Get Ready to Decorate! This creamy white icing is great for frosting, tinting and piping Our 4.5 lb. Tub of ready-to-use white vanilla-flavored icing is not only the ideal consistency for frosting cakes, cupcakes, cookies and a whole bunch of other sweet treats; it's perfect for piping with Wilton decorating. Homemade Buttercream Frosting. Try ours, you’ll love it!: Wilton Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Wilton, who make the cans of 'Ready to Decorate Icing' tells me that their cans never actually expire, but for best quality should be used within 24 months of the code printed on the bottom of the can. It's decoded as follows. Let's use the code G082120 - the G tells us that the can was made in July (ie. Technically, yes, rolled fondant icing does expire and at some point it will go bad. Fondant should be stored in an airtight container in the original plastic bag. It should be placed in a dark, dry, and cool place to keep it way from UV and fluorescent lights and moisture. When making a dummy cake that won’t be eaten I like to use expired fondant that still has good color and flexibility. I have a large collection of tips on Cake Icing Expiration Date in this page. Covers Cake Icing Expiration Date related issues, news, research, and much m.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Cake Mate® products peanut, tree nut, sesame, egg or dairy free?
None of our products contain peanuts, tree nuts, sesame or dairy. This includes Cake Mate® decorating sprinkles, sugar shapes, sugar crystals, nonpareils, decorating gels, gems, food color, decorating icing in the pressurized can, easy squeeze pouch and plastic tube gels.
Our Candy Cake Decorations DO contain egg, but they are not made in our Ocala Facility with the above listed items.
As always, we encourage consumers to diligently continue to read labels for any changes. We follow all current government regulations for labeling our products and all our products are allergen labeled accordingly.
Are Cake Mate® products gluten free?
None of our products contain wheat or gluten. This includes Cake Mate® decorating sprinkles, sugar shapes, sugar crystals, nonpareils, decorating gels, gems, food color, decorating icing in the pressurized can, easy squeeze pouch and plastic tube gels.
Are Cake Mate® products soy free?
Our canned icing and all sprinkles contain Soy Lecithin. Through the Soy Lecithin manufacturing process, the main allergen causing ingredient, soy protein, is removed. Soy lecithin does not contain sufficient soy protein residues to provoke allergic reaction in the majority of soy-allergic consumers. Products that contain soy will be clearly indicated on the label.
Are Cake Mate® products free of corn or sunflower?
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Some of our decorating products contain corn syrup, cornstarch and/or sunflower seed oil.
What about allergen cross contamination?
Cake Mate® values the safety of our customers with allergy issues. We have an entirely separate, sealed room in our Ocala Facility for the production of items which contain allergens. This air pressurized room is quarantined away from other product lines. There is an air lock anti-chamber within the room where air particulates are completely removed before Staff are permitted to exit. Staff who work in these areas stay in these areas so there is no risk of cross contamination. Any products with even a slight risk of cross contamination will be declared and clearly marked in the “Ingredients” portion of the product label.
Are your Sprinkles, Icings and Writing Gels vegan?
Yes, all of our Icings (can, tube, pouch, and writing gels) are vegan.
Our Sprinkles contain “Confectioner’s Glaze” which is derived from shellac, and is NOT vegan.
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Are the mono and diglycerides in your products animal or plant derived?
The shortening used in our products is VEGETABLE shortening, not from an animal byproduct.
Are Cake Mate® products Kosher?
Our products are certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. The Kosher symbol can be found on the front of the package near the net weight.
What about Palm Oil? I heard sourcing Palm Oil leads to deforestation in the rain forest!
Cake Mate® is committed to sourcing only sustainable palm oil. To support these efforts, we have joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and purchase only Mass Balance and palm oil products.
What is the shelf life of your products and when do they expire?
Chocolate Sprinkles – 18 months
Nonpareil Sprinkles – 36 months
Other Sprinkles – 18 months
Icing – 12 months
Gel Icing or Gel Food Color – 24 months
Crystals/Decorating Sugar – 36 months
Locate the code date on the container of your item which includes a letter and a couple of numbers (example D6038). The first letter of the code is the month (A=January, B=February, etc.) and the following digit is the year. So on a code of: D6038 you would want to pay attention to the first letter and number which tells you it was produced in April (D) of 2016 (6).
Does the Writing Gel dry and harden?
No. Our Writing Gel does not harden or dry. Writing Gel has a sticky consistency and shiny, transparent appearance. Our Writing ICING however, does dry in a very similar manner as our cookie icing. Writing ICING is a solid color, and is more opaque.
What is the difference between gel food dye versus liquid food coloring?
Gel food dye is intended for tinting or dying cake batter, cookie dough, frostings and icings to change its color without thinning the consistency. Gel food dyes were specifically formulated to keep batters, frostings and icings thick without watering them down like most liquid food colorings do.
Someone has eaten their birthday candles! Are they non-toxic?
Yes, our candles are non-toxic. They are made from paraffin wax, and the wick is 100% cotton. Although they were not designed to be eaten, they will not cause any serious harm if accidentally ingested.
I am an individual or business looking to purchase a large quantity of Cake Mate® items. Who do I need to speak with regarding this purchase?
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Please send an email to our Industrial Sales team at the following address: SB-Mail-DigitalMktg@signaturebrands.com
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Posted on August 17 2018
We get a lot of questions about rolled fondant icing and the most common question is, does my fondant expire? Or can I use my fondant if it has been unopened after 2 years? The answer to these questions depends a lot on your fondant and the quality of the manufacturing. Going back to my blog about expired food coloring, my opinion is the same about fondant. Again, this is my opinion. Technically, yes, rolled fondant icing does expire and at some point it will go bad. Most fondants have a shelf life of 22 - 24 months. I will always prefer to use my fondant as freshly as possible, within the first 6 months of purchasing. But, sometimes I won’t have a project that requires a specific color I’ve purchased. In this case, I will leave the fondant unopened and in a cool, dry place. If the fondant has passed the expiration date I will do a few things. First, I check the softness of the fondant. If it still feels soft and flexible then I will certainly use it. Second, I check for any sugar beading or spots of mold. If I see these things I’ll usually throw the whole thing away. Third, I’ll smell and taste the fondant. If the fondant is rancid at all I will throw it away. And lastly, I check the color. Most colors will stay the same even after 2 years, however, some are prone to fading such as purples and pinks. If the color looks good to me then I’ll move forward with the project.
How do you store your fondant? This is a crucial step in keeping your fondant as fresh as possible. Fondant should be stored in an airtight container in the original plastic bag. It should be placed in a dark, dry, and cool place to keep it way from UV and fluorescent lights and moisture. UV and fluorescent lights can change the color of your fondant. And storing it in a dry, cool place will lower the chances of developing moisture which will cause mold and stickiness. If you see any mold in your fondant you can choose to cut off that piece if using the fondant for dummy cakes, or if being consumed, throw away the fondant completely.
If I’m making a dummy cake not to be consumed I am all for using expired fondant. If the fondant is fine and unchanged than there is no problem using it if it won’t be eaten. Sometimes after a long time of fondant being unused, it could feel very hard and nearly impossible to knead. Most fondants, even at its hardest, can be broken down and kneaded slowly. A little trick I like to do is put big pieces of it in the microwave at 5 second intervals and knead when the fondant feels slightly warm and softer. This will help warm up the fats and sugar making it easier to knead and bring the fondant back to life. Continue to knead the warmed fondant until it’s all blended and kneaded together. Be careful not to over microwave the fondant.
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My final answer to this question is, yes, fondant does expire. Every fondant icing container should come with a “best used by” date. You can abide strictly by this date, or you can be creative and use your expired fondant for dummy cakes. I like to judge the fondant by looks and taste. I hope this answer a few of your questions. Thanks for reading!