Guest guest Posted August 29, 2000 Report Share Posted August 29, 2000 In a message dated 8/29/00 3:54:25 PM Central Daylight Time, egroups writes: << But I like the shortening cause it's cheap. I can get it at Costco for $5.49 for 6 lbs. But if someone can give me good reason not to use it, well, I'll consider it. Deby >> Crisco is usually made up of oils like soybean and cottonseed and others. You never know how much of each - - and they will never tell you. They use whatever is cheapest at the moment. Depending upon proportions in each can, you may or may not have excess lye or excess oils, and you have no idea which. But the main reason I choose to use oils other than Crisco is that there are LOTS of oils out there that will give you better soap for personal use. Cheap shouldn't be a consideration IF you are really determined to make the best bar possible. D. s Wheaton Soapworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2000 Report Share Posted August 30, 2000 What do you think about the anti foaming agents added into the Crisco and soybean shortening? I am not saying anything bad about using Crisco, in fact one of my soap testers, when comparing soap made with Crisco and the same soap made with plain soybean oil, was the only one who liked the Crisco one better. Said it was harder and lasted longer. I cannot tell the difference, but I like the smell of the non Crisco soaps better. Would anyone know of a hydronated soybean oil without the anti foaming agent (which I think is the smell difference)? j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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