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    New York bans soy

    in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making

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    NYC Health Board Votes to Ban Trans Fats

    By SARA KUGLER

    The Associated Press

    Tuesday, December 5, 2006; 12:54 PM

    NEW YORK -- The Board of Health voted Tuesday to make New York the nation's first city to ban artery-clogging artificial trans fats at restaurants _ from the corner pizzeria to high-end bakeries.

    The board, which passed the ban unanimously, did give restaurants a slight break by relaxing what had been considered a tight deadline for compliance. Restaurants will be barred from using most frying oils containing artificial trans fats by July and will have to eliminate the artificial trans fats from all of their foods by July 2008.

    But restaurant industry representatives called the ban burdensome and unnecessary.

    "We don't think that a municipal health agency has any business banning a product the Food and Drug Administration has already approved," said Dan Fleshler, a spokesman for the National Restaurant Association.

    Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden said recently that officials seriously weighed complaints from the restaurant industry, which argued that it was unrealistic to give them six months to replace cooking oils and shortening and 18 months to phase out the ingredients altogether.

    The ban contains some exceptions; for instance, it would allow restaurants to serve foods that come in the manufacturer's original packaging.

    Trans fats are believed to be harmful because they contribute to heart disease by raising bad cholesterol and lowering good cholesterol at the same time. Some experts say that makes trans fats worse than saturated fat.

    The panel also passed another measure that has made restaurants unhappy: Some that chose to inform customers about calorie content will have to list the information right on the menu. The rule would generally apply to fast-food restaurants and other major chains.

    Sheila Weiss, director of nutritional policy for the restaurant association, said the rule would be a disincentive for restaurants to provide any nutritional information.

    Trans fats are formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats by adding hydrogen in a process called hydrogenation. A common example of this is partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is used for frying and baking and turns up in processed foods like cookies, pizza dough and crackers. Trans fats, which are favored because of their long shelf life, are also found in pre-made blends like pancake and hot chocolate mix.

    The FDA estimates the average American eats 4.7 pounds of trans fats each year.

    Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who banned smoking in bars and restaurants during his first term, is somewhat health-obsessed, and even maintains a weight-loss competition with one of his friends in order to stay slim.

    He has dismissed cries that New York is crossing a line by trying to legislate diets.

    "Nobody wants to take away your french fries and hamburgers _ I love those things, too," he said recently. "But if you can make them with something that is less damaging to your health, we should do that."

    Many food makers have stopped using trans fats on their own, after the Food and Drug Administration began requiring companies to list trans fat content on labels.

    Fast-food restaurants and other major chains were particularly interested in the board's decision on Tuesday, because for these companies, a trans-fat ban wouldn't just involve substituting one ingredient for another. In addition to overhauling recipes, they have to disrupt nationwide supply operations and try to convince customers that the new french fries and doughnuts will taste just as good as the originals.

    Already, McDonald's Corp. has been quietly experimenting with more than a dozen healthier oil blends but has not committed to a full switch. At an investor conference last month, CEO Jim Skinner said the company is making "very good progress," at developing an alternative, and vowed to be ready for a New York City ban.

    Wendy's International Inc. introduced a zero-trans fat oil in August and Yum Brands Inc.'s KFC and Taco Bell said they also will cut the trans fats from their kitchens.

    Taco Bell worked for more than two years to find a substitute, conducting blind consumer taste tests and extensive research, the company said.

    Chicago is also considering its own trans fat law, which wouldn't ban them outright but would severely restrict the amount that kitchens can use. The measure would apply only to large restaurants, defined as those that make more than $20 million in sales per year.

    New York's move to ban trans fats has mostly been applauded by health and medical groups, although the American Heart Association warns that if restaurants aren't given ample time to make the switch, they could end up reverting to ingredients high in saturated fat, like palm oil.

    ___

    Associated Press Writer David B. Caruso contributed to this report.

    Golden Brands

    in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making

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    I am currently putting up a map of all the people selling my products. I know alot of you buy my products from elsewhere and re-sell. If you do this and would like for me to put you on my map send me a PM with all you information. This way if someone calls from your area I can send them your way,.

    thanks,

    jason

    Re-blend GW444

    in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making

    Posted

    I have 2 50 lb boxes of the old 444.I didn't like it because the tarts seemed oily but was glad to get a wax that I could use for both containers and tarts.So now I guess I will get another bag this time (or sample) from my supplier.I still have those 2 boxes I was so excited about.I will do some more testing with containers.Hate to let it sit.

    LynnS

    There is no reason to let this sit. You can still use it. It is not a bad wax, we just made it better.

    Re-blend GW444

    in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making

    Posted

    I just wanted to let all of you know we have re-blended the GW444. It is now alot like the GW464, but has a melt point of 121-125. Anyone interested in trying this blend can contact the following to purchase a sample...

    1) Gateway- You can reach them at 877-220-1963

    2) Millcreek Candle Supply- 574 653 2098

    3) SoyCandle.com- 502 955 4438

    4) The Candle Makers Store- 513 868 9425

    Thanks to all of you that show Golden Brands your support and I look forward to hearing of your findings.

    Jason

    Has anyone tried the Golden Brand soy ???

    in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making

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    This is a list of everyone who carries the GW464.

    1) Gateway- call 1-877-220-1963 or email at Kkackley@gatewayfoodproducts.com for more information. Ask for Kris. They are located in Dupo, IL.

    2) Alabaster Candle Supply- you can call the Alabama or the Louisville Location.

    3) Southern Sensations- They are located in Flat Rock, MI.

    4)SoyCandle.com- based in Louisville, Kentucky, this is a new company that will carry ALL of the Golden Brands products. The website is now active and you can reach them at 1-866-375-8969

    5) Makes Scents Candles- Based out of Ohio.

    6) Aztec International- based in Knoxville, TN.

    7) The Candle Makers Store- based in Hamilton, OH.

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