Just wanted to add that I used a 50# block once (tried it .. didnt' like the taste ... went back to crisco). It sat in the original box/bag on the metal shelving in the kitchen.

I can't afford freezer space to something that doesn't need to be frozen.

dkelly,

That $92 was for the 50# box of Sweetex plus tax that I picked up at Gordon Food Service. No shipping! I was utterly shocked!

Wow Christeena that's a LOT of money!

I didn't buy sweetex... but it was still high ratio.

50# for about $70 V 33 for $8

so i can buy a huge block of it for $70... or small amounts for $130....


I have really been happy with the off brand.. so I don't know if I will get sweetex next time for more money.

Mine is not *Sweetex* either, I buy it from a local wholesaler. I think it's Alpine brand, (I don't feel like getting up and going downstairs to check)it's hi-ratio............but like I said 50lbs for $38 w/tax and I don't need shipping.

I just buy the Paint buckets with lids from Home Depot (closes AWESOME) I store my PS, cake flour, reg flour, Hi Ratio Shortening, and Sugar. ... works like a charm.

(Im a Home Depot Girl) dont ask what I Ice my cakes with LOL...(can we say... spackle??) Hubby thinks IM NUTS... (I think hes right)
LOL

pinkbox~ are those paint buckets food safe? (I mean, can I scoop it directly into the bucket (after I sanitize it), or do I have to line it with something?)

Thanks for all the responses, but I still have another question? I heard here on cc that if you don't use it up so fast (6mon) at the most than it starts to taste and smell a little off. I don't know how true that is. I really don't use that much and it might last me a year. Ha But does anyone really know shelf like to shortening? I really son't want to freeze I figure if it's in a selaed tight container/bucket can I just leave it?

Can I ask a dumb question? What does high ratio mean?