Glycerineis a syrupy, odorless liquid which can be used primarily in cakes to make them softer and to keep longer.
Bakery expert Dan Lepard describes it as...
"Vegetable glycerine is a sweet-tasting liquid that makes the crumb of your cakes, cookies and yeast baking extra soft and moist. Bakers use it to extend that fresh-baked texture for longer, and cake decorators use it to keep icing soft. Our glycerine is sourced only from vegetable oils, so it’s suitable for both vegetarians and vegans."
Let’s find out the 6 ways to use Inno-oleo glycerin in bakery.
1: Keep Cake Fresher for Longer
Adding a couple teaspoons of Inno-oleo glycerine to your cake batter before baking acts as a preservative, holding onto that fresh baked feeling long after it has come out of the oven. We recommend using up to 3 tsp in a Vanilla Cake and 1-2 tsp in Chocolate Cake to really lock in that moisture.
2: Smooth & Shiny Royal Icing
A touch of Inno-oleo glycerine adds shine and prevents your icing setting hard and dry. This makes it far easier to apply to cakes, and guarantees a nice smooth cut when slicing. Add 1 tsp of Inno-oleo glycerine for every 500g of icing sugar for a softer set and 2 tsp per 500g for a nice glossy finish.
3: Prevent Crystalisation
Adding a small amount of Inno-oleo glycerine when heating sugar and water to high temperatures helps to prevent the sugar from crystalising. Inno-oleo Glycerine also works as a softening agent in candy giving your fudge, truffles and caramels a soft creamy consistency.
4: Creamy Buttercream
Inno-oleo Glycerine can help buttercream from drying out and forming a crust. Not only does it help keep your buttercream silky smooth, it also helps when decorating, allowing you to take your time with sprinkles or attaching decorations to your buttercream creations.
5: Fixing Finicky Fondant
Adding just a tablespoon of Inno-oleo glycerine to your fondant recipe will help improve its texture and workability. Better yet, if you have an older batch of fondant that is stiff and cracking, Inno-oleo glycerine can help bring it back to life. Start with a few drops, folding it through your fondant until it is supple and smooth once again!
If you’d like to learn more about Inno-oleo glycerin, contact me via season.wang@inno-oleo.com
