Baker’s Margarine
SPS Margarine (Roll-In & Puff Pastry)
All Purpose Shortening
High Ratio Shortening (Plastic & Liquid)
100

Baker’s Margarine is a type of margarine which was formulated to be _____ (Soft or Hard) and have good ______ abilities. (starts with "cr"). 

Baker’s Margarine is a type of margarine which was formulated to be soft and have good creaming abilities.

100

In comparison with baker's margarine, Roll-In Margarine is more _____ (Softer or Harder)? 

In comparison to baker’s margarine it is tougher and more elastic.

100

What kind of texture does All Purpose Shortening have? Is it tough, soft, smooth, crystal like, or waxy? 1 of 2 answers.

The texture is tough and waxy. 

100

Is high ratio plastic shortening used for recipes that involves creaming with sugar? 

No it is not ideal to use this type of shortening. It is ideal to use all purpose shortening. 

200

What products are used with Baker's Margarine? 

Cakes, cookies, icings.

200

What is the feel or mouth feel of Roll-In Margarine? (This word starts with a "w"). 

It’s downfall lies in its waxy mouthfeel and lack of flavour.

200

What type of products is all purpose shortening used for? 1 of 4 answers.

Pie crusts, biscuits, pound cakes, quick breads.         

200

What is high ratio plastic shortening designed for? What products are used with it? 

Designed for high-ratio cakes with high sugar and liquid content. Also commonly used for icings. 

300

What type of feel or mouthfeel does Baker's margarine have? (This word starts with the letter "gr"). 

Can leave a greasy mouthfeel.

300

What is the melting point of Puff Pastry Margarine? (In Fahrenheit/Celsius)
Hint : it's above 100F and below 200F or Above 35C but below 100C). 

Puff pastry margarine melting point is at 115F to 135F (47C to 57C).

300

All purpose shortening has a good creaming ability allowing more ______ to incorporate leading to a lighter batter, and add to the leavening power. 

They have a good creaming ability allowing more air incorporation leading to a lighter batter and add to the leavening power.                    

Answer : air

300

What is the other name of high ratio liquid shortening?

hint : Liquid _____ shortening. 

  1. It is also known as liquid cake shortening as it is pourable and easy to mix.

400

What is the melting point of baker's margarine? (In Fahrenheit or Celsius)

Around 95F to 110F (35C to 41C).

400

Puff Pastry does not melt inside of a humans mouth, why? 

It does not melt in the mouth, due to more than 20% of the fat crystals remaining solid at body temperature.

400

What is the melting point of all purpose shortening? 

111F-122F(44C-50)

400

What is in high ratio liquid shortening that provides excellent volume and tenderness?
Hint : egg yolk - lecithin.

It’s higher emulsifier content provides excellent volume and tenderness compared to high-ratio plastic shortening.