This blog post is an extension of a news article published in The Telegraph in the year 2012. Because the topic is still relevant and its significance has not diminished yet, we thought to do a follow-up so that consumers, who buy glitters for decoration and consumption, become informed consumers.
An investigation by food security authorities found that some glitters used for cake decorations were unsuitable for human consumption and in most cases suited exclusively for use on greetings card. Even many of the glitters were made from low-quality non-edible polyester plastic. When the plastic glitter was held under a microscope, it was shown that these are made with hexagonal fragments with jagged edges. Too bad, literally! If that was not enough, in one of such cases they even found finely powdered brass in glitter content.
The problem is most sellers label these glitters as non-toxic– which does not confirm whether it is safe to eat or not. Then, small-scale craft bakers and cupcake-makers assume that the toppings sold by the sellers are safe for consumption and they can use the products.
Given the gravity of the situation, it has been made clear that only glitters that are marked as ‘suitable for eating’ should be used for decorating cakes, pastries and consumption.
As a consumer, what should you do?
As mentioned above, if you are going to use glitters only for decoration, any type of glitter can work. But if you need them on the cakes and for consumption, buy after carefully reading the label. To save on time, and money, you can buy cake glitters online.
A good glitter supplier to consider is Cake Décor Group. Their products are 100% natural with no artificial colour, flavour and hydrogenated fat. You can choose from a range of products and select an offering depending on your budget.
An investigation by food security authorities found that some glitters used for cake decorations were unsuitable for human consumption and in most cases suited exclusively for use on greetings card. Even many of the glitters were made from low-quality non-edible polyester plastic. When the plastic glitter was held under a microscope, it was shown that these are made with hexagonal fragments with jagged edges. Too bad, literally! If that was not enough, in one of such cases they even found finely powdered brass in glitter content.
The problem is most sellers label these glitters as non-toxic– which does not confirm whether it is safe to eat or not. Then, small-scale craft bakers and cupcake-makers assume that the toppings sold by the sellers are safe for consumption and they can use the products.
Given the gravity of the situation, it has been made clear that only glitters that are marked as ‘suitable for eating’ should be used for decorating cakes, pastries and consumption.
As a consumer, what should you do?
As mentioned above, if you are going to use glitters only for decoration, any type of glitter can work. But if you need them on the cakes and for consumption, buy after carefully reading the label. To save on time, and money, you can buy cake glitters online.
A good glitter supplier to consider is Cake Décor Group. Their products are 100% natural with no artificial colour, flavour and hydrogenated fat. You can choose from a range of products and select an offering depending on your budget.
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