The first time I saw edible glitter used for decorating baked goods I had to have some. I was watching a pastry chef adorn a beautifully decorated cake with it. I loved how it made the cake glimmer with pride.
Edible glitter adds color and sparkle to a variety of baked goods. It comes in many colors including gold and silver. The process for making edible glitter is similar to the way cellophane wrap is produced. A liquid gel is formed into very thin layers which are then cut into very tiny flakes.
Most glitters are made from gum arabic, a natural emulsifier. It comes from the hardened sap of the Acacia Senegal tree. A different type of edible glitter is made from a gelling agent called sodium alginate, which comes from the cell walls of brown kelp. This type of glitter is made to last a little longer before it starts dissolving.
There are edible glitters that have flavoring added to them. Flavored glitter melts immediately in your mouth, impacting even more flavor to the foods you eat. Non-sugar sweeteners can also be added to give the flakes a sweet taste.
The food dyes in edible glitter are approved by the FDA. It is completely safe to consume. Make sure you never store arts and crafts glitter next to edible glitter. Craft glitter is made from tiny flecks of plastic or foil. You wouldn’t want to eat that type of glitter by mistake.
If you really like to decorate baked goods, add some edible glitter to your baking pantry. A good time to use it is during the holidays when you want to serve something special to family and friends. You can also stencil the tops of cakes with it. I like how the white glitter makes a white frosted treat look like a winter wonderland of snow!
Happy decorating,
Pam
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