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How to Substitute Oil in Cold Process Recipes
In episode 113 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola explores the art of substituting oils in cold process soapmaking. The episode opens with an introduction to the topic, followed by a deep dive into understanding soap making oils, their SAP values, and characteristics. Anne-Marie provides guidelines and practical examples for substituting oils in soap recipes, focusing on common oils such as palm, olive, and coconut. She explains the differences between pomace olive oil and pure olive oil, and offers a list of common substitutes. The episode concludes with final tips on oil substitution and closing remarks, along with a mention of BrambleBerry.com.
Key Points
- Understanding the properties of each oil and butter is crucial for making successful substitutions in cold process soap recipes.
- Always run your modified recipe through a Lye Calculator to ensure the correct amount of lye is used for proper saponification.
- Substituting oils with similar characteristics helps maintain the desired qualities of the original recipe, but always make a small test batch to evaluate the final product.
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