How to Achieve High-Coverage Metallic Finishes Without E171
Introduction The ban on E171 (Titanium Dioxide) in the EU has created a massive headache for the food industry. For decades, manufacturers relied on E171 as the ultimate whitening and opacifying agent. It was the “base coat” that made colors pop and hid the dark surface of chocolate or baked goods. Now, R&D managers face […]
The Secret to Shiny Gold Cakes: Wet vs. Dry Edible Luster Dust Techniques
Introduction We all see those amazing cakes on Instagram. They look like someone dipped them in real, melted gold. The light hits them, and they shine like a mirror. But when you try to do that at home or in your bakery, it often fails. Instead of a shiny finish, you might get a dull, […]
The Sourcing Myth: Why No Factory Makes Every Natural Food Color
Launching a new product line often requires a diverse palette: a vibrant red for a beverage, a stable yellow for a gummy, and a specific blue for a frosting. While it is easy to find a natural food color supplier specialized in grape extracts, asking them for a yellow frequently leads to hesitation. They might […]
Anthocyanins in Food Coloring: Beautiful Colors With Hidden Limits
Anthocyanins sell themselves at first glance. You get reds, purples, and deep berry tones that look “natural” without trying too hard. Then production starts. A drink can look perfect in a lab beaker, then shift after pasteurization. One batch in a clear bottle fades on the shelf. That “purple” turns dull, and the customer calls […]
Edible Glitter vs Edible Luster Dust in Beverages: What Actually Works
If you work on beverage launches, you already know the hard truth: a drink can taste great and still fail on the first photo. Shimmer helps, but the “sparkle” decision is not a styling choice. It is a behavior choice. Edible glitter vs edible luster dust comes down to particle size, how the drink moves, and […]
Top 5 Edible Luster Dust Color Trends for 2026: Performance, Stability, and Applications
Color trends in 2026 are not just about what looks good on a mood board. In food decoration, a trend only “sticks” when you can repeat it at scale, across batches, and across real production conditions. That is why edible luster dust trends are shifting toward performance talk: coverage, shine uniformity, storage behavior, and how […]