What Is Tylose?

Decorating By beemarie Updated 19 May 2007 , 1:16am by 2yummy

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beemarie Posted 19 May 2007 , 12:05am
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I have been seeing tylose mentioned several times on these boards. Can you all tell me what it is, what it is used for, and where can you get if if I did need it? Thanks!

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redred Posted 19 May 2007 , 12:15am
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It is a trade name for CMC (carboxymethylcellulose) which is an alternative gum paste hardening ingredient to gum trag. It can be added to fondant to make a quick modelling paste which dries hard. You can get it from most cake decorating supply stores, including online stores.

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beemarie Posted 19 May 2007 , 1:07am
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Can you get it at Michael's? Thanks for the info....

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2yummy Posted 19 May 2007 , 1:16am
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You can also use it to make gumpaste. I have never seen it at Micheals. If you have any cake supply stores in your area that would probably be the best place to look.

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