Edible gold leaf, 24k genuine gold made exclusively for the food industry. These edible gold leaves are not just for decorating cakes but also cupcakes, confectionery, chocolate, desserts, and cocktails, inspiring endless culinary creations, and dishes of all kinds. It is ideal for embellishing and lighting your table on any occasion, from the morning flat white to the special event dish.
Our edible gold leaf contains no chemicals, vegetal extracts, anti-oxidants, bio-additives, preservatives, or chelating agents.
- Leaf size: 43x43mm.
- Each leaf is inside its paper sleeve, so use one at a time.
- Small gold leafs are best suited for little sweets, muffins, chocolates, drinks, or mail them out to your clients.
How do you apply edible gold leaf to a cake?
- Always avoid touching gold leafs with your fingers.
- Make sure your cake is powder-free so the edible gold leaf can stick.
- If the cake’s surface is already wet or moist, a loose leaf is best; if it is dry and hard (such as a biscuit), brush a thin layer of water over the area where you will apply the gold leaf using a food paintbrush.
- For loose gold leaf, use the Edible Leaf Application Brush to pick it up and place it precisely where you want on the cake; the Gilder’s Tip is perfect for applying gold leaf vertically, such as on the cake’s outside walls.
How long does edible gold leaf last?
The edible gold leaf lasts up to three years from manufacturing. It is a decorative ingredient in gourmet foods, such as cocktails and pastries.
Is edible gold leaf real gold?
Yes, edible gold leaf or flakes are made of pure 24k gold; however, they also come in 23k (99% gold and 1% silver). Both genuine gold and silver are safe to consume, and thus, edible gold leaf is relatively inexpensive.
Can you use edible gold leaf on buttercream?
Buttercream is the perfect foundation for loose, edible gold leaf because the leafs are so thin they will follow the contour of the butter and stick easily.
What does gold leaf taste like?
Edible Gold has no taste; it is nothing but a shiny glitter that adds luxury style to your food.
What is best: Loose or Transfer gold leaf?
Loose Edible Gold leaf: are best for soft surfaces such as cream, butter and jelly. Drop the loose leaf, and it will stick by itself without having to press down on it.
Transfer Edible Gold leaf is best for solid or hard surfaces where you can press down on the tissue paper to ensure the gold has adhered to all the dentation and curves. Besides, the Transfer gold leaf is excellent for vertically gilding your cake’s outside.
Is edible gold leaf different from general gold leaf?
Edible gold leafs are not the same gold leafs used to decorate walls, furniture, and valuable objects. Edible gold is made from genuine gold and is manufactured specifically for the food industry with strict safety standards. This ensures that all the equipment is lubricated with vegetable oil instead of toxic industrial oil, providing a healthy and clean product.
Generally, gold leaf from 22-24k is suitable for human consumption. The United States and the European Union authorised the genuine gold leaf for human consumption under food colouring # E175 and the genuine silver leaf under food colouring # E174). The leafs are so thin that they will disintegrate in your mouth instantly.
