For food safety purposes, any entries with frostings and fillings must calculate the amount of sugar in the frosting/filling recipe only. Calculation must be attached to entry, or the placing will be lowered one ribbon when judged. Frosting and fillings need to contain more than 65% sugar for safety. Examples on how to calculate this percentage are included in the publication located at: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3544.pdf.
While the concept has been encouraged and taught in recent years, it has not been a required item or stated in the rules. It has been added to the 2023 4-H Kansas State Fair book. If possible, you are encouraged to adopt this rule at local county fairs. We realize the timing may be a bit late, considering some fair books have already been printed. Please continue to stress the importance of the safety of frostings and fillings at all fairs and clarify that this new rule will be enforced at the 2023 Kansas State Fair in the 4-H Foods Division. Questions may be directed towards Amy Sollock at asollock@ksu.edu or Karen Blakeslee at kblakesl@ksu.edu.
