Whipped Topping Mix is a dairy free dry mix made primarily from vegetable oil, corn starch, and flavorings. The product is low calorie offering only about 10 calories per serving and is promoted as a shelf stable, low calorie alternative to fresh whipped cream.
To use the product you simply place it in a bowl, add water and whip. The product works well as a topping and can be incorporated into recipes that blend the product in with other ingredients (like a chiffon pie).
Sugar, Dextrose, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut And Palm Kernel Oils), Modified Corn Starch, Propylene Glycol Monostearate (Emulsifier), Acetylated Monoglycerides (Emulsifier), Sodium Silicoaluminate (Anticaking Agent), Mono- And Diglycerides (Emulsifier), Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Artificial And Natural Flavor, Yellow 5, Yellow 6.
As an alternative you can make your own emergency whipped topping (not dairy free) using powdered dry milk, vanilla, sugar and water.*
Combine the dry powdered milk and water in the bowl of a mixer and whip until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes on medium-high. Add the vanilla and mix again again for about 5 minutes until the peaks are firm. Gradually mix in the sugar and beat another minute. The topping should be used immediately as it will break down fairly quickly.
*The dry ingredients can be combined and stored in a container with a tight fitting lid for use later.