Transform your culinary creations with our exquisite 24k genuine edible gold leaf, exclusively crafted for the food industry. These stunning gold leaves are not just for cakes; they elevate cupcakes, confectionery, chocolates, desserts, and cocktails, igniting your imagination for endless gourmet possibilities.
Rest assured, our edible gold leaf is pure and free from chemicals, plant extracts, antioxidants, bio-additives, preservatives, or chelating agents, ensuring a safe addition to your treats.
These small gold leaves make a memorable statement, perfect for those looking to impress guests without breaking the bank. Each leaf measures 27×27 mm and is packaged in its own paper sleeve for easy, one-at-a-time use.
Whether enhancing small sweets, muffins, chocolates, or beverages or sending a luxurious touch to your clients, our edible gold leaf is the ultimate choice for adding a touch of elegance to any occasion.
How to Apply Edible Gold Leaf to a Cake
- Avoid Touching Gold Leaf: Always handle gold leaf using tools, not fingers.
- Prepare the Cake Surface: Ensure the cake is powder-free so the gold leaf can adhere properly.
- Check the Cake’s Moisture: If the cake’s surface is wet or moist, apply loose gold leaf. If the cake is dry and hard (like a biscuit), lightly brush a thin layer of water on the area where you want to apply the gold leaf using a food paintbrush.
- Applying Loose Gold Leaf: Use an Edible Leaf Application Brush to carefully pick up the loose gold leaf and place it exactly where you want it on the cake.
- Applying Gold Leaf Vertically: Use a Gilder’s Tip to apply the gold leaf effectively for vertical surfaces.
- This method will help you achieve a beautiful, gold-accented cake.
How long does edible gold leaf last?
Edible gold leaf can last up to three years from manufacture. It is often used as a decorative ingredient in gourmet foods, such as cocktails and pastries.
Is edible gold leaf real gold?
Yes, edible gold leaf and flakes are made from pure 24-karat gold. They can also be found in 23-karat gold, 99% gold and 1% silver. Both genuine gold and silver are safe to consume, making edible gold leaf relatively affordable.
Can you use edible gold leaf on buttercream?
Buttercream is an excellent base for applying loose, edible gold leaf. Due to its thin nature, the gold leaf conforms easily to the buttercream’s surface and adheres well.
What does gold leaf taste like?
Edible gold has no flavour; it gives your food a shiny, luxurious touch.
Loose gold leaf or transfer?
When deciding between loose and transfer gold leaf, it’s essential to understand their best uses:
Loose Edible Gold Leaf** is ideal for soft surfaces like cream, butter, and jelly. You can place the loose leaf onto these surfaces, and it will stick on its own without needing to be pressed down.
Transfer Edible Gold Leaf** is better suited for solid or hard surfaces. You can press down on the tissue paper to ensure that the gold adheres to all the details and curves of the item. This method is also excellent for gilding the exterior of cakes, especially when working with vertical surfaces.
Is Edible Gold Leaf Different from General Gold Leaf?
Edible gold leaf is not the same as the gold leaf used for decorating walls, furniture, and other valuable objects. Edible gold is made from genuine gold and is specifically manufactured for the food industry, adhering to strict safety standards. This ensures that all equipment used in the production process is lubricated with vegetable oil instead of toxic industrial oils, resulting in a healthy and clean product.
Typically, gold leaf that is 22-24 karats is suitable for human consumption. The United States and the European Union have authorized the use of genuine gold leaf for food under food colouring regulations (# E175). At the same time, genuine silver leaf is also authorized under a separate food colouring regulation (# E174). The leaves are so thin that they disintegrate instantly in your mouth.
