Film coatings containing pearlescent pigments and edible articles coated therewith

Abstract

Foods and confections having a pearlescent outer coating, as well as coated foods having enhanced visual appeal are disclosed. In certain preferred aspects, the coatings are prepared using powder mixtures which include from about 5 to about 50% by weight of a pearlescent pigment, from about 15 to about 90% by weight tapioca dextrin, from about 2 to about 10% by weight of a surfactant, up to about 5% by weight of a cellulosic polymer and optionally up to 20% by weight dextrose. Methods of preparing the powder mixture and aqueous suspensions containing the same are also disclosed.

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