Glitter will not stop invading social networks. After language and the vagina, here they are invited to our café! The goal is then to make a refined drawing with cream. This new creation was first marketed in two cafes, “Coffee By Di Bella” in Bombay, India and Café Melbourne in Lichfield, England. However, today everyone is going their own way, and shares their art on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. But is it safe for health?
Check the composition of the glitter carefully
Some of these sprinkles are not edible at all. Those found in DIY stores or intended for cosmetics should not be ingested. Composed of plastic that the body cannot digest, which could lead to stomach aches and constipation.
The flakes used in baking, especially for decorating cakes, are a less risky alternative. These edible flakes nevertheless contain many dyes, again not recommended such as the well-known E 171. It is present, for example, in candies, cakes and toothpaste and is believed to have potentially carcinogenic effects. It is therefore advisable to carefully check the list of ingredients, the recommendations on the sachets of straw and limit its consumption.
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