Rose Gold Luster Dust for Blush-Toned Cakes, Cookies, and Macarons
Softer and More Romantic Than Gold
On white and cream frosting it reads as a gentle blush, a warmer, pinker take on classic gold shimmer.
Ombre-Ready
Shade a cake from pale pink to rose gold, or layer it with gold for a warm gradient on tiered cakes.
Brush It or Paint It
Dry brush for a soft sheen, or mix with a few drops of clear alcohol or lemon extract to paint a bolder finish.
Ingredients and Usage Limits Spelled Out
Full ingredient declaration, FDA usage limits for food and drinks, kosher certified, and made under GMP.
Technical Specifications
| Country of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Edible Luster Dust (Pearlescent Powder) |
| Ingredients | Mica-Based Pearlescent, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) |
| Color/Finish | Rose Gold, Soft Golden-Tinged Pink, Pearlescent Shimmer |
| Certifications | Kosher (EarthKosher), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) |
| Regulatory Compliance | Meets U.S. FDA CFR 21 Part 73, 74, and GRAS Definitions |
| Recommended Usage in Food | 0.1%-1.25% by Weight (Maximum 1.25%, or About 1.25 g per 100 g of Finished Food) |
| Permitted Food Uses | Cereals, Confections and Frostings, Gelatin Desserts, Hard and Soft Candies, Supplement Tablets and Capsules, Chewing Gum |
| Beverage Limit | Up to 0.07% by Weight in Distilled Spirits (18-25% ABV), Cordials, Liqueurs, Flavored Alcoholic Malt Beverages, Wine Coolers, Cocktails, and Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Mixers; Excludes Beverages Typically Consumed Without Added Alcohol |
| Label Note | FD&C Yellow No. 5 Must Be Declared by Name on the Ingredient List of Foods That Contain It |
| Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Application Method | Dry Brushing or Wet Painting (Clear Food-Grade Alcohol or Lemon Extract; Do Not Mix With Water) |
| Suitable For | Fondant, Gum Paste, Royal Icing, Lightly Crusted Buttercream, Tempered Chocolate, Macarons, Cookies |
| Color Pairings | White, Cream, Lilac, Teal, Navy, Grey |
| Storage | Cool, Dry Place, Sealed Container |
| Net Weight | 5 Grams |
Buy Edible Rose Gold Luster Dust Powder for Baking and Cake Art
A soft, pink-gold shimmer for cakes, cookies, macarons, candies, and chocolates. Made from food-grade mica powder, this edible rose gold powder is suitable for use with fondant and gum paste, and it can be brushed onto buttercream frosting or tempered chocolate. It works dry or wet when used properly.
What Color Is Rose Gold Luster Dust?
How to Apply Rose Gold Luster Dust
Rose Gold Ideas for Weddings, Showers, and Celebrations
Rose gold is a soft, golden-tinged shade of pink. It pairs well with whites, creams, lilac, and blue-green shades such as teal, and it is a gentle color that signifies love, romance, and occasions like weddings and showers. On white or cream frosting it reads as a romantic blush, softer than classic gold, while navy and grey surfaces make it stand out as a warm accent. Because the base color changes how any luster dust looks, test it on a spare piece before decorating the finished cake.
For a soft shimmer, dip a clean, dry, soft brush such as our fan application brush into the dust, tap off the excess, and sweep it lightly across fondant, gum paste, set royal icing, or molded chocolate. Dry application gives a slightly more rustic look. On a buttercream cake, wait until the frosting has formed a light crust, usually a few hours after frosting. Fresh, wet buttercream will not take the dust evenly, and rock-hard refrigerated buttercream does not hold it well either. To carry the shimmer all the way through, shake a little into fondant and fold it over itself until you reach the effect you want.
For a sleeker, more even finish, mix a small amount of dust with a few drops of clear, food-grade alcohol or lemon extract until it forms a paintable consistency, then apply it with a fine brush. Skip the water, since most luster dusts are not water-soluble and water turns them into a sticky paste. Painting works best on fondant and gum paste decorations, so paint them first and place them on the cake instead of painting directly onto buttercream. Start small and build thin layers. For more on dry versus wet application, read our guide to using edible glitter dust.
Shade a cake from pale pink to rose gold for an ombre finish, or brush piped buttercream roses and set meringue kisses for a glowing highlight. Dust macarons once they are chilled, splatter cookies for a hand-painted look, or use a stencil to dust a pattern onto fondant. Rose gold and gold together make a warm gradient on a tiered cake, so try pairing it with our shimmer gold luster dust or 24 karat gold luster dust. For a snowy contrast, add a little pearl luster dust, and browse more edible metal recipes and tutorials on our blog.
What's in Our Rose Gold Luster Dust and How Much to Use
Our rose gold luster dust is made from mica-based pearlescent pigment colored with FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Yellow No. 5 (also known as tartrazine). It meets U.S. FDA CFR 21 Part 73, 74, and GRAS definitions, is kosher certified by EarthKosher (email us if you would like to view the certificate), is produced under good manufacturing practices (GMP), and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. FDA requires FD&C Yellow No. 5 to be named on the ingredient list of foods that contain it, so bakers who sell decorated treats should account for it on their labels.
Under 21 CFR 73.350, mica-based pearlescent pigments may be used at up to 1.25% by weight of the finished food in cereals, confections and frostings, gelatin desserts, hard and soft candies (including lozenges), nutritional supplement tablets and gelatin capsules, and chewing gum. That works out to about 1.25 grams of dust per 100 grams of finished food, and our recommended range is 0.1% to 1.25% by weight. Drinks have narrower rules. Up to 0.07% by weight is permitted in distilled spirits (18-25% alcohol by volume), cordials, liqueurs, flavored alcoholic malt beverages, wine coolers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic cocktail mixers and mixes. Beverages typically consumed without added alcohol, such as tonic water and eggnog, are excluded.
Buy rose gold luster dust in the 5 gram size and keep a little blush on hand for your next celebration bake. Looking for other shades? Explore our full range of luster dust powders.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rose gold is a soft, golden-tinged shade of pink. It pairs well with whites, creams, lilac, and blue-green shades such as teal, and it reads as a gentle, romantic blush on light frostings.
- Our rose gold luster dust is made from mica-based pearlescent pigment colored with FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine). It meets U.S. FDA CFR 21 Part 73, 74, and GRAS definitions, and it is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
- Up to 1.25% by weight of the finished food in frostings, confections, candies, and the other foods listed under 21 CFR 73.350, which is about 1.25 grams per 100 grams. Our recommended range is 0.1% to 1.25% by weight.
- No. Most luster dusts are not water-soluble, and water turns them into a sticky paste. For painting, mix a small amount with a few drops of clear, food-grade alcohol or lemon extract instead.
- Wait until the buttercream has formed a light crust, usually a few hours after frosting, then dry brush the dust on with a soft brush. Fresh, wet buttercream will not take it evenly, and rock-hard refrigerated buttercream does not hold it well.
- Only in the beverages the FDA specifically allows: up to 0.07% by weight in distilled spirits (18-25% alcohol by volume), cordials, liqueurs, flavored alcoholic malt beverages, wine coolers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic cocktail mixers and mixes. Beverages typically consumed without added alcohol, such as tonic water and eggnog, are excluded.