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Is gypsophila safe for cakes? Baby’s breath is a toxic flower that should never be used in cake decorating. It can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and contaminate food. Learn why gypsophila is not food-safe, what the risks are, and which flowers are safe to use on cakes instead.

You may have heard that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) planned to release a document called 'Floristry and Food' during this year (2024). I had the privilege of being a stakeholder and reviewed the draft document in February, directly offering feedback to the FSA. While it was intriguing, the document was excessively wordy, and, frankly, it requires a lot of refinement before it is publicly released. There were many different stakeholders that read the draft document - cake