Don't Let The Crisco Label Fool You!! - A Fable :)
Decorating By DelightsByE Updated 4 Oct 2007 , 12:22am by jenlg
at wally world today they had the 'great value' shortening in big tubs (5 lbs I think) and that one has 2.5% trans fat
Went to Wally this morning. Went through all the cans on the shelf and 3 of them had trans fat and yes, they were in the back. Bought all three.
Diane
How long will shortening last before getting rancid? I bought 20 pounds of sweetex from a bakery recently - they put it in a big plastic bag -- I've kept it in the refrigerator so I'm hoping that it'll stay fresh for as long as it lasts.
How long will shortening last before getting rancid? I bought 20 pounds of sweetex from a bakery recently - they put it in a big plastic bag -- I've kept it in the refrigerator so I'm hoping that it'll stay fresh for as long as it lasts.
I'm not positive on that, but everything I've read suggests 6 to 8 months, sometimes up to a year. Probably longer if it's kept in the refrigerator. I think you will definitely be able to tell if it is. It will start to get slightly discolored, and have an odor to it. Since some people notice smells better than others, I think that's why no one can say for sure when their shortening started going bad. I can smell odors from way off, so I'd probably notice it before my husband, who can't seem to be able to smell anything unless it's a super strong smell and right under his nose, literally.
There is always taste. Put a little on your tongue. I know, it sounds gross putting shortening in your mouth, but it shouldn't have a taste. It should just feel greasy. If it tastes bad, you will definitely know. 
Hope this helps, and if I'm wrong, someone please tell me. Maybe someone has scientific proof of how long you can keep shortening on a shelf, or in a fridge. 
If not, well, someone get on that. 
Take care,
Holly
I understand that the getting rid of trans fats is governmental, but does anyone else find it the least bit funny that they are attempting to make solid fat "more healthy"?
Maybe it's just me...
P.S. check to see if the ingredients say "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" anything... if that's the case, it still has a small (less than .5 g per serving) amount of trans fats. I know it's not solving it, but it's a little better 
Thanks for the recipe Mencked. Sorry I'm late saying thank you.
I was at the grocery store the other day checking out the store brand shortning (which had 3gm trans fat) when I decided to go through the crisco sticks just to double check and it was my lucky day!! They had several packages of the old crisco and I was sooo excited! I too hate to measure out crisco but I will do it for a cake order. The store brands with trans fat have worked really well for me so far, but I am happy to have some of the old crisco on hand.
I did talk with the people at Crisco a while back and told them they have a lot of bakers upset with the change and the girl suggested people write in with their complaints. I also told her it would be nice if they offered both kinds of crisco so bakers could have a choice in what they wanted to use.
I did talk with the people at Crisco a while back and told them they have a lot of bakers upset with the change and the girl suggested people write in with their complaints. I also told her it would be nice if they offered both kinds of crisco so bakers could have a choice in what they wanted to use.
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-535383.html This thread tells about Crisco's "answer" to our problems.
Diane 
instead of taking about how much you HATE!!! the new crisco.... then find another brand that is better then crisco!!!!!! the company is not going to change because you want them too!! no way that is not that american way 
and by the way there are over 100 diffrent kinds of stores you can go to.... wal mart, k mart, sams club, hills, piggy wiggly, bi lo, winn dixie, BJ's, Food lion, Food world, lowes foods, Pathmark, ect ect you get it 
by the way crisco is not all that and a bag of chips with a lexus jeep and a soda on the side get over it.... =)
I'm trying to keep track of just exactly how many "anti-Crisco" threads there are these days, I'm up to 5 so far... 
I'm trying to keep track of just exactly how many "anti-Crisco" threads there are these days, I'm up to 5 so far...
I've been following 8 different ones.............
Diane
I recounted -- I have 7 marked and this thread makes 8. Hmmmmm...
I recounted -- I have 7 marked and this thread makes 8. Hmmmmm...
Yeah, it's nice to know that many people besides me dislike the new Crisco and have not been able to "get over it" yet. I don't do many cakes but would be very tempted to try the Sam's icing if I did. Right now I am using the Great Value from Wal-Mart.
I think the major problem with many of the decorators is that Wilton instructors pound into your head that Crisco is the only shortening that will work in our buttercream icing. I was really quite shocked when I tried some store brands with good results.
Diane
You would think that Crisco would "take the hint"! I mean, sure, there's the Trans-Fat law they have to abide by, but come on already!! The new product is no good!! I'm half tempted to send copies of these threads to Crisco!
You would think that Crisco would "take the hint"! I mean, sure, there's the Trans-Fat law they have to abide by, but come on already!! The new product is no good!! I'm half tempted to send copies of these threads to Crisco!
I think someone already did send the links to Crisco. Seems like I remember reading that in one of the threads a long time ago. They are not changing. Period. We are not allowed to pass "Go" not allowed to collect "$200". Just go straight to Trans fat free Crisco.
Diane
I'm trying to keep track of just exactly how many "anti-Crisco" threads there are these days, I'm up to 5 so far...
if you would please go back to my original post, this did not START as an "I hate Crisco" thread. It was a "Buyer Beware - Read The Label" threadl, mostly showcasing my stupidity in NOT doing so.
sheesh!
Sorry.........but it has been my experience on CC that most threads never end up like they started. If I spoiled your thread, please accept my apology. Sometimes I just don't get it. One time it is okay and the next time it is not. Guess it depends on who it is.
Diane
Di - you didn't spoil my thread, and I don't really have a problem with threads going OT or taking turns, really I don't. But I detected a tone in someone else's post here that implied they were fed up with all the anti-crisco posts and that we should somehow just get over it. Perhaps I shouldn't have taken it to heart, but I did.
So, does that mean we can make this a "We love Brett Favre" thread to match your avatar, DelightsbyE? That would be yummy!
Not THIS thread, maybe.....but perhaps a new one in the Lounge.... 
Di - you didn't spoil my thread, and I don't really have a problem with threads going OT or taking turns, really I don't. But I detected a tone in someone else's post here that implied they were fed up with all the anti-crisco posts and that we should somehow just get over it. Perhaps I shouldn't have taken it to heart, but I did.
I believe that would be the newbie, Diamond, that seemed to have the problem with us anti-trans fat free Crisco people. I figured I would "get over it" when I got ready to "get over it." I'm off of here. No more will be said by me on this thread.
Diane
So, does that mean we can make this a "We love Brett Favre" thread to match your avatar, DelightsbyE? That would be yummy!
Here you go!
Di - you didn't spoil my thread, and I don't really have a problem with threads going OT or taking turns, really I don't. But I detected a tone in someone else's post here that implied they were fed up with all the anti-crisco posts and that we should somehow just get over it. Perhaps I shouldn't have taken it to heart, but I did.
I am sorry if you took my "tone" to be in the negative. Certainly tone is not conveyed via typing on a computer screen and thus it is easily misunderstood. My comment which you referred to in no way accused you of anything, particularly not "Crisco-bashing." I merely stated the fact that there are several "anti-Crisco" themed threads out there with many many many comments surrounding the dissatisfaction of the new product. I also am at a loss regarding the statement made "that [someone] is fed up with all the anti-Crisco posts" (I know that isn't me you are referring to because I'm not fed up with it -- I really couldn't care less -- I just find it interesting that in light of all the criticism Crisco has taken the stand they have) and that "we should somehow just get over it" [???] Yes, I do believe the comments were misunderstood and that is regrettable. I also believe they were taken to heart unnecessarily and for that I do apologize for any misunderstanding.
Hey wonderbuns - I'm over it but want to just say, don't bash the thread for being an anti-crisco thread because it wasn't born that way
I have used crisco and i do not like it to begin with before they did the "change" i was even told by my wilton instructor about years ago that crisco is the worst. I have the best of luck with an off brand shortening it gives a better flavor and does not get as hard at the crisco icing does!!!
well don't hold out on us, what is the off-brand you use?? share!!!!!
i didnt know that they made sticks of crisco but i am glad that i do now. I also HATE mesuring the stuff!
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