What Is The Purpose Of Glycerine?

Decorating By Sweet-Treats Updated 22 Dec 2006 , 9:48pm by Tomoore

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Sweet-Treats Posted 21 Dec 2006 , 11:20am
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in making fondant. Does anyone know?

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cashley Posted 21 Dec 2006 , 11:27am
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I believe it is for the elasticity of the fondant.

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HammIamm Posted 21 Dec 2006 , 11:49am
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i was told it was used to help fondant hold its shape in warmer climates. i don't use it in mine, and it works fine.

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lapazlady Posted 21 Dec 2006 , 12:01pm
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Glycerine is added to improve the texture and to aid in staying soft. (If buttercream becomes a bit grainy, you can add a little glycerine to help the granules reabsorb.)

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Sweet-Treats Posted 21 Dec 2006 , 12:17pm
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Hmmm, I have to make some Fondant but i don't have the glycerine. I just wondered if it could be made without it and if it would hold up the same.
Guess i will get it befor e i make it..to be on the safe side icon_smile.gif

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Zmama Posted 21 Dec 2006 , 3:12pm
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Try corn syrup.

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mimimil Posted 22 Dec 2006 , 9:37pm
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I've used glycerine to get my gel colors to be a nice consistency...


Mimi

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Tomoore Posted 22 Dec 2006 , 9:46pm
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Originally Posted by lapazlady

Glycerine is added to improve the texture and to aid in staying soft. (If buttercream becomes a bit grainy, you can add a little glycerine to help the granules reabsorb.)




Thanks for this suggestion. I am using a new BC recipe and I felt that it was a bit grainy...I can feel the granules. How much should I add?

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Tomoore Posted 22 Dec 2006 , 9:48pm
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Originally Posted by mimimil

I've used glycerine to get my gel colors to be a nice consistency...


Mimi




Gel colors...I have a few of the Wilton colors...are they considered "gel"? And what are you using glycerine to adjust the consistency to do? What do you use it for?

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