Edible Glitter
Is your glitter edible? I am a little concerned that many people are unknowingly adding non-toxic glitters to their cake and cupcakes, in the mistaken belief that they are edible. These glitters are often sold along side edible products but are intended for decoration purposes only – to be used on items that are removed not to be eaten!!Edible products that add sparkle are available, however it is much more fun and cost effective to make your own. You can also easily make your edible glitter in any colour you might choose.
Here’s how to create edible metallic glitter:
You will need:
½ teaspoon Gum Arabic
½ teaspoon hot water
½ teaspoon edible metallic luster dust in colour of your choice
Paintbrush – flat headed or pallet knife
Non-stick ovenproof sheet or silicone mat
Oven preheated to 140°C
Sieve or tea strainer
Mix the Gum Arabic, water and food dust together in a small bowl, it should look like thick paint.
Pour onto the non-stick ovenproof sheet and spread the mix thinly using a paintbrush or pallet knife, you will find it separates into globules, this is perfectly normal.
Bake for about 10 mins or until the mix is thoroughly dry and starting to peel away from the sheet.
Remove from the oven and cool, then rub through a sieve or tea strainer
The glitter particle size you obtain depends on the mesh size used.
Gum, Arabic Powder, 1 lb.
Super Gold Luster Dust 2g $ 5.65 Add to Basket
You can also choose to purchase edible glitter.
