Edible gold flakes
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Is edible gold real gold.
What Is Edible Gold Leaf?
Edible gold leaf is a gold product that can be used to decorate food.
Is edible gold expensive
Gold is considered "biologically inert," meaning it passes through the digestive tract without being absorbed. It is mostly used in desserts and candy making and is available in sheets and as flakes. It is one of the world's priciest foods, but considering it is real gold, the sheets and flakes are relatively inexpensive.
It is important to buy quality gold leaf as cheaper versions contain impurities.
Fast Facts
Shelf Life: indefinite
Most Common Use: dessert decoration
Where to Buy: specialty baking supply stores and online
Gold Leaf Uses
Edible gold leaf is used to bring a glamorous element to a dish.
Edible gold benefitsThe flakes add a gold glimmer to the tops of candies and cupcakes; they are also frequently used by fancier bartenders for adding floating gold flecks to alcoholic drinks. The sheets of edible gold are sold in two ways: loose leaf and transfer leaf.
Loose leaf is best to tear into small pieces for decorating candiesĀ and truffles. Transfer leaf is preferred when covering a
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