Guide for Non-Dairy Toppings

 For Optimum Results….. Here are Key Handling Instructions…...

  • Proper Handling - Thaw under refrigeration until product is fully thawed and has no visible ice crystals. Do not refreeze product, if received thawed.
  • Proper Amount in Bowl - 20 to 25% of mix bowl capacity. Make sure bowl is clean and cool.
  • Proper Temperature - Whip product 40 - 42° F (4.4 - 5.6º C)
  • Proper Whipping Time - Too long will make product stiff and dry. Product is finished when it begins to pull away from edge of bowl and forms soft, stable peaks.

 Other handling issues…….

Issue Reason Remedy
Long Whipping Time Too much liquid in bowl.
Whipping temperature off.
Whisk is missing wires.
Mixing speed incorrect.
10-25% of total bowl capacity.
Whip at 40 - 42° F (4.4 - 5.6º C)
Replace whisk
3 speed use 2/4 speed use 3
Low Yield/Volume Too much liquid in bowl.
Speed too low.
10-25% of total bowl capacity.
Use proper mixing speed shown above.
Product foams Too cold
Too much liquid in bowl.
Whip 40 - 42° F (4.4 - 5.6º C)
Weeping/Separating Speed is too high
Under whipping
Whip on medium /2 on 3 speed /3 on 4 speed.
Whip longer time.
Whip longer time. Too cold
Under whipping
Whip 40 - 42° F (4.4 - 5.6º C)
Whip longer time.
Off Flavor/Smell Not covered when stored in refrigerator, picking up flavors and odors. Store product covered and away from high flavor foods.
Too Stiff Whipping too long.
Product temp. too high.
Whip to desired consistency.
Whip 40 - 42° F (4.4 - 5.6º C)
Colors Bleeding Incorrect whipping temperature.
Correct type of color
Whip 40 - 42° F (4.4 - 5.6º C)
Liquid or paste preferred.
Cracking or Bulging on cake. Whipping speed too high.
Product applied on frozen cake.
Whip on medium.
Thaw cake before use.