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      form of decorative and artistic display made from legitimate food 
      materials can be considered a showpiece. Toxic paints and sprays, 
      artificial materials and decorations should be avoided with the exception 
      of those items designed to lend support to the sculpture, etc. The use of 
      molds sometimes make these pieces practical but do not demonstrate the 
      creativity or talent of the Pastry Cook. In the competition environment 
      the use of such molds for centerpieces without approval is prohibited.
 
        
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          list of the most commonly used materials or items: 
          · Sugar·Chocolate
 · Pastillage or gumpaste
 · Marzipan
 · Very special cakes
 · Cocoa paintings
 · Almond paste
 · Nougat
 · Ice
 · Salt
 · Tallow wax
 · Butter
 · Shortening
 · Bread dough
 · Spices used as an ingredient
 · Candied or similarly processed fruits
 · Salt dough
 · Plastic chocolate (dark, milk, white)
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