Edible ink printing

Some edible inks and paper materials have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and carry its generally recognized as safe certification.

Edible paper may be printed on by a standard printer and, upon application to a moist surface, dissolves while maintaining a high resolution.

The end effect is that the image (usually a photograph) on the paper appears to be printed on the icing.

Ink that is not specifically marketed as being edible may be harmful or fatal if swallowed.

It is always much safer to use a dedicated inkjet printer for edible ink printing.