What's in fondant?

[Levitt53]

I bought some fondant from Simon the bee person from eBay but the bees have gone through this. I've just bought a pack from Tesco and it contains all sorts of stuff. Palm oil, humectant whatever that is, emulsifiers, stabilisers and flavouring. Is this ok to give the bees? I think I'll make some next time.

 

[chrisb]

humectant is used to retard the loss of moisture, also found in the likes of hand creams. flavorings in fondant ? sure you not got a pack of flavored fondant ?

bakers fondant is just sugar, glucose syrup and water

 

[madasafish]

I bought some fondant from Simon the bee person from eBay but the bees have gone through this. I've just bought a pack from Tesco and it contains all sorts of stuff. Palm oil, humectant whatever that is, emulsifiers, stabilisers and flavouring. Is this ok to give the bees? I think I'll make some next time.

Bees will probably refuse it..they have more sense than humans regarding food. personally would buy proper fondant and not the stuff sold in supermarkets.

 

[Levitt53]

It's described as Tesco ready roll fondant icing. It's pure white no sign of any flavours. Tastes normal. I think I'll just make some next year. It'll be interesting to see if they eat it.

 

[drex]

Expensive way to buy fondant. Try your local baker. 12.5 kg for £14. I know others on here get it cheaper, but that is the price he asks and is convenient. Making your own in any quantity is too much hassle for me.

 

[Levitt53]

Ok seem the fact that it is roll out stuff makes the difference. Oh dear another mistake. Will try and get something else tomorrow.

 

[Erichalfbee]

If you need some in a hurry blitz granulated sugar in a processor then add it to a little water. A teaspoon of vegetable oil will improve its feel and won't harm the bees

 

[linoleum bonypart]

Buy some more from Simon the beekeeper or another bee supplier some are next day delivery

 

[Levitt53]

I'll make some I think. I can't hammer a nail in straight but I can cook.

 

[Millet]

I'll make some I think. I can't hammer a nail in straight but I can cook.

The last lot i used i made myself so i know exactly what is in it, 2kg of sugar/ 50grm of Liquid Glucose and 600ml of water, it took me around half an hour to knock up, the hardest part is stirring it when it starts cooling down but i do not find it difficult.

 

[Karsal]

It's described as Tesco ready roll fondant icing. It's pure white no sign of any flavours. Tastes normal. I think I'll just make some next year. It'll be interesting to see if they eat it.

Had a go once trying to make fondant a lot of effort for a few kilos.
Bought 12kg from Baco for £15 and the bees love it!

 

[Little John]

A few years back I was caught short, fondant-wise, and so bought some of the Tesco's fondant icing to try. My bees wouldn't touch it, but you may have better luck. It's a bl##dy expensive solution, mind. Baker's Fondant is much cheaper. Damp-set sugar is cheaper still - my girls seem to prefer it heavily laced with vinegar.

They also like salt. Salt AND Vinegar ? Think I'll try 'em on mushy peas next ...
LJ

 

[madasafish]

I'll make some I think. I can't hammer a nail in straight but I can cook.

I can't do either

 

[For want of a better word]

A few years back I was caught short, fondant-wise, and so bought some of the Tesco's fondant icing to try. My bees wouldn't touch it, but you may have better luck. It's a bl##dy expensive solution, mind. Baker's Fondant is much cheaper. Damp-set sugar is cheaper still - my girls seem to prefer it heavily laced with vinegar.

They also like salt. Salt AND Vinegar ? Think I'll try 'em on mushy peas next ...
LJ

Blitz 1kg + white granulated ... cane or beet... with ~ half a cup of Vimto.

Nice pink colour and bees love it!

Nos da

 

[Levitt53]

Well I've made some with sugar, water and glucose. You just need a cooking thermometer and to keep it all contained as you do it, but it looks and tastes like fondant. I'll leave it in the fridge for a while as it's a bit soft at the moment.

 

[Millet]

Well I've made some with sugar, water and glucose. You just need a cooking thermometer and to keep it all contained as you do it, but it looks and tastes like fondant. I'll leave it in the fridge for a while as it's a bit soft at the moment.

You should not have to put it in the fridge, the stuff i make setts at room temperature similar to what it should be when given to the bees, it is similar in consistency to marzipan, mind you the first batch i ever done was not boiled for long enough so enough water was not evaporated which caused it to leak syrup all over.