Hi,
I wanted to use CK products Luster Dust Super Gold on my cookies. I'm only going to use a little bit on a flower on the cookie; however when I checked the CK website, it says this product is for "decorative purposes". So, does this mean that it isn't edible? The container says non-toxic but I'm not sure if I should use it on the cookie since I want the entire cookie eaten (I don't want the flower to be removed). Are there products like this that are edible?
Thanks!
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It means it's not FDA-approved, so you eat at your own risk and shouldn't serve consumers these dusts, probably even with warning.
But yes, there are lines of food-grade, FDA-approved dusts available. Many (if not all) of the Wilton pearl dusts are FDA-approved (though double-check the labels) and here's a site which claims a whole line of approved colors: http://www.lusterdust.com/pldufdaapbyc.html
I've used the Wilton dusts and they're fine; can't say anything about the quality of the latter.
As there's been more and more public outcry about the large-quantity use of luster dusts (particularly disco dust), I suspect we'll be seeing more and more food-grade versions coming available.
In fact, someone recently mentioned that Karen's Cookies is also carrying a new line, though I couldn't find it with a quick search of their site. Maybe someone else will have that link?
Karen's is calling it: Elite Color Dust http://www.karenscookies.net/search.asp?keyword=Elite+Color+Dust&search=GO
