Here are a few alternatives to using shortening (http://strathconabeekeepers.blogspot.ca/search/label/bee%20feeding). Bruce. -----Original Message----- Hello from Israel! I'm looking for a pollen-substitute recipe that does not include shortening, which isn't generally available here. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm