HOW TO COOK, COLOUR & STORE ISOMALT

A quick and easy method of cooking the Isomalt. Step-by-step instructions on how to make your own clear Isomalt, then how to colour to achieve translucent, mat and shimmered finishing on the Isomalt.
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* the ingredients, watch our video here: • INGREDIENTS FOR COOKIN...
* the equipment needed to cook, watch our video here • BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR IS...

[@marlettaengland1513]

Very good tutorial. Anxious to try this.

[@ACADEMYofCAKEDECORATING]

Hope you will enjoy it!

[@avrillategan5148]

What is ur temperature when setting it for ice cubes? We have very hot temps in South Africa, And im struggling to set mine without crystallising . Should we avoid the fridge or is it better to set in fridge?? No body tells us how to set in fridge or room temperature?

[@ACADEMYofCAKEDECORATING]

Crystallization occurs due to humidity, not temperature Isomalt cannot be stored in the fridge You need to leave cubes out to cool down at the room temperature and use them when needed. Think about it as a piece of sugar. If you store the sugar/ cubes in a humid environment they will crystalize
Why don't you mage cubes out of jelly? those can be placed on the cake then stored in the fridge

[@SumSuperStar55]

Hi, the item I created with isomalt needs to be packed but it's turning very sticky and sticking to my packaging..how do I avoid the item I created using isomalt from becoming sticky? Any suggestions would help!!

[@ACADEMYofCAKEDECORATING]

sugar is well known for absorbing moisture so unfortunately we have to deal with this by trying to store the items in an air tight container or along with some silica gel You can also try to coat them with vegetable oil or edible glaze but they may not look as good

[@avrillategan5148]

You stir.. Many others suggest not to stir.. What temperature is needed to set it to ice cubes please 🙏😊

[@ACADEMYofCAKEDECORATING]

You need to cook the Isomalt to 180 degrees Celsius

[@SunsetCookieCutters]

Why did my isomalt fog after it was dry?

[@ACADEMYofCAKEDECORATING]

sorry just noticed your question. The isomalt sets firm does not dry. And if there is even a bit of moisture in the room it gets absorbed and creates that foggy look on the surfaces of the Isomalt. To avoid this from happening you can glaze with edible glaze, apply a thin layer of oil or store in a very dry airtight container. Hope that helps

[@sarimalikhan2296]

Hi