Edible Sugar Diamonds are ready to use. This is a sugar product and as such can be affected by humidity or moisture from your hands which can cause the diamonds to mist over.
Once opened, they must be stored in an airtight container with the sachet of silica gel supplied in the pack. Prevent the diamonds from rubbing against each other as this can spoil the clarity.
Try not to touch them directly with your hands: it is advisable to use tweezers when placing the diamonds onto cakes, biscuits and other foods.
Place these onto the food at the last minute to avoid exposure to the atmosphere. They can be used either dome- or pointed-side up.
We do not recommend using these on a wedding cake where the cake design would need to be completed well in advance. We would only suggest use if the design incorporates a small area of diamonds that can be completed shortly before presentation.
To attach them to an iced cake, use stiff royal icing in the same colour as the icing or coating.
To prevent the diamonds from misting over, they can be brushed lightly with confectioners' glaze. Please note, however, that this will cause a slight discolouration and they would no longer be suitable for vegetarians.
If the Sugar Diamonds mist over, the clarity can be restored by brushing them lightly with vegetable oil. Alternatively, the frosted effect of the misted diamonds can look stunning, especially on white or pink fondant or on Christmas cakes.
