Vegetable shortening for softening sugar paste, fondant, and pastillage.
Azucren's 300 g Azubutter is a white vegetable shortening for professional cake design, designed as a European alternative to vegetable shortenings imported from outside the EU. Free of trans fats and partially hydrogenated oils, it softens and lubricates sugar paste, fondant, pastillage, and gum paste. Its creamy texture remains stable at room temperature, with no refrigeration required. Comes in a 300 g airtight jar, suitable for regular use in a studio.
Technical specifications
Format
300 g
Airtight jar
Stable texture
18-22 °C
No refrigeration
Storage
6-12 months
After opening
Recommended uses
Softening hardened or dry fondant and sugar paste
Lubricating the work surface for rolling and spreading
Greasing the cutting edges of cookie cutters for clean cuts
Working with gum paste and sugar flowers: work surface, veiners, modeling tools
Unmolding chocolate molds, cake pops, and pastillage pieces
How to use it
To soften hardened fondant: measure out 5 to 8 g of Azubutter per 500 g of dough, warm it slightly between your hands, then knead it in vigorously until the dough becomes soft and elastic again. Adjust the amount according to the initial hardness, without exceeding 2% of the total dough weight, or 10 g maximum per 500 g.
For rolling, grease the work surface with a very thin layer, 2 to 3 g for 40 x 40 cm, using a paper towel and circular motions: the fondant lifts off easily, with no starch or powdered sugar residue.
For cookie cutters, brush a trace of Azubutter onto the cutting edges with a dry brush before cutting: the shapes release without deforming, useful for fine patterns and slender letters.
Professional quantities by use
Soften standard fondant
1% of the dough weight, or 5 g for 500 g
Soften very hardened fondant
2% maximum, or 10 g for 500 g
Grease 40x40 cm work surface
2 to 3 g, ultra-thin layer
Grease 50x50 cm work surface
3 to 4 g, in concentric circles
Grease cookie cutter
Brush once, only along the cutting edges
Unmold chocolate mold
Thin coating with a soft brush
Patissland tip
Compared with traditional vegetable shortenings
Origin
Azubutter: Spain, EU. Vegetable shortening imported from outside the EU: origin varies.
Trans fatty acids
Azubutter: 0%. Non-EU import: varies by version.
Partial hydrogenation
Azubutter: no. Non-EU import: variable.
EU compliance (WHO, EFSA)
Azubutter: yes. Imports from outside the EU: check based on origin.
Availability in France
Azubutter: standard distribution. Imports from outside the EU: variable lead times and costs.
Format
Azubutter: 300 g in an airtight container, suitable for product testing or regular production.
Complete technical data sheet
Brand
Azucren, Spain
Product type
Food-grade vegetable shortening
Color
Uniform white
Texture
Creamy, semi-solid at 18-22 °C
Taste and smell
Neutral
Trans fatty acids
0%
Partial hydrogenation
No
Compliance
EU standards, WHO and EFSA recommendations
Net weight
300 g
Packaging
Food-grade plastic container, airtight lid
Storage before opening
Room temperature 15-25 °C, away from light
Storage after opening
6 to 12 months at room temperature
Refrigeration
Not recommended; excessive hardening
Allergens
May contain traces depending on the production line; check the batch label. Gluten-free, lactose-free, milk protein-free, egg-free, and nut-free, depending on formulation.
Diet
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, 100% plant-based; for strict vegan use, check the origin of the emulsifiers on the batch label.
Nutritional values per 100 g
Energy 900 kcal / 3760 kJ, fat 100 g, of which saturated 25-35 g, monounsaturated 40-50 g, polyunsaturated 20-30 g, trans fatty acids 0 g, carbohydrates 0 g, protein 0 g, salt 0 g
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
What is the difference between Azubutter and a standard imported vegetable shortening?
Azubutter offers guaranteed EU regulatory compliance: 0% trans fatty acids, no partial hydrogenation, compliant with WHO and EFSA recommendations, with stable distribution in France and no import restrictions.
Should Azubutter be refrigerated after opening?
No. Cold makes the product excessively hard and difficult to use. Store the tightly sealed container at room temperature, between 18 and 22 °C.
How much should I use to soften 1 kg of very hardened fondant?
Start with 10 to 15 g, knead for 3 to 5 minutes, let rest for 10 minutes, then reassess. Add more only if necessary, without exceeding 20 g in total, or 2% of the weight of the paste.
