Sweetex Question???

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diane Posted 20 Apr 2009 , 2:01am
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does anyone know what stores carry sweetex? icon_confused.gificon_confused.gif

thanks in advance!~ thumbs_up.gif

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kimblyd Posted 5 May 2009 , 5:56pm
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I don't think it is widely available in stores. I have been unable to find it in my area and had to order it on-line. You might do a Google search on Sweetex and see what comes up.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

P.S. I bought mine to make SugarShack's icing and haven't had an opportunity to try it. I can't wait!

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superstar Posted 6 May 2009 , 10:44pm
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I bought mine from Global Sugar Art but they don't ship it in the summer.

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JenniferMI Posted 7 May 2009 , 1:44am
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Gordon's Food here in Michigan carries it.

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dutchy1971 Posted 7 May 2009 , 5:22pm
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The Bakers Kitchen ships, www.thebakerskitchen.net

I just bought 50lbs for $92 plus shipping.

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crisseyann Posted 7 May 2009 , 9:38pm
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Jennifer! I live in Michigan also, but have only been able to find Sweetex at my local cake decorating store. Kind of pricey so I am always looking for better alternatives. I live downriver, just south of Detroit. Which GFS carries this? I have two nearby but haven't seen it. Maybe I'm not looking good enough. TIA> icon_smile.gif

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Toptier Posted 7 May 2009 , 9:43pm
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Cash 'n Carry has it.

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tyty Posted 7 May 2009 , 9:48pm
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Originally Posted by crisseyann

Jennifer! I live in Michigan also, but have only been able to find Sweetex at my local cake decorating store. Kind of pricey so I am always looking for better alternatives. I live downriver, just south of Detroit. Which GFS carries this? I have two nearby but haven't seen it. Maybe I'm not looking good enough. TIA> icon_smile.gif




I live in the Chicago area and I contacted GFS and they told me they had to order it for me. They have it listed as cake shortening.

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crisseyann Posted 7 May 2009 , 9:51pm
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TY, tyty. (lol, sorry, I had to say it like that, love your name!) You've been most helpful.

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tyty Posted 7 May 2009 , 9:57pm
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Also check Bakers Kitchen their price is 92.50

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sugarshack Posted 8 May 2009 , 3:49am
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www.fondantsource.com has good price too

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Baysmeme Posted 8 May 2009 , 3:12pm
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Sugarshack - Do you know if Sweetex can be frozen?

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Bakingangel Posted 17 May 2009 , 8:40pm
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Yes, It can be frozen. I measure it out according to my recipe (single, double, triple, batch) and then put it in a freezer ziplock bag. (I usually put 4 cups in a gallon bag) I flatten it out and get as much air out of the bag. Then I wrap each bag with foil and stack them on a shelf in my dedicated freezer. It is ready to go when I am. I like to buy the 50lb cube. I've had trouble in the past with it having a funky smell, if I bought it in smaller quantities that had been repackaged by the supplier.

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dettdunn Posted 17 May 2009 , 8:55pm
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I got some from fondantsource for 79.99 ... and shipping was under $40.00. I couldn't beat that anywhere else.

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