I believe was originally developed by Proctor and Gamble and contains shortening along with some very effective emulsifiers. Buttercream has a creamier consistency. Most carry it in store, but if not you can special order it and have it in a few days and they don't charge you any more for it. I'm giving it a try this week to see how it works out for me! Buttercream made with hi ratio shortening taste much smoother and creamier. Im going to look for the shortening for baking and frying. I heard this from Krazycool cakes on YouTube as well. TBK Pure Ocean Sea Salts. And no, Great Value Veg. Trans fat has been banned in CA for a few years now, but you can still buy Sweetex Z, which is high ratio shortening with zero trans fat. There was a bit of a discussion between whether the seller is responsible for this or Amazon shipping is. Use the filters to narrow results. TBK High Ratio Icing Shortening is an all-vegetable shortening that is specially formulated for icings, it contains no Trans Fats. I haven't tried this yet but crazycoolcakes on YouTube uses regular shortening. Where is a good place to buy it? Our Price: From $2.99 to $16.28. Emulsifiers are what allow the water in the cake batter to mix with the fat (shortening). So i know shortening has been discussed many times before, but I havent seen any posting within the last year. Other places carry the 50lb size Sweetex. by Stratas. I buy it at. I use the shortening for baking and frying from Walmart. We are sorry. This helps keep the cake moist and results in a smoother texture. It looks like we do not have what you are searching for. I have a few questions about Hi-Ratio Shortening. I would like to try it and see how the taste compares to the sweetex. Will also hold air better upon whipping, which improves volume and stability. She said once her supply runs out that's it. It does work great ! Price equals about $1.18 per pound. I typically do a 1/2 shortening 1/2 butter ABC. Shortening, in its most generic meaning, is any fat or oil that is used to make a short crust or dough (one that has a high ratio of fat to flour, and turns out tender, crumbly, and rich). That means it is more temperature stable. So HRS is just shortening that still uses trans fats? The brand name is Sweetex and it's available at Kitchenkrafts.com. I definitely dont need that much and I've never tried it soi wouldnt buy that size. New formulation contains no PHOs or Trans Fats. Thank you for the heads up. I will check into some local resturant supply businesses around here! I just bought some a week or so ago. You can find hi ratio shortening online. Like joey, I usually use half butter and half shortening. High ratio shortening contains microemulsifying agents and is specifically formulated to absorb more sugar (for recipes with a high ratio of sugar to flour) and liquid ingredients than regular shortening. Our Price: From $16.95 to $77.95. Search results for m5 1628--high-ratio-shortening. 1 cup Crisco Shortening + 2 tablespoons water = 1 cup butter or margarine. It give your icing a smooth and non-greasy mouth feel with a great flavor I'm able to get HRS through my husband's restaurant distributors in a 50# box. The transfat free icing shortening that she sells seem to work just as well though. Mix sugar, shortening, Stay -ice, milk powder and half the water until smooth. Nutex Also Delivers Excellent Freeze/thaw Quality. TBK Professional High Ratio Icing Shortening. 50lbs for around $75. They are both brands of high ratio shortening, and in my considered opinion, you CANNOT get similar results using cheap store brands, or even expensive store brands, of "regular" vegetable shortening. (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon) Editor's Rating : 8.8 out of 10 Net Weight: 3 poundsKeeps the icing from not breaking down as quickly Not vegetable shortening. If I could pick it up at a local store I'd use it all the time. The hi ratio shortening helps stabilize the buttercream which helps it hold its shape and works better in higher temperatures. It is not something sold locally and the cost with the shipping is way too expensive for me. Sweetex Golden Flex Cake and Icing Shortening is a zero grams trans-fat soy-based shortening developed for use in hi-ratio cakes. How to substitute Crisco Shortening for butter or margarine in your favorite recipes. whip until fluffy. The supply stores that carry it near me don't do cash & carry. Mrz.cherrri True...but I can source most of what I need locally, so that wouldn't be a good deal for me. What is the difference between that and regular shortening? Even use it for cookies and other things that call for shortening. High ratio shortening contains more emulsifiers than the new Crisco formula, allowing it to combine with more sugar and liquid before breaking down. Just purchased some of the hi ratio shortening at a cake supply store. Go figure.And no, Great Value Veg. Hi all, So i know shortening has been discussed many times before, but I havent seen any posting within the last year. Print Page. TBK Professional White Vanilla Buttercream Icing. Does anyone know... @ropalma ‍ Yes, she says its a crusting buttercream. Alpine is a  high ratio shortening , very good to use in buttercream icing . $17.25 . I have allergies that prevent me from taste testing on my own and I struggle to get enough of a detailed description from my taste testers. If you look closely at the Wal Mart baking and frying shortening...it's a blend of animal fat (basically lard) and vegetable fats....I personally just don't like the idea of the animal fat in my icing. They actually carry hi-ratio with and without trans fat -- you can make your choice. Milk powder 1 cup water 2 tsp. I thibk im going to get either the Alpine or Cks. by Stratas. I seen the alpine and Ck brand on amazon for roughly 21/22 dollars. I hate to pay for shipping, so I order once or twice a year. http://www.kitchenkrafts.com/product/hi-ratio-shortening-3-lbs/cake-icings-and-toppings?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping, Fondant Source carries high ratio shortening. Oils & Shortenings. But I read somewhere, on CC  I think, that you should not use shortening with 0 trans fat. Maybe we have it and you may of accidentally misspelled your search word. Its very hard to find in small quantities, GSA is the only place I have found that carries the 12lb. They use meringue powder in one of the recipes but I don't use it. Or is the Great Value Vegetable Shortening? The GV shortening may perform better than Crisco but I doubt it compares to real hi-ratio shortening like Sweetex. It seems so easy to click a few buttons and get what you’re looking for instead of driving from town to town looking for shortening with trans fats. I'm willing to drive a decent distance (hour or more). I love Fondant Source and you can get a coupon code on Retailmenot.........I think they have the best prices......so of course popular items sell out....and their delivery is fast. Hi @Mrz.cherrri ‍ I am in the NY area also and I order SWEETEX from Global Sugar Art. Use tray and lid in this package to store unused Crisco Baking Sticks Shortening in your pantry. Product Filter. athenanathy. $87.99 $ 87. I don't know what is meant by hi ratio shortening. 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