Make sure before buying that edible glitters are edible

There has been some debate off late about the usefulness of using glitter in edible content – some doubt that they pose serious health risks while some say glitters are actually good for any type of food decoration. Post publication of some reports about chefs’ doubt about the use of glitter in actual edible content, topic is taken on a new stride.

If you are also doubtful that your edible content is safe to be included with glitters, read on. As a buyer, if you take care of some special consideration before buying glitters, you could stay safer. Read on!

For years, cake glitters are sold and marketed in specialsied designer pots labeled as ‘edible’ and ‘non-toxic’. Edible type of glitters usually gets manufactured from starch-based food products that can be digested by human body. Whereas; non-toxic glitters are usually designed and made from plastic anad are not good and even safe for human consumption.

So, what a consumer need before buying glitters? Simple information is of no use; if you are not aware about the basic facts

As a consumer, you need to read the label of the pots before you buy. If the label says edible, you could ensure that these are safe to use and consumption. But the label need to clearly state the fact in writing.

If the pots you are buying say that the edible glitter is good and safe for human consumption, you could yet ask the retailer if you have doubt. The retailer has the duty to tell you about the nature of product you are purchasing. But if the label of the pots say designer glitter or anything other than the word edible, you need to be cautious.

If edible word is not clearly stated on the label, make sure to just use it for designing purpose, and not for consumption. That’s it!