PME Cake - Additives
Shortening, Petal Base
Vegetable fat for softening sugar paste and buttercream
This PME Cake Petal Base shortening is a vegetable fat used to soften sugar paste that is too firm, or to prepare buttercream using vegetable fat, particularly for petals and flowers in cake decorating.
Features
- Type
- Vegetable fat
- Function
- Softener
- Main use
- Petal Base
Use
- Softening sugar paste that is too firm or dried out
- Vegetable fat-based buttercream for modeled flowers and petals
- Lightly grease hands and surfaces while modeling
- Grease pans for easier release
Specifications
| Brand | PME Cake |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Type | Vegetable shortening |
| Compatibility | Sugar paste, buttercream |
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
What exactly is this shortening used for?
It is mainly used to soften sugar paste that has become too firm and to prepare a vegetable fat-based buttercream for flower modeling.
Can it be used to grease a mold?
Yes, a thin layer makes it easier to release sugar paste or gum paste preparations from the mold.
How should it be stored?
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, as you would any food fat.
Additional resources
Pair this shortening with PME Cake Tylo powder for your gum paste and flower preparations. Also see Food additives.
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Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
