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Edible Images are a type of decoration found on confectionery products such as cookies, cakes, or pastries. They are created with an "edible printer," a specialty device which transfers an image onto a thin, edible paper. The paper is typically a rice paper or wafer substance, while the ink is usually concocted from soy products or egg whites and food coloring. Edible images have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and carry its Generally Recognized as Safe certification. A typical edible printer will cost approximately $320, with paper costing around $75 for 100 sheets. Edible ink cartridges can be found for $15.
Edible Image designs can also be preprinted with edible food colors. Their consistency is primarily starches and sugars in the edible base. High quality edible images retain color clarity and resist color bleeding, even on high moisture applications.
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Edible Image is an Australian based worldwide provider of edible icing images [1]
Lucks Food Decorating Company has the trademark for Edible Image designs. [2]
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