Hi-Ratio Shortening Question

[parrolet313]

I was looking at the two brands of shorteneing being sold in the store......there is Alpine brand and Sweetex brand, with Sweetex costing almost double! Has anybody used both? Is SWeetex worth the extra? Any insight would be appreciated!

[2sdae]

I have heard rave reviews of both, actually I haven't seen a difference in using alpine vs sweetex.
I bought a small container of both awhile back to try them out to see.
Can't remember form where off the top of my had but it was a 3lb. container...I'll look up where in my invoices for anyone interested in trying them.

[cakebaker]

I've only used Alpine and honestly, I can't imagine it tasting any better! Why spend extra when you don't need to?

[mona1949]

I've never tried Hi-Ratio shortening, but don't need 50lb's of it. Where would I buy a small container? I really like this site as I am learning so much from each of you.

Thanks for all the sharing of your knowledge.

[Amanda]

Don't be afraid of the 50# box. It's more cost effective to buy the bigger quantity. I only do a few cakes a month, and I took the plunge. It will last for about a year room temp, or you can freeze it for up to two. I just put mine in ziploc bags in icing batch quantities and threw 3 of them in the pantry, and the rest in the freezer.
I use Sweetex, but that's only because I've found it locally for pretty cheap. If they had Alpine next time I went to the store, that's what I'd be buying!

[mona1949]

I live in Des Moines Iowa and there isn't any cake stores around here. Michael's doesn't carry Hi=Ratio Shortening. I am a member of Sam's Club, could ask them if they would sale to me.

[keeganluvscake]

I bought mine from thebakerskitchen. com in 4lbs. Sweetex was 7.99 and Alpine was I think 7.25. I wanted to try the Sweetex but the 50lbs is too big for me at this point. I'm assuming they break up a 50lb to sell it that way because it has their label on it and the weight handwritten w/ Sweetex on it. I would love to buy it here rather than from there. You just can't beat the pricing and supper fast shipping from IntotheOven!

Kelley

[Amanda]

I'd have a little trouble with a handwritten label.... I found mine in a bulk food store, but I've heard of people asking restaurants, schools and grocery stores to order it for them, or you could just buy it from here! You could ask them if they would be willing to carry some smaller sizes. They're pretty good about taking care of us.

[2sdae]

Originally Posted by keeganluvscake

I bought mine from thebakerskitchen. com in 4lbs. Sweetex was 7.99 and Alpine was I think 7.25. I wanted to try the Sweetex but the 50lbs is too big for me at this point. I'm assuming they break up a 50lb to sell it that way because it has their label on it and the weight handwritten w/ Sweetex on it. I would love to buy it here rather than from there. You just can't beat the pricing and supper fast shipping from IntotheOven!

Kelley

I looked it up and I was mistaken, it was the 4lbs. and I too got it from thebakerskitchen.com.

[parrolet313]

Thanks for the replies!!!! That helps!!!!