Regular granulated sugar is OK for patties, and cheaper, and maybe
   easier to blend.
 
   Small quantities of patties can be made by mixing the sugar and
   antibiotic dry with a rotary beater (Mixmaster) and adding the solid
   shortening or oil.
 
   Larger quantities can be made with a commercial dough hook blender. If
   you leave it blend too long it will turn into fluffy cake icing.
 
   Heating would likely have a bad effect on the antibiotic.
 
   Kerry Clark, Apiculture Specialist
   B.C. Ministry of Agriculture
   1201 103 Ave
   Dawson Creek B.C.
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