Gold
Also known as: Edible Gold, Metallic Gold
Colorants
Safety rating
Generally Safe
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Purpose and Function
Gold is a metallic food additive used purely for decorative purposes in luxury and gourmet products, applied as edible leaf or dust for a shiny metallic appearance with no flavor or nutritional role.
Commonly found in
- —Luxury chocolates and candies
- —Special-occasion cakes and pastries
- —Gourmet dishes and luxury beverages
Key functions
- —Provides a decorative metallic gold appearance
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- 01Chemically inert and non-toxic — passes through the body unabsorbed
- 02No nutritional value
- 03Approved in the EU and permitted for decoration in the US, though used only in minimal quantities