Edible Images Information
Toppers are supplied in a resealable bag.
Shelf life - 6 months stored in resealable bag out of sunlight.
Wafer Paper Vs Edible Image Icing Sheets
Wafer paper is a starch based material, made from potato starches. It is a stiff but slightly transparent material. This means it generally maintains its shape unless exposed to a large amount of liquid, when it starts to dissolve. Ingredients are dehydrated potato starch, oil, and water. Because it is slightly transparent and dissolves under liquid, the colour on wafer paper lacks a little vibrancy and images can come across a little blurred. Wafer Paper has a flavourless taste and dissolve in the mouth, meaning it doesn't affect the flavour of the food it is applied to.
Apply a thin layer of Piping Gel (or high quality vegetable fat) to the back of your wafer paper and then simply press gently into place on the cake. You can lay the wafer paper on top of your cake/cupcake or you can stick it and make it stand up for a cool 3D look. The best part? There's no backing paper to remove.
Wafer paper does have a tendency to curl after a while if it's exposed to damp. If using our wafer paper on cakes that need to be refrigerated then ensure to refrigerate the cake in a sealed box to avoid damage to the wafer paper.
In summary wafer paper is best if you want your images to stand up without having to back them with fondant or chocolate. But you can if desired, I do.
Edible Image Icing Sheets are layers of icing which are pressed thinly onto backing sheets. They are quite a flexible material, and much less transparent. Ingredients are generally derived from tapioca or cornstarch, with added sugar and gums. Since these sheets are specifically designed for printing on, images are generally clear and crisp.
Keep edible icing sheets sealed and out of sunlight, can be stored for 4-6 weeks. Peel off backing paper and apply to cake/cupcake, or apply to fondant for standing upright or a plaque if you wish to. Only apply a few hours before cake is to be presented. Edible Icing sheets can be cut with a knife or scissors as well as Wafer Paper.