Wilton Icing Color Gel Question

Decorating By jennifer293 Updated 28 Apr 2009 , 4:10pm by Kiddiekakes

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jennifer293 Posted 28 Apr 2009 , 3:49pm
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Is there an expiration on these once opened? I have not decorated a cake in 21 months (due to injury) and now I am wanting to make a cake for my DD's cheer banquet (not even sure I remember what I am doing..LOL), but I was wondering if my colors are still good??

If anyone can answer this I would appreciate it!!

Thanks,


Jennifer

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cakes22 Posted 28 Apr 2009 , 3:55pm
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I have never seen an expiry date on the Wilton gels before, but if it tastes/smells a little funky, I would buy new ones.

Are you saying you opened them 21 months ago and haven't used them since? icon_confused.gif Or that you haven't decorated in 21 months?

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jennifer293 Posted 28 Apr 2009 , 4:03pm
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Are you saying you opened them 21 months ago and haven't used them since? icon_confused.gif Or that you haven't decorated in 21 months?




BOTH..lol

I sure hope it is like riding a bike because it has been sooooo long!!

I will just buy new colors cause I don't want it tasting funky..thanks!!

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jennifer293 Posted 28 Apr 2009 , 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by cakes22

Are you saying you opened them 21 months ago and haven't used them since? icon_confused.gif Or that you haven't decorated in 21 months?




BOTH..lol

I sure hope it is like riding a bike because it has been sooooo long!!

I will just buy new colors cause I don't want it tasting funky..thanks!!

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Kiddiekakes Posted 28 Apr 2009 , 4:10pm
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If they have been opened that long they may have begun to harden.Wilton colors are bad for that because if you get a hint of icing or shortening inside the bottle from a knife etc..the gels begin to harden after a long period of time.

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