Just a note- be careful when shopping for edible glitters- many are advertised as "food glitter" are actually made of plastic and are just ok for food contact but not made to be eaten. Make sure you're buying something that explicitly states it is edible AND has food ingredients listed on the bottle.
We teach this all the time! We are leading educators in this area specifically. Our edible glitter is FDA complaint and kosher certified. Thank you for bringing this up!
Good explanation!!! I like how you showed us the difference between the two on the same piece instead of doing like one of those back to back or side by side comoarisons
I love the way that the glitter gives that chocolate mermaid tail a look but you know I think that the Luster Dust does a better job I love to look after that so pretty and I love that blue color.
Like other comments i bought what was labled food gliter from Amazon when i got it the lable said not meant for consumption. Now i make my own im not taking any chances. There was a story where a child at what was labled edible glitter and died from it. I just don't trust the market.
Personally I like the pearlescent look more than glitter in nearly all cases, food or otherwise. I feel like pearlescents is slept on in comparison to glitter and especially holo Edit: and yes I realize this has very little to do with the video lol
Ummm I don’t like how she said that edible glitter was fda compliment but didn’t mention if luster dust was no hate it’s just weird wording that makes it seem like luster dust isn’t fda compliant also being fda compliant and fda approved are two different things and I think you should clearify if they both are approved by the fda
A quick Google search gives you the info you need. From my quick 30 second search, it looks like a similar situation to the edible glitter. Some are approved while others are considered toxic when ingested.
Check the ingredients on glitters and luster dusts. Some say it's okay for food appliance but not for consumption as they're made with plastics and etc. Make sure it says edible on it.
Hi guys, Ed here, Owner of The Sugar Art. Thank you for all the feedback and questions, I’m happy to clarify some things. First, We are an FDA registered facility and have been manufacturing powder food colors for a long time. We are surveyed by the FDA, as any other food product manufacturer is. The FDA themselves does not *approve* any company’s products, as that would be an endorsement. Which is why the FDA only monitors for compliance. The FDA actually requires companies to state “FDA Compliant.” No food product company is able to state approved, since the FDA does not provide approvals of specific company products. They only monitor companies for compliance & ensure all of the ingredients inside of the company’s products, are approved for consumption. Which ours here at The Sugar Art, are including the luster dust show cased in this video. Not all luster dust is compliant however, and we have a full blog on the website with what you need to know around this topic specifically: www.thesugarart.com/a/blog/edible-luster-dust On every product we make, including the edible glitter and edible luster dust, you will find a full ingredient list under product descriptions via our website. On our labels you will find the same information, plus the required lot # and expiration date. Please visit the FDA website for more information around edible glitter and edible luster dusts as well. We thank you so much for following along!
I am genuinely intrigued and like Wondering, and hopefully someone can explain (or share their knowledge about the topic with me)... But, when u mess with food (by mess i mean, touch it, handle it, add stuff to it, leave it outside etc etc) doesn't that make it more prone to become nesting ground for bacteria? Just asking.
It depends, if you wash your hands prior or wear gloves the chance of bacteria getting onto the food is a lot less. However certain environments such as warm environments are preferable to bacteria and make them breed more.
Does luster dust have any dangers when you put it in drinks cause I’m looking at the directions and it tells me to not put it in any water or a water-based liquid but I need it for limeade 😅
This is food grade mica made in the United States. The mica that is mined for things like cosmetics and relies on child labor contains heavy metals and is not approved for human consumption.
If it's made with mica 100%, mica is often used in makeup, if it's made with food colour, sugar, or other food products then no since it will probably just dissolve.
So the mica we use is approved by the FDA for consumption, however, we do not know the laws around application on skin specifically since we are food product manufacturers. We always recommend cross checking our exact ingredients (listed on each product description) again cosmetic law on the FDA website. Thank you and good luck!
I love how everyone is talking about the glitter and luster dust. But am I the only on who heard he voice like glitch or cut? It happened twice. it happens when she says confection and when she says any confection. She says any twice. Plus you can hear other cuts in her voice.
Omg thx I can never tell wich is wich and I wanna make cakes ofc I am like a Barbie I wanna have my own business i wanna be a baker I wanna be a music producer/singer/songwriter I'm also trynna be a RUclipsr so yeah I'm the definition of the word barbie
Not the kind of mica you are referring to. This is food grade mica made in the United States and I'm assuming you are talking about the mica that is mined for things like cosmetics and relies on child labor. That sort of mica contains heavy metals and is not approved for human consumption.
Not the kind of mica you are referring to. This is food grade mica made in the United States and I'm assuming you are talking about the mica that is mined for things like cosmetics and relies on child labor. That sort of mica contains heavy metals and is not approved for human consumption.
It's not the same as the mined mica that used in cosmetics (which is likely what you are thinking about). Mined mica has been a "hot topic" lately because of the reliance the mined mica industry has on child slavery and the lack of transparency around where brands are sourcing their mined mica. This is edible mica is sourced in the US, FDA compliant and doesn't contain heavy metals (like mined mica does).
PSA: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "FOOD" GLITTER. ITS JUST PLASTIC GLITTER THAT THEY RELABELED AS "EDIBLE" GLITTER. Edit: Mica Powder is fine because it is made from a shiny mineral. And technically you can eat the plastic glitter. So this is more of a "check the ingredients" idea
Why are you spreading misinformation? FDA compliant edible glitter doesn't contain plastic; it contains food-grade mica (which isn't the same as mined mica aka the mica that is often questionable because the mining of mica is known to rely heavily on child labor).
Hi there, Yes - a specific size of mica is deemed 100% edible by the FDA. But it must not contain heavy metals or exceed that size. We are an FDA registered facility and only use FDA approved ingredients inside all of our products.
I'm just not sure. I believe any of these are actually really edible. And ok for humans to ingest. How have they made glitter, edible and Micah? How but anyway
Just a note- be careful when shopping for edible glitters- many are advertised as "food glitter" are actually made of plastic and are just ok for food contact but not made to be eaten. Make sure you're buying something that explicitly states it is edible AND has food ingredients listed on the bottle.
We teach this all the time! We are leading educators in this area specifically. Our edible glitter is FDA complaint and kosher certified. Thank you for bringing this up!
@Alicia 🙌
Thanks
And u can eat mica dust?
@@SavageMinnow Thank you!
Good explanation!!! I like how you showed us the difference between the two on the same piece instead of doing like one of those back to back or side by side comoarisons
Luster dust is more noticeably different in drinks it gives a nice effect in bar drinks
I think it looks disgusting.
So edible glitter is glitter and luster dust is metallic
You got it!
Luster dust is better i love luster dust
the mermaid tail was a such a great exanple to demonstrate both! it looks gorgeous with two different textures of sparkle
Glitter - shimmery finish
Luster dust - pearl finish
I recommend edible glitter for a more glitter look while the dust is more a metallic color
I hope that Mica is ethically sourced. I saw a documentary where kids are paid to collect mica for make up use.
So it's a gloss vs glitter thing... Good to know!
Luster dust is also commonly used in fantasy “potion” drinks!
I love the way that the glitter gives that chocolate mermaid tail a look but you know I think that the Luster Dust does a better job I love to look after that so pretty and I love that blue color.
Gorgeous gorgeous beautiful 😍
Both decorations have their own style and i like it. Very creative using the glitter as the scales and using the luster for the tail.
Thank you!
As someone who does art, I was like oh its just glitter vs mica powder and then you said mica 😅
Luster dust is like a shimmer paint!
everyone: focus on the things she is talk about me: haha "a any"
It’s a glitch in the audio. Have a good day.
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@@thesugarart They weren't being rude, and the glitch in the audio wasn't your fault! So you have no need to be rude back to them.
@@MaggieGraceWebb they're not..??
@@MaggieGraceWebb No one was being rude, calm down.
Oh my goodness that luster dust is GORGEOUS!!! 🧜
Thanks!
Mica is a silicate mineral in the same family as quartz. Just because you CAN eat it doesn't mean you SHOULD.
the edible glitter looks like glitter and the luster dust looks like pigment!
edible glitter = sparkly bits
luster dust = pigment
Me and my mum use lusterdust because it's easier and cleaner
Gorgeous mermaid tail cookie 🧜🏻♀️
Like other comments i bought what was labled food gliter from Amazon when i got it the lable said not meant for consumption. Now i make my own im not taking any chances. There was a story where a child at what was labled edible glitter and died from it. I just don't trust the market.
Lol but mica isn’t that edible or meant to be? I’m so confused😅
I LOVE MICROPLASTICS
Omg alternating edible glitter and lusterdust will look really cool
I prefer luster dust, it’s just so shiny
Personally I like the pearlescent look more than glitter in nearly all cases, food or otherwise. I feel like pearlescents is slept on in comparison to glitter and especially holo
Edit: and yes I realize this has very little to do with the video lol
Luster dust sounds like something angel dust would snort
Ummm I don’t like how she said that edible glitter was fda compliment but didn’t mention if luster dust was no hate it’s just weird wording that makes it seem like luster dust isn’t fda compliant also being fda compliant and fda approved are two different things and I think you should clearify if they both are approved by the fda
A quick Google search gives you the info you need. From my quick 30 second search, it looks like a similar situation to the edible glitter. Some are approved while others are considered toxic when ingested.
Luster dust is also fda approved. Don't worry.
Check the ingredients on glitters and luster dusts. Some say it's okay for food appliance but not for consumption as they're made with plastics and etc. Make sure it says edible on it.
Hi guys,
Ed here, Owner of The Sugar Art. Thank you for all the feedback and questions, I’m happy to clarify some things. First, We are an FDA registered facility and have been manufacturing powder food colors for a long time. We are surveyed by the FDA, as any other food product manufacturer is.
The FDA themselves does not *approve* any company’s products, as that would be an endorsement. Which is why the FDA only monitors for compliance. The FDA actually requires companies to state “FDA Compliant.” No food product company is able to state approved, since the FDA does not provide approvals of specific company products. They only monitor companies for compliance & ensure all of the ingredients inside of the company’s products, are approved for consumption.
Which ours here at The Sugar Art, are including the luster dust show cased in this video.
Not all luster dust is compliant however, and we have a full blog on the website with what you need to know around this topic specifically:
www.thesugarart.com/a/blog/edible-luster-dust
On every product we make, including the edible glitter and edible luster dust, you will find a full ingredient list under product descriptions via our website. On our labels you will find the same information, plus the required lot # and expiration date.
Please visit the FDA website for more information around edible glitter and edible luster dusts as well.
We thank you so much for following along!
It has mica, which usually involves child labor to fit in the mines starting as toddlers.
So there’s that, too.
So pretty
So edible glitter gives a sparkle and luster dust gives a shine
I am genuinely intrigued and like Wondering, and hopefully someone can explain (or share their knowledge about the topic with me)... But, when u mess with food (by mess i mean, touch it, handle it, add stuff to it, leave it outside etc etc) doesn't that make it more prone to become nesting ground for bacteria? Just asking.
It depends, if you wash your hands prior or wear gloves the chance of bacteria getting onto the food is a lot less. However certain environments such as warm environments are preferable to bacteria and make them breed more.
Highlighter and glitter got it
You would think people would know the difference between Glitter...and DUST.
Both are gorgeous...
Those are both so pretty 🤩
The difference is very obvious if you just look at them lmao
Very nice the mermade take is so pretty.
Dry dust is nice
I’m confused. Is that mermaid tail edible along with the glitter and gloss? Or are we just talking art pieces here.
Can you just use water with the luster dust or sugar water?
In other words: one is glitter, one is metallic.
Does luster dust have any dangers when you put it in drinks cause I’m looking at the directions and it tells me to not put it in any water or a water-based liquid but I need it for limeade 😅
she lagged at the start there lmao
Lol
Colour 🥺❤️
Okay but my problem is choosing which and what color because I want them alll on one 😂
I love mermaids
Omg that is so gorgeous!
Can you explain the difference between luster dust and pearl dust?
Where do you source your mica and do you personally investigate and visit the mining sites to check for toddler labor?
This is food grade mica made in the United States. The mica that is mined for things like cosmetics and relies on child labor contains heavy metals and is not approved for human consumption.
This is 5 year old me that use to eat the tubes of glitters dream.
Does this transfer when you touch it or once it dries it doesn’t transfer?
Beautiful just beautiful 😍😍
Just cause it says it’s edible doesn’t mean you would eat it. I would never eat edible glitter…
Nice side by side!
Can I airbrush luster dust with vodka on chocolate?
Can i use water to mix with the luster?
So luster dust is more versatile
Thanks!
I have a question do you think edible glitter or luster dust can be used in lipgloss? I'm trying to find different solutions.
Idk may make ur skin break out I’d use a shimmer eyeshadow but some on ur finger then rub a chapstick on ur finger
It's often made of sugar so will just dissolve
If it's made with mica 100%, mica is often used in makeup, if it's made with food colour, sugar, or other food products then no since it will probably just dissolve.
So the mica we use is approved by the FDA for consumption, however, we do not know the laws around application on skin specifically since we are food product manufacturers. We always recommend cross checking our exact ingredients (listed on each product description) again cosmetic law on the FDA website. Thank you and good luck!
@@violetskies14 Hi, Our products contain no sugar inside of them, but some products do - ours only have FDA Food Colors. Thank you for your input!
Edible shimmer powder will be considered luster dust?
I was wondering if color solution is same as dipping solution it's what I got and I love this ideas thanks have good day! :) hehe
Which is best for drinks?
DiamonDust edible glitter
but guys, it's obvious🤦♀️...but it's nice that you explain it anyway
Me who works in a sweet shop: kinda like the difference between sherbet crystals and kali powder 🔮
So it's just like edible pearlescent powder
I love how everyone is talking about the glitter and luster dust. But am I the only on who heard he voice like glitch or cut? It happened twice. it happens when she says confection and when she says any confection. She says any twice. Plus you can hear other cuts in her voice.
Just wannanknow how it tastes😅 i hope not bitter or wierd ( no doubt looks pretty though)
Edible this. Edible that.
Me... shiny!!! 😳😳😳😳
Not a fan of mica due to the way it's mined.
I didn’t even know luster dust existed
🤩😱🤩
Which liquid you use
Soo! Pretty😘
does it stain like the non edible glitter? like you can't get rid of it for like days
Mmmmm I love microplastics mmmm I'm so full of microplatics
Edible glitter is not made of microplastics. 🤦🏻♀️
What does it taste like?
It doesn't really have a taste
Where can you get the color solution?
Omg thx I can never tell wich is wich and I wanna make cakes ofc I am like a Barbie I wanna have my own business i wanna be a baker I wanna be a music producer/singer/songwriter I'm also trynna be a RUclipsr so yeah I'm the definition of the word barbie
Isn’t the difference between glitter and luster kind of obvious
That's good
If you rlly think about it when you think glitter do you think powder or chunks same thing with dust
No, but yes.
Cool
But is that tail edible?
Which do you like better
You don’t want to be using Mica!
Not the kind of mica you are referring to. This is food grade mica made in the United States and I'm assuming you are talking about the mica that is mined for things like cosmetics and relies on child labor. That sort of mica contains heavy metals and is not approved for human consumption.
God I hate glitter
I used to love it
But now the game is
Microplastics or child slavery
I believe some is made from seaweed, which doesn't have the same moral/health implications! It's hard to find, though.
Not the kind of mica you are referring to. This is food grade mica made in the United States and I'm assuming you are talking about the mica that is mined for things like cosmetics and relies on child labor. That sort of mica contains heavy metals and is not approved for human consumption.
You sound like Kelly Kapoor
Wait is mica powder edible?
It's a non metallic mineral, so it's no worse than calcium or iron
It's not the same as the mined mica that used in cosmetics (which is likely what you are thinking about). Mined mica has been a "hot topic" lately because of the reliance the mined mica industry has on child slavery and the lack of transparency around where brands are sourcing their mined mica. This is edible mica is sourced in the US, FDA compliant and doesn't contain heavy metals (like mined mica does).
@@Throatzillaaa thank you
PSA: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "FOOD" GLITTER. ITS JUST PLASTIC GLITTER THAT THEY RELABELED AS "EDIBLE" GLITTER.
Edit: Mica Powder is fine because it is made from a shiny mineral. And technically you can eat the plastic glitter. So this is more of a "check the ingredients" idea
Why are you spreading misinformation? FDA compliant edible glitter doesn't contain plastic; it contains food-grade mica (which isn't the same as mined mica aka the mica that is often questionable because the mining of mica is known to rely heavily on child labor).
what is edible glitter made out of?
I'd love to know as well
I ❤️ MICROPLASTICS
Wait...is mica edible?!
Hi there, Yes - a specific size of mica is deemed 100% edible by the FDA. But it must not contain heavy metals or exceed that size. We are an FDA registered facility and only use FDA approved ingredients inside all of our products.
But what is it made of?
The glitter is usually made out of gelatin, but there are some gelatin free kinds
What do they look like on top of each other? 🧐
U ruined my day lol
Wait howw 🥲
what’s it made out of?
Mica and some things that have not yet been identified as carcinogens 🤷♀️
Idk but they claim it is FDA approved! IT also has extra fine mica, and no sugar.
I ate glitter before 😅
And I can promise it wasn't edible glitter.
It wasn’t edible it was normal glitter 😊
I'm just not sure. I believe any of these are actually really edible. And ok for humans to ingest. How have they made glitter, edible and Micah? How but anyway
Mika