How To Get Mmf Pure White

Decorating By vdrsolo Updated 30 Jan 2007 , 3:17pm by susanscakebabies

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vdrsolo Posted 29 Jan 2007 , 5:42pm
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I have made the MMF using Walmart Brand Marshmallows and it seemed a little ivory when I put it up to something white. I compared the Walmart Brand marshmallows to the name brand in the store and they seemed the same color, anyone else experience this?

Also, what all flavorings have you tried adding? I'm looking at trying to make some different flavors with Lorann Oils.

thanks!

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kello Posted 29 Jan 2007 , 5:46pm
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My MMF always comes out very white. Doesn't matter what brand I have used, BUT the flavoring has to be clear. If you are using vanilla, it has to be clear vanilla. Other than that, I'm not sure why it wouldn't be pure white?

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sjlarby Posted 29 Jan 2007 , 5:49pm
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my MMF usually turns out very white, but if i really need to be sure it is super white I add icing whitener (titanium dioxide) to my MMF when the Marshmallows are still melting. this will pretty much garantee white mmf no matter what brand of marshmallows you use.

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torki Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 1:19am
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I add a little Wiltons white white colour to the melted marshmallows .....as for flavours... I throw in white choc (DD's favourite) or dark choc and cocoa. I have also used favoured marshmallows....banana, raspberry etc. ...the kids love it!!

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biviana Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 2:37am
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I usually gets it white. But once I added to much almond (1 tsp) flavoring and itturned a little bit ivory.
Maybe is the flavoring that you are using. Like Kello said the flavoring has to be clear.

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JanH Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 2:40am
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Using marshmallow fluff, which is whiter than marshmallows, will yield a white mmf icon_smile.gif

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sjlarby Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 2:42am
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how do you use the marshmallow fluff? i have never heard of doing it with that but i often have wondered if i could. i would think it would save so much time by not having to melt the marshmallows.

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sweetviolent Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 2:43am
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i have noticed w/ a different store brand that the marshmallows had a off white tint-like when they are overheated so i switched to a name brand

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susanscakebabies Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 2:54am
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I have done lots of flavors. Rasp. is really good(on choc/choc cake) I have done butterscotch. The Bavarian Creme is YUM! and lemon always a good choice. Just a few of the ones I have tried. Now the newest thing I have done and granted it is not white but if you need a variation I have tried the Strawberry Marshmallows that are available right now and they are so good!! But you will get a pink fondant.

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vdrsolo Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 4:50am
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thanks everyone! It was a few weeks ago when I made it for the first time, and I cannot remember which recipe I used and if I even added any flavorings to it! I didn't notice the difference until I had it side by side with white Satin Ice. I'll have to make another batch and see how it turns out! The flavored marshmallows sound yummy. A quick way to get the color without kneading it all in if someone wanted the flavor!

I just ordered a whole bunch of Lorann Oil flavors and can't wait to try some different combinations. I have been decorating for almost 11 years but now I'm a stay at home mom and will be doing alot more cakes (hopefully) as some supplemental income.

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JanH Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 6:35am
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Here's the recipe for easy mmf (using marshmallow fluff):

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2148-7-Easy-Marshmallow-Fondant.html

HTH

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loveqm Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 6:52am
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thx for the recipe I always wonder if you can use the fluff for MMF

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susanscakebabies Posted 30 Jan 2007 , 3:17pm
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Originally Posted by JanH

Here's the recipe for easy mmf (using marshmallow fluff):

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2148-7-Easy-Marshmallow-Fondant.html

HTH



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