Can someone please tell me where I can buy Sweetex in IL?

try looking online, I don't have any around me either. hope it helps

You can order and then pick it up from Gordon Food Service (GFS) if you have one in your area:

GFS Store Locator:

http://gfs.know-where.com/gfs/cgi/help?area=US&type=ZIP&design=default&lang=en&mapid=US

Ordering Online:

http://www.thebakerskitchen.com/BAKEWARE_SHOPPE/Baking_Ingredients/Food_Items/Buttercream_&_Shortenings/ready-made_buttercream_&_shortenings.htm

The Bakers Kitchen has very reasonable shipping for 50# - approximately $14.00

Also a lot of decorating shops sell hi-ratio shortening in 3# containers, or can order 50# but they tend to be pretty pricey.

HTH

Hey guys, please explain to me what SWEETEX is?

Gordon Food Services (GFS) is where I got mine. It's a special order item so you'll need to have a manager order it for you. The item # is 1080220. It comes in a 50# box and at the time I bought it last summer, it was priced at $61.99. Hope this helps.

What is Hi-Ratio Shortening:
(Sweetex or Alpine)

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-142601.html

Multi-linked Hi-Ratio thread:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-171451.html

HTH

Thanks JanH! You are always sooooooo helpful. I really appreciate you!!

I just purchased it from Gordon Food Service in Rockford. I think it took about 2-3 weeks to get it once it was ordered. It was around $57.00 for 50lbs. I asked Sam's club about ordering it. The bakery manager at Sam's club said he would get back to me. This is now 4-5 weeks ago and still no phone call. GFS has good service.

HTH,

Michele

Thanks a bunch I found a GFS about 10 mins for my house.