Carma Massa Ticcino - Rolling Fondant, Tropical - 7 Kg / 15.4 Lbs (Pack of 1 Bucket)

Absolutely, positively THE best fondant to work with out there, and I find that everyone who appreciates fondant enjoys this fondant. It comes with a at least a 6+ month expiration date and the packaging is excellent. (I mean packed like Fort Knox!) If you're on the fence about this, add up the cost per lb for yourself that you spend on fondant. Include the amount you have to throw away because the fondant tore irreparably. Include what you don't charge because you don't have the time to work with the fondant to get that crisp edge. Include what you don't charge because your fondant has "elephant skin". Include time lost because you're trying to find the "front" of the cake or trying to figure out how to cover up a tear or a nick you can't get out because the fondant has dried out too quickly. Not to mention how these things throw off your original deign plan. Then compare THAT "total" cost to the cost of this fondant. You'll probably find you'll save quite a bit of money and have happier customers who brag about your cakes.This fondant has a uniquely long work time and smooths seams like magic for wrapping cakes. And if you live in a hot or humid climate for wedding season then forget about it; this is the only fondant that has ever performed like this for me and I have tried them All. If you expect beautiful cakes EVERY time, this is the fondant that will give that to you.Did I mention how quickly you can take it from bucket to rolling pin? This fondant kneads quickly and easily into a pliable consistency without all of the strain on your hands. I know I'm all over the place in this review, but I wanted to get it out quickly as I think every decorator should try this fondant at least once and experience the quality and amazing workability.

First I will like to say no one is paying me to say this. I was at a cake decorating class where I learned to make a christening dress. The instructor was amazing. She teaches in many different countries and has won cake competitions around the world. I was so impressed with her that I asked her what her preference for fondant was. She told me "Carma, it's a little more expensive but I will never use anything else." After pricing it out and various Internet sites, I found this site to have the lowest price even after including shipping charges. I received my package quickly as promised and immediately I checked the expiration date to check if perhaps I was getting an old product. Product received was produced 3 months ago with another 9 months to go on the best by date. Considering product comes from Switzerland, this is a very reasonable date. Another source I had looked into advertised product as having a 3-6 month shelf life. I used the fondant today and I have to say that it was very soft right out of the bucket. It was soft but not sticky. I rolled it in no time, covered the cake with it and it and it was so easy to work with that my cake looked perfect in no time. No cracking anywhere. The taste was also amazing. As long as this product is available here in the states I will never use anything else.

I'm a semiprofessional Baker. I haven't used a ton of fondant, but have tried a few. After such positive reviews I spent the extra money on this one. It doesn't stick to utensils or work surface, rolls very thin and doesn't have much of a taste. Colors well for most colors, and gives plenty of working time.Cons are I still got a bit of elephant skin. I tried a few times. It also takes a few days to dry out completely, so I'd probably have to add stiffeners to make figures/bows out of it.

I was skeptical about spending so much on fondant. When I tried ordering it, I was told that they do not ship to Hawaii. I actually emailed the company to see why they wouldn't ship to Hawaii if I was willing to pay shipping prices. The president of the company emailed me back and told me to call him. I did and he actually mailed it to me and said if I ever wanted to order more, just call his office and he would ship it to me. I was impressed with how accommodating he was. When I received the fondant, I was nervous about using it because it's hot and humid here in Hawaii. I used it on a 10th anniversary cake and I was surprise at how well it held up in the heat and humidity. It is so easy and pliable to work and it taste great. I hate the taste of fondant but this one is amazing. Everyone was eating the fondant, which most people just throw away. I will never use another fondant but this one. Can't wait til we get back to the mainland so I can acquire it more easier and not have to bother the president of the company(:

If I could give this less than one star I would...I have spent my entire day and I mean my ENTIRE DAY!!! Trying to tint this fondant purple. Apparently it is IMPOSSIBLE to tint this fondant, it quite simply does not take color. I have wasted 3 lbs of it already and it is NOT CHEAP!I have tried mixing it with already colored purple fondant, nope, it turns blue...and an ugly shade of blue at that, I have tried purple gel color...nope same result. I have tried blue and red gel color NOPE....it turns a grayish putty color. I have a cake decorating business and have used Fonderiffic, Satin Ice and Wilton Fondant. I have made hundreds of cakes and have never encountered a fondant like this in my life!! I cannot vouch for how it rolls out because I simply have not gotten that far. All I can say is I am exhausted, stressed to the max and have wasted my entire work day on this and am currently heading to Michaels so I can get some of their fondant to salvage my day. Unless you need a white cake AVOID THIS FONDANT!!!! I cannot stress enough how much I despise this right now and the nearly $100.00 I spent on what turned out to be useless crap to me!!