Edible Glitter

Shop edible glitter, cake decorating dust and edible sparkles for cakes, cupcakes, chocolates, desserts and drinks. Our range covers every shimmer and sparkle format — loose glitter blends, pump sprays, metallic dusts, lustre dust, petal dust and edible paints. All products are food-safe and approved for consumption in Australia.

Edible Glitter

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Edible Glitter & Cake Decorating Dust — What's in This Collection

This collection brings together everything shimmer and sparkle under one roof. Whether you're searching for edible gold dust for a luxury cake finish, loose edible glitter to stir into cocktails, a pump spray for quick all-over shimmer, or metallic lustre dust for professional painted effects — it's all here. Use the "Shop by Type" links above to go straight to a specific format, or browse the full range below.

Types of Cake Decorating Dust & Edible Glitter

Loose Edible Glitter & Glitter Blends

Loose edible glitter is the most versatile format — it can be sprinkled directly onto cakes, mixed into buttercream, blended into batters, or stirred into drinks and cocktails. The Colour Mill Glitz Blend range (Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, White) is a fine-particle loose glitter in 10ml jars at $6.95 each — designed specifically to suspend evenly in liquids and soft icings. For edible glitter for drinks, this is the go-to product.

Edible Glitter Sprays & Shimmer Dust Pump Sprays

Pump spray glitter delivers a fine, even mist of shimmer over a finished cake in seconds — no brushes, no mess. The quickest way to finish a whole cake or a batch of cupcakes. Brands include ICONIC Puff Glitter Spray ($17.95, 7 colours), Sprinks Shimmer Dust Pump Spray ($12.95–$13.95, 6 colours) and Vivid Shimmer Dust Pump Spray ($15.95). See the full Glitter Spray collection.

Lustre Dust & Metallic Edible Dust

Lustre dust (also called metallic dust or cake decorating dust) is a finely milled edible powder that gives a smooth satin or metallic sheen — rather than individual sparkle particles. Applied dry with a brush for a subtle shimmer, or mixed with rose spirit for an intense metallic paint effect. Used by professional cake decorators for painting fondant, highlighting textures, and creating elegant gold or silver finishes. Brands include Rolkem Super Dusts, Vivid Metallic Dust and Rainbow Dust. See the full Lustre Dust collection.

Edible Gold Dust & Gold Leaf

Edible gold dust gives a warm gold shimmer when brushed onto cakes, chocolates and desserts — available as a lustre dust (brushed on) or as a pump spray. For a genuine gold leaf finish, we also stock edible gold leaf transfer sheets in 24kt gold, champagne gold and silver — real food-grade gold that gives an unmatched luxury look. See the full Edible Gold Leaf collection.

Petal Dust

Petal dust is a matte, non-metallic coloured powder used for colouring sugar flowers, gum paste and modelling paste. Unlike lustre dust, it gives a soft flat colour with no shine — ideal for realistic flower detailing and natural-looking finishes on sculpted elements. See our Petal Dust collection.

Edible Paints

Ready-to-use edible paints in metallic, pearl and standard colours — applied directly with a brush, no mixing required. Perfect for hand-painted cake designs, geometric patterns and fine detail work. Brands include Sweet Sticks and Faye Cahill. See the full Edible Paints collection.

Edible Glitter for Drinks & Cocktails

Edible glitter has become hugely popular for cocktails, prosecco, champagne, mocktails and coffee drinks. When added to liquid, the glitter swirls and floats — creating a mesmerising shimmer effect. The Colour Mill Glitz Blend range is the best product for drink applications: the fine particles disperse evenly and the glitter is fully food-safe for consumption.

  • Gold glitter in prosecco — add a pinch of Glitz Blend Gold just before serving
  • Rose gold in cocktails — beautiful in spritz drinks and pink champagne
  • Silver in mocktails — works with lemonade, sparkling water and elderflower
  • White glitter in coffee — dust over the foam of a cappuccino or latte

Is Edible Glitter Safe to Eat?

Yes — all products in this collection are food-safe and approved for consumption in Australia. Edible glitters and dusts are made from food-grade approved ingredients such as sugar, starch, mica (E555) and gum arabic. This is different from craft glitter or products labelled "non-toxic" or "food contact safe" — which are not the same as edible and should never be used on food intended for consumption.

Which Format Should I Choose?

What you want Best product
Quick shimmer over a whole cake Pump spray glitter
Glitter mixed into buttercream or batter Colour Mill Glitz Blend (loose)
Edible glitter for drinks and cocktails Colour Mill Glitz Blend (loose)
Smooth metallic sheen on fondant Lustre dust — dry brush or mixed with rose spirit
Gold dust finish on a cake Gold lustre dust or gold glitter spray
Luxury real gold finish Edible gold leaf transfer sheets
Hand-painted metallic details Edible paint or lustre dust + rose spirit
Colouring sugar flowers Petal dust
Writing on fondant or icing Edible food pens

Frequently Asked Questions

Is edible glitter the same as edible sparkles?

Yes — "edible glitter" and "edible sparkles" refer to the same product. Both describe food-safe glitter particles used to decorate cakes, cupcakes and drinks.

What is the difference between edible glitter and cake decorating dust?

"Cake decorating dust" is a broader term that covers several different products — lustre dust, metallic dust, petal dust and glitter. Edible glitter has visible sparkle particles. Lustre dust gives a smooth metallic sheen. Petal dust gives a matte colour. If you're looking for a specific finish, use the "Shop by Type" links at the top of this page to find the right product.

What is edible gold dust?

Edible gold dust is a food-safe metallic powder that gives a gold shimmer or sheen when brushed onto cakes, chocolates and desserts. It's typically a gold-coloured lustre dust — available in shades from pale champagne gold through to deep rich gold. For genuine 24 karat gold, we stock edible gold leaf transfer sheets.

Can you put edible glitter in drinks?

Yes — edible glitter is safe to add to cocktails, prosecco, champagne, mocktails and coffee. The Colour Mill Glitz Blend is the best choice for drink applications as the fine particles disperse evenly in liquid. Add a small pinch, stir, and serve immediately for the best visual effect.

What is the difference between edible glitter and non-toxic glitter?

"Non-toxic" means a product won't cause acute poisoning if accidentally ingested — it does not mean it's safe to eat. Craft glitter labelled "non-toxic" or "food contact safe" should never be used on food for consumption. All products in this collection are specifically formulated and labelled as edible.

What other products pair with edible glitter and cake decorating dust?

Edible glitter and dusts pair beautifully with edible sprinkles, edible toppers, fondant and buttercream icing. For a complete shimmer finish, use a glitter spray as a base coat and add Colour Mill Glitz Blend for extra depth.