I am in Anchorage Alaska and we don't have access to sweetex. someone here contacted me and we are thinking of ordering some from "outside" (anywhere outside alaska! LOL). so here's what i need to know; does sweetex really make that much difference? so much better than crisco it's worth having it shipped thousands of miles? if so i'll do it, but if not i'd like to know before we invest. thanks in advance for your opinions! Kitty 
Although I have it locally, I was wondering if it was really worth all that extra expense.....
their are other brands to choose some>
http://www.sysco.com/aboutus/contactus.asp
item number 4003869 shortening cake cube all vegetable
(50lbs for $29, local store in Hayward (510) 481-1515, called cake shortening)
http://www.foodservicedirect.com/index.cfm/S/13/CLID/146/N/4471/Hunt_Wesson_-_Wesson_Shortening.ht (50lbs super quick blend 50lbs $56.45)
Other brands: Alpine, Biscot 140, Blendex, COVO S.M., Cremelite,CRISCO HI-RATIO, Golden Glow, XXX crème, Monarch Covo Sm (Icings & Cakes), Monarch Covo Sm - Non Hydro
Monarch XXX Cream (for Icings), Monarch Artisan Cremin (for buttercream icing - just whip & use)
Monarch M300 (Icing Base), Canbra Hi Ratio (Cakes) AND SweeteX Hi Ratio Shortening
http://www.bakemark.com/ (32621 Central Ave., Union City 510-487-8188, plus recipes)
say sweetex is great but I found one that I like a lot and does not cost as much sweetex. Some like alpine better. Other say you can not tell the differance. Anything is WAY better then Cricso
You can also check with a local restruant maybe they can order some for you. Some companies call it "cake icing"
Alpine has a higher melting point than Crisco, although that's probably not an issue for you! Be sure to add butter extract. Also, you only need about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of Alpine or Sweetex for every cup of Crisco that you would normally use. It's creamier and lighter, and does not have that heavy greasy flavor/texture.
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