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AIBU to serve up a cake that has contact glitter on it instead of edible?

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ChrissieLatham · 17/11/2016 08:19

I have made a birthday cake for my DD but on reading the glitter pot that I thought was edible glitter it says it's "food contact glitter for removable cake decorations"!!
I bought it in a bit of a rush and because it was with all the food colours I just assumed it was edible. Now I've read the pot afterwards and not sure if I should serve it up. It took so long to make and looks really pretty! The website says its non-toxic so what harm could it do? Glittery poo?!

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Floggingmolly · 17/11/2016 08:22

Yes, I think you are.

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peachesandcreamdream · 17/11/2016 08:23

Hmm

I'd probably not serve it.

Shame since you've taken the time to bake it.

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PoldarksBreeches · 17/11/2016 08:24

Take the icing off. Sorry.

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NightCzar · 17/11/2016 08:26

I think I'd do the candles etc and then just take off the icing when you cut each slice.

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LilaTheLion · 17/11/2016 08:26

What's the worst that would happen?

I'd serve it.

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Imnotaslimjim · 17/11/2016 08:33

I'm going against the grain here. A little research will show you that most "edible glitter" is really non-toxic. As long as you haven't gone mad, it won't do anyone any harm. There is some info here

you may wish to warn those that eat it that what goes in must come out - if it's non-toxic they likely won't digest it and it will come out in the toilet!

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ChrissieLatham · 17/11/2016 08:33

Looks like I might have to cut the icing off then Sad
Looks like it's a common problem, apparently Sarah haviland from Miranda did the same in bake off

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Ohdearducks · 17/11/2016 08:35

Just warn people that you made a mistake and they may not want to eat the icing, that way it's not a waste and it's their own decision to eat it or not.

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BridgetWard · 17/11/2016 08:42

I would still serve it but let parents/people know it's not edible glitter, so they may want to take the icing off or you can pop down to the local supermarket, they do really nice large cakes for around £15.

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GrumpyOldBag · 17/11/2016 08:45

Serve up the cake looking all pretty, then remove the icing when you slice it up for the party bags.

Much nicer to have a homemade cake than a supermarket one.

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Mindtrope · 17/11/2016 08:46

Seriously?

You are even considering this?

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LilaTheLion · 17/11/2016 08:50

What's going to happen if people eat a little bit of glitter? I would definitely serve it. Tell me to save my future guests?

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Kazmerelda · 17/11/2016 08:52

I wouldn't it can be seriously toxic even on small quantities.

I genuinely know a child that ate a decoration with some of it on (was a removable dec) and had a nasty tummy for days. Would not risk it tbh

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KoalaDownUnder · 17/11/2016 08:55

Pics or it didn't happen.

(Kidding. I'm just nosy and like cake pictures Grin)

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Somerville · 17/11/2016 08:59

On a cake decorating course I did, we were advised to only use edible glitter - even on removable cake toppers, in case of accidental ingestion. Non-toxic does not mean the same thing as edible; it won't be tested for human consumption and there usually won't be a list of ingredients and allergens.
Absolutely no way should you serve that.
What I would do is use the cake you've made for candles and singing happy birthday, but whip up another batch of cake (with only simple icing - no one will see it except cut up); cut it up and place in napkins in advance and serve that.

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Lollollollol · 17/11/2016 08:59

I'd serve it and have served the same myself but I wouldn't buy more of that type of glitter iyswim

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MuseumOfCurry · 17/11/2016 08:59

So, it's graded for 'food contact' but not consumption? Did you get it in the cake decorating aisle, or the arts and crafts aisle? I can't imagine getting worked up over this if it's the former.

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AteRiri · 17/11/2016 09:00

Scrape off the icing. You wouldn't want people blaming you if they get sick (even if it's not because of the glitter, they'd still blame you).

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Somerville · 17/11/2016 09:01

I'm shocked by how many people would serve it. I'm never eat anything glittery that I haven't made myself ever again.

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DecaffCoffeeAndRollupsPlease · 17/11/2016 09:01

I would probably serve it with an announcement. As you say, it's non toxic and likely to be a tiny amount - let people choose. I would eat it.

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NerrSnerr · 17/11/2016 09:03

I'd serve it and happily eat it if told (but wouldn't care if I wasn't told).

I don't make many cakes so don't worry anyone I am not about to go on a big glitter poisoning spree.

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BooeyBubbleHead · 17/11/2016 09:03

I'd serve it and eat it.

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InTheseFlipFlops · 17/11/2016 09:03

contact glitter used to be sold as edible glitter until about 3/4 years ago.

I would take the icing off for people you don't know but still eat it myself

since I ate tons of it before they changed the rules

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ChrissieLatham · 17/11/2016 09:03

I got it from Hobbycraft and it was with all the gel colours and edible cake sprays etc so just assumed it was edible as the rest of the stuff was. It's only after that I've looked at the pot that I read the small print.
It sounds like it would just go all the way through the system as its plastic rather than starch based so wouldn't cause any harm (non-toxic). Think I will let people decide for themselves though and cut the edge off, grr so annoying, it took 8 hours to make!!! Angry

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RockyBird · 17/11/2016 09:05

When my DD started nursery all her nappies became glittery. I don't think she was pouring it into her nappy, she must have been eating lots of it.

She survived without any ill effects.

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