Edible glitter, everything you need to know
Edible glitters and powders add a festive and decorative element to your baked goods. They add a subtle shine and color, making your creations look more appealing. Moreover, they create a playful and festive atmosphere, making edible glitters a fun addition for special occasions and celebrations. You can use them on various baked goods, such as cakes, cupcakes, cookies, donuts, pies and even desserts like pudding or ice cream. They add a decorative touch to sweets and are perfect for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays or anniversaries.
What is edible glitter and why is it becoming increasingly popular?
Edible glitter is a food-safe variety of glitter. It is made from ingredients specifically designed for eating. It is often added to food to create a decorative and sparkly effect. Its rising popularity may be due to the growing interest in creative and eye-catching food presentation, especially in the world of baking and desserts. It offers a fun way to make dishes visually appealing and can be eaten safely.
Edible gold glitter: A sparkling addition to your creations
Want to add a touch of glitter and glamour to your baking creations? Then use edible gold glitter powders from Sugarflair, FunCakes or Rainbow Dust. This will add a beautiful and festive touch to your baked goods. Gold is a color that is often associated with luxury and elegance, which makes it very appealing to use. They are ideal for festive occasions. With gold glitter on your cakes and treats for New Year's Eve, you will take the party to a high level and enter the New Year sparkling. A gold glitter makes your baking unique and eye-catching in its own way.
Sparkle with golden glitter powderHow to decorate with edible glitter
To make your baking unique with edible glitter, you can use several creative techniques:
- Accentuate details: Apply glitter to specific details of your baking, such as edges, decorations or letters, to accentuate them and make them stand out.
- Ombre effect: Create an ombre effect by using glitters in different shades of the same color. For example, start with a light shade at the bottom and build up to a darker shade at the top.
- Glitter edges: Apply glitter to the edges of your baking for a subtle, sparkly finish.
- Mix colors: Combine different colors of glitter to achieve a vibrant, colorful effect to match the theme of your occasion.
- Patterns and shapes: Create specific patterns or shapes with the glitter, such as stripes, spirals or dots, to create an eye-catching design.
Take your party to the next level with edible glitter in your drink
You can add edible glitters to various drinks to give them a festive and sparkly look. Try them in:
- Cocktails: Add a pinch of edible glitter to cocktails for a glamorous touch. Think glitter rims on glasses or glitter sprinkles in the drink itself.
- Mocktails: Make non-alcoholic versions of popular cocktails and add glitter for a cheerful presentation.
- Soft drinks: Make ordinary soft drinks more festive by adding a touch of edible glitter. Stir well to spread them evenly.
- Smoothies: Give healthy smoothies a playful twist by adding a pinch of edible glitter on top of the foam.
- Iced Tea or iced coffee: For a special occasion, sprinkle some edible glitter over your iced tea or iced coffee to brighten them up.
Add a sparkling touch to your drinks with edible glitter. Whether you enjoy a sophisticated cocktail, a refreshing mocktail, simple soda, healthy smoothie, iced tea or iced coffee, a touch of glitter makes all the difference. Experiment with subtle glitter rims on glasses or sprinkle some magic directly into your drink. Would you like to make your own glitter drinks? Then read our blog on exactly how to do it!
From cocktails to cupcakes: shine on with edible glitter and make festive treats and drinks!