Edible silver leaf, a booklet of 25 leafs, is made exclusively for the food industry. Edible silver leafs are great for decorating dark backgrounds such as chocolate, sushi, fish, and other gourmet foods that are either light or dark in colour.
- Leaf size: 95x95mm.
- Inside the booklet, there are 25 leaves.
- It can be used whole to cover larger areas or cut into smaller pieces.
- Edible silver leafs are great with gold leafs as they provide contrast and luxury environment in one dish.
- Best choice and more economical for cake shops and sweets manufacturers.
How do you apply edible silver leaf to a cake?
- Slide the silver leaf onto the cake. You can also use the Edible Leaf Application Brush to place the gold/silver leaf precisely where you want.
- Always avoid touching silver leafs with your fingers.
- Apply the leafs in a non-drafty environment.
- Always keep the leafs in a dry place, between 10c and 30c.
- Make sure your cake is free of powder or sugar so the edible silver leaf will stick.
- If the cake’s surface is already wet or moist, that’s 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 silver leaf using a food paintbrush.
- Use the Edible Leaf Application Brush to pick up the silver leaf and place it precisely where you want it on the cake. The Gilder’s Tip is perfect for vertically applying silver leaf on the cake’s outside walls.
- If you do not have the Edible Leaf Application Brush, slide the silver leaf to drop where you want it. To Transfer the silver leaf, face the silver side of the cake, use cotton or the Transfer brush, and gently toss it down on the back of the tissue paper to transfer the leaf from its tissue paper onto the cake.
How long does edible gold/silver leaf last?
The edible gold leaf lasts up to three years from manufacturing. It is used as a decorative ingredient in gourmet foods, such as cocktails and pastries.
Is edible silver leaf real gold?
Yes, edible silver leaf or flakes are made of pure Gold 24k; however, it also comes in 23k (99% gold and 1% silver). Both genuine gold and silver are safe to consume. Thus, edible silver leaf is relatively inexpensive.
Can you use edible silver leaf on buttercream?
Buttercream is the perfect foundation for loose, edible silver leaf because the leaves are so thin they will follow the contour of the butter and stick easily.
What does silver leaf taste like?
Edible silver has no taste; it is nothing but a shiny glitter that adds luxury style to your food.
What is best: Loose or Transfer silver leaf?
- Loose Edible silver 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 silver leaf is best for solid or hard surfaces where you can press down on the tissue paper to ensure that the silver has stuck to all the dentations and curves. Besides, the Transfer silver leaf is excellent for vertically gilding your cake’s outside.