Choco-Pan...

Decorating By Peachez Updated 7 Dec 2005 , 3:39pm by cakefairy18

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Peachez Posted 4 Dec 2005 , 3:02pm
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I was just on the Sugarcraft website and did some reading about stuff called Choco-pan. Has anyone ever used this? How does it taste? Is it easy to use? I'm wanting to get away from MMF. It is easy to work with but is super sweet and I hate to see people picking their cake apart to eat it. Any input would be nice.

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TamiAZ Posted 4 Dec 2005 , 3:07pm
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Choco-Pan tastes wonderful, but it's expensive and hard to work with. It has chocolate in it so it can get soft and tear really easy. Have you tried Satin Ice?? Tastes great, easy to work with and less expensive.

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TMM2001 Posted 4 Dec 2005 , 3:08pm
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My instructor has tried this stuff and she said it was wonderful...if you call the company that makes the stuff they will send you free samples...I am awaiting my shipment.

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betycrker Posted 4 Dec 2005 , 3:14pm
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I have tried Chocopan and Satin Ice. I like Satin Ice better. Both taste good. Satin Ice is a bit cheaper. I find MMF to be too sweet. It tasted to me just like flavorless sugar. I was a bit disappointed when I tasted it.

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TammyH Posted 4 Dec 2005 , 3:36pm
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I love Choco-Pan. It has it's uses and there are some applications where it's not the best choice. It does tear easily, but if you mix a bit of "regular" fondant (ie. SantinIce or another brand -- NOT WILTON), then it makes it much easier to work with.

As a not, Sweet Art will also custom-color it to match Sherwin-Williams (sp?) paint chips. This is a great alternative when you need to get a really deep color! I've used it a few times, and I really like the fondant and the color-service.

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Peachez Posted 4 Dec 2005 , 5:44pm
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Thank you all for the advice. WOW! Good to know about the custom coloring Tammy! I have some Satin Ice on order and am really excited to give it a try!

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snowboarder Posted 4 Dec 2005 , 7:50pm
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I've used it several times and love the way it handles. Seems very low maintenance as compared to fondant.

I don't personally care for the taste, my clients really like it.

FYI their Bright White matches SMBC exactly!

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cakefairy18 Posted 7 Dec 2005 , 3:39pm
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If you dont like the MMF as the directions telu to make it, try adding flavour to it instead of the water..that way it can taste like whatever you want. Orange extract, almond extract, mint, chocolate liquer...plenty of options when u make it yourself. Andcx you can make it to compliment your cake...

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