I am trying to determine what kind to buy. Have heard such good things about using it that I really want to try it, but there are many brands and prices vary as well. TIA

I use Alpine hi-ratio (it's the only brand I get here) and I am very happy with it. I do know that a lot of people also use Sweetex, I hope someday I can get to try the Sweetex.

Here is a thread were you can find lots of info on hi-ratio shortening. Info on where to buy, whats kinds of hi-ratio and much more.
http://forum.cakecentral.com/c.....9731-.html

Hope this helps.
God Bless,
Sharon

Thanks for replying, I was about to give up with asking questions here. For some reason I have a hard time getting responses.

The link didn't work so I'll give search another try.

Ooops, I'll try to find the right link and repost it. Oh please don't give up asking questions...sometimes they might get over look, or push back by another post. Always ask questions thats how we learn.

God Bless,
Sharon

EDITED TO SAY: o.k. lets try this link. http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-219731-.html

I use CK products brand.

Well, I just received some from country kitchen and love it. I once ordered some from S U G A R C R A F T (Alpine) and it was very old. I don't think it really matters what kind you get, just make sure you order it from a good company..

I use sweetex and LOVE it...I could totally tell a difference in my icings...all of them.
I bought a 50lb box from Cash'n'Carry here in WA state.
I thought it would take me too long to go thru it...but I was wrong....its over half gone now and it hasn't been a year!

http://www.thebakerskitchen.net/
has sweetex. you can buy it in 4 pound tubs & they have super fast shipping. first order I received in less than 20 hours after order was placed!!!!!

I vote for sweetex as well. I have used alpine also. Both seem to be comparable all in all. I 'm sure most are comparable.

I have been using Dawn Foods Hi Ratio for the last several months and am very happy with it.

Oh Lea good to see you dear friend, hope all is going well with your daughter. I am still praying for her.

I have not heard of that brand Lea were do you get it? Do you have to buy it in 50# case? Do you have to order it?

God Bless,
Sharon

Thanks, I think I will try the 4 lb tub of sweetex just to make sure I like it, (I'm sure I will, but gotta prove it to the hubby sometimes )

Ohh Lea sorry to hear your under the weather, hope you are feeling better soon. Don't worry about those PM's, I know you'll get to them when you can....they are why I was getting so worried about you. You get better soon, we miss ya! Hugs back at ya. Thanks, it is nice to be able to play again .

I also use Sugarshacks recipe, with the Alpine...it's all I can get around here. I am very happy with the Alpine, IMO it is way better for my icing then me using veg. shortening. I had not heard of the kind you use, so I wondering about it.

Cheftracy, I have been using hi-ratio for over a year now, I will never go back to veg. shortenings...but what one person likes another may not. That is a great way to go about it, buy the 4lbs of Sweetex. If you don't like it, you won't be stuck with 50lbs.

God Bless,
Sharon