Is Luster Dust Edible????

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giggysmack Posted 11 Jul 2007 , 9:13pm
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I have a question about the Luster Dust being edible a local distrubutor's website says that it is not intended for consumption. Does anyone have any information on this? I will provide a link to their webpage. Thanks in advance.
http://www.caketop.ca/index.html

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crisseyann Posted 11 Jul 2007 , 9:18pm
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Even though it states it is not intended for consumption, I think the amount used poses a VERY slight risk to people, There could be a problem with children, the elderly or the infirm injesting it. For the most part, I think it's fine.

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aoliveira Posted 11 Jul 2007 , 9:24pm
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Luster dust is not edible. It's non toxic, just like play-dough, but you wouldn't want your kids consuming too much of that.

There's definitely a difference between non toxic and edible. I thought they were the same until I went to buy luster dust and was schooled on it. Edible means it is FDA approved for consumption. Non toxic means it won't kill you if you eat a little, but it is not meant to be eaten.

You can buy edible luster dust but it's very expensive.

HTH,
Alex

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giggysmack Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:20am
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would anyone know where to buy the edible luster dust?

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TexasSugar Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 3:51am
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I believe Wilton's new Pearl Dust is FDA approved. It only comes in 6 colors though.

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Sandi4tpc Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 1:30pm
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It might be helpful to read the link on the top of the cake decorating forum. I read it and it seems that it may be okay; many people use it on most of their cakes.
Here's the link for that thread.

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-54059.html

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SILVERCAT Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 1:39pm
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I just bought some of wiltons Pearl dust and I looked on the package, the only thing I see is that it is kosher! I know this doesnt help but thought I would add my 2cents!

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SILVERCAT Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 3:21pm
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I just called wilton and asked if their pearl dust is edible and they told me yes it was! HTH's

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giggysmack Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 6:47pm
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Thanks everyone for their comments and help

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