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Gum arabic

What is Gum Arabic used for?

9th August 2011 by Lindy Smith

what is gum arabic used for

Gum Arabic, Gum tragacanth, CMC etc are all edible gums used in cake decorating. However, they all look very similar – white or off white powders sold in small plastic pots.  Each gum has it’s own specific uses, which can lead to a little confusion. In this blog, I am going to talk about the […]

Filed Under: FAQ Tagged With: cake, edible, glaze, glitter, gum, Gum arabic

Making metallic edible glitter – a recipe:

8th August 2011 by Lindy Smith

How to make metallic edible glitter - recipe by Lindy Smith

Is your glitter edible? I am a little concerned that many people are unknowingly adding non-toxic glitters to their cake and cupcakes, in the mistaken belief that they are edible. These glitters are often sold alongside edible products but are intended for decoration purposes only – to be used on items that are removed not […]

Filed Under: Sugar Recipes Tagged With: arabic, edible glitter, glitter, gold, Gum arabic, how to

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