What Are Sprinkles Made Of? Ingredients & Buying Guide
Have you ever wondered what are sprinkles made of? The short answer is pretty simple. Most factory-made sprinkles start with sugar, corn syrup, and cornstarch. Then, makers add food dyes. They also use wax or a glaze to make them shiny. Finally, they add anti-caking agents. These keep the pieces dry so they pour out […]
How to Use Edible Metallic Paint on Cookies, Fondant & Cakes
Do you want a nice, clean shine instead of ugly patches? The great news is that edible metallic paint is really simple to handle. People usually mess up for three basic reasons. First, the sweet surface is still squishy. Second, their brush holds way too much liquid. Third, they slap on too much paint right […]
Why Your Edible Pen Bleeds on Royal Icing & How to Fix It
You spend hours making a nice batch of sugar cookies. You put royal icing on them, and then you wait patiently. The top finally feels hard to touch. You grab a black food coloring marker because you want to draw a happy face or add some neat words. But then, your crisp line turns into […]
2026 Food Color Regulations: Safe TiO2 & Red 3 Alternatives
Time is running out for food and drink makers all over the world. You likely feel the heat from stores and buyers. They want cleaner labels. But your biggest problem right now is not just what people like to eat. It is the law. Rule makers across the globe are banning old synthetic dyes right […]
E171 Ban: Safe White Pigments for Candy Brands in 2026
The fallout from the European Union banning E171 hit the food supply chain very hard. Now in 2026, the shockwaves are still very real across the industry. Factory managers and candy makers face a huge nightmare. If you keep using this disputed chemical, you risk massive fines and losing your spot on major store shelves. […]
Top 10 Edible Glitters for Wedding Cakes in 2026
Planning a big party brings a lot of stress. Imagine spending hundreds of dollars on a special cake. Then, you find out the gold trim is just tiny pieces of plastic. Finding out a pretty cake is covered in bad craft dust is a really bad dream. No baker or bride ever wants to face […]