Why Food Manufacturers Are Rethinking Synthetic Color Use in 2025
Food and beverage color used to be simple: pick a strong shade, make it stable, ship it. In 2025, it is not that simple. You now face customers asking about “artificial,” retailers asking for clean label, and regulators reviewing petroleum-derived dyes like Red 40 and Blue 1 for phase-out or warning language in certain categories, […]
Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Using Luster Dust on Drinks & Desserts
Shimmer drinks. Metallic cupcakes. Pearl-finish macarons. Gold-dusted strawberries. All of that looks easy on social media, but in real kitchens it’s not always that clean. Edible luster dust can clump, sink, taste weird, or just look dull on camera. A lot of that comes down to technique, not talent. If your glitter cocktails aren’t getting […]
Top 5 Mistakes Bakers Make When Using Edible Metallic Paint – And How to Fix Them
Shiny cakes catch the eye, glowing in the light with such a professional finish that they instantly attract attention and make people eager to try them. But lots of bakers feel sad when their bright plan turns into flat spots, breaks, or odd lines. Even good decorators hit these tiny messes at times. To get […]
Natural vs Synthetic Food Colors: What Manufacturers Need to Know Before Switching
Consumers scan ingredient labels first and photos second. Colour drives appetite, but the line between a good shade and a good label is thin. If you are weighing a change from synthetic dyes to plant-based pigments, the goal isn’t only a nice hue. You need repeatable colour, a clean label, and a process your team […]
Edible Drink Glitter for Cocktails: How to Make Your Drinks Shine at Parties
A sparkling drink catches your eye right away. When light touches a cocktail with edible drink glitter, it shines like a jewel or a night full of stars. That special moment—when the glass lights up—makes people happy. Guests take pictures with their phones. They remember your party for a long time. If you want that […]
Cotton Candy Glitter Bombs: How to Make Any Clear Drink Camera-Ready
Ever looked at a plain soda or cocktail and felt it needed a little sparkle to grab attention on social media? Those fizzy clips that go viral are not accidents. With one simple move, you can turn any clear drink into a small show. Drop in something light and sugary that melts and releases shimmer. […]