Hi ratio shortening and Crisco are not the same thing. As far as I know Crisco has never been hi ratio.
Crisco removed the trans fats, which are suppose to be bad for you. It still has fats in it, after all it is shortening.
While Hi Ratio shortening may still have trans fats in it, that isn't the difference between it and Crisco.
High-ratio shortening has added microemulsifiers. It is 100% fat, so no, it's not healthy. It allows icing to hold more water and sugar and it leaves a less greasy mouthfeel. Ever since I tried it, I've used in exclusively. It's more expensive than Crisco, but makes a world of difference in icings made with shortening.
Thanks for the info. I have been beating my crisco to death and cutting it with butter-this isn't so bad-less coating on the tongue. I also refrigerate my cakes...
I guess I will try sweetex as soon as the weather cools down and it can be shipped to me...
I know some people swear by Sweetex, CK also makes Hi Ratio shortening, as do some other people I believe.
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