hey there,

When you are making something (ie whoopie pies) and the recipe doesnt say how long it will stay good for, how can you figure it out?

stuff like that doesn't last long enough for me to worry about it!

If I'm not sure, I go with what will go bad first. For instance, if it has shortening and milk only (just an example) I figure the milk will go bad first and go with the expiration date on the milk.

Sniff tests are my next option.

If it's for someone else I will go by "when in doubt, throw it out".

Oh and if you really want to know, most colleges and universities have food science experts who can look at your recipe and get that information for you. I'm not sure if it costs though.

However, like indydebi said, sweets like that don't last long around my house.

lol i actually wanted to add it to my inventory for the farmers market, I think i will make them an good for like 3 days thing, would you like to see the recipe?

½ Cups Butter (Room Temp)
½ Shortening
1 Cup Sugar
2 Tsp Vanilla
2/3 evap. Milk
2 Tsp Meringue Powder

Mix Everything, Beat on med-high for FULL 30 Minutes


I use margerine instead of butter

Is that just the filling for it? Also, why margarine instead of butter? Just curious.

Oh and I don't think it will expire after just 3 days. However, for quality of the product, it might be a good idea. Then people will hurry and eat it, get addicted, and then come back for more! It's brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!

im just starting out, using my own money (which is my baby bonus) And no one notices the difference lol. Whe i start making money I will switch over

save this link you will love it. http://www.pastrywiz.com/storage/refridgerated.htm

I hope I didn't make you feel bad by asking. I made margarine in a chemistry class once, so I'm not a huge fan. It was fun to make, but kind of put me off eating it.

Good luck with your business!

no its ok......

thanks for the link!

That's a great link tesso! I'm going to bookmark it.

Thanks!

here (in alberta) The farmers market, and trade shows are the only place I can sel withouit a license.

This might help....

http://stilltasty.com/searchitems/index/9

thank you!

i still have to follow labeling regulations tho, itsn ot a free for all