The 5 Best gumpaste powders (2023 reviews)

Here, we present powder that manages to win our hearts. It's the oasis supply gumpaste powder and it's widely considered as one of best powder you can buy. The ideal subject for which you would use tylose powder would be if you want to make a letter or number or some other decoration to sit on the top of the cake that is stiff and will hold its shape without breaking or bending. This product is used to turn fondant into gum paste for flower forming as fondant alone isn't 'elastic' enough. It provides extra stiffness to the fondant. It hardens up almost immediately depending on how much powder you add. It can be used in place of gum tragacanth. It is pure white in color and very easy to work with. It is great for use with fondant.

Why We Like This:

Turns fondant into gum paste, great product
Makes gumpaste that is pure white in color and very easy to work with
Delivers what they promise

Best Runner up: Sunflower Sugar art gumpaste Powder

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Sunflower Sugar Art has been making feature-packed powder for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and high-end materials. Developed for the cake decorating industry, these powdered dusts contain only ingredients that are non-toxic. It offers a realistic look when brushed onto fondant/gumpaste, chocolate, pulled sugar/isomalt and more. It is added to any liquid and becomes much brighter in color.

Petal dusts contain only ingredients that are non-toxic. Intended for use with the dry form, they may also be mixed with oil-based flavorings or alcohol for painting and highlighting with air brushes.

Why We Like This:

Developed for the cake decorating and craft industry
Easy to use and was consistent in color when putting it on fondant flowers
Delivers what they promise

Best For strawberry: Decorrom gumpaste Powder

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If you want nothing but a powder that is reliable, this decorrom gumpaste powder is certainly a right investment. Luster dust is such a fun invention, and this pack is a great value for different colors that can allow you to create so many pretty designs on your dessert. The shimmer luster dust food coloring powder is ideal for decorating fondant, chewing gum paste, cake, icing, cookie, metallic finish, chocolate and other gourmet baked goods. It provides vibrant metallic effects for all types of applications without changing the taste or texture.

The Edible glitter powder is a pack in the easy-pour jar, so you can easily and precisely apply the luster powder to your projects. It is even lighter than regular glitter (luster dust is actually a good description) and it will blow everywhere if there's air moving when you're shaking some out.

Why We Like This:

Has a ton of shimmer, looks great on royal icing
Looks awesome in mixed drinks in martini glasses
Colors are very nice and shinny
Goes on nicely whether the icing is wet or dry

Best For eating: Decorrom Edible Glitter Powder

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate powder. The decorrom edible glitter powder is exactly that - it's a simple powder that hits all the right notes. This edible luster dust set is pretty decent. It is an outstanding set of edible glitter that is excellent for pastry/culinary applications, but for drinks as well. The colors show up bold and vibrant on royal icing. The rose gold is more of a metallic mauve than gold, but it can be layered with other colors to get the right shade.

It is perfect for gum paste flowers. The colors show very well and it definitely adds a level of elegance to your food. It is a smaller diameter, the glitter suspends and swirls better. There is definitely a learning curve to the pump.

Why We Like This:

Goes on smooth, color is vibrant
A shiny pearlescent touch to homemade desserts
5 pack of luster dust in metallic shades
Very pretty edible dust, makes cupcakes and baked goods look really shimmery and pretty

Best Premium: Sunflower Sugar art gumpaste Powder

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Next on the list, we've got yet another powder that manages to win our hearts. It's the sunflower sugar art gumpaste powder and it's widely considered as powder that hits all the right notes. Petal dusts contain only ingredients that are non-toxic. It is perfectly for many fondant cakes. Developed for the cake decorating industry, these powdered dusts contain only ingredients that are NON-TOXIC and are ideal for use with gumpaste or rolled fondant. It offers a realistic look when brushed onto fondant/gumpaste, chocolate, pulled sugar/isomalt and more. It features a classic brown like rich milk chocolate.

Why We Like This:

Worked well for dusting the cake
Developed for the cake decorating and craft industry
Lot of satisfied buyers