Sugarflair 24 Carat Edible Gold Transfer Leaf is made from genuine edible 24 carat gold and is designed for creating luxurious and elegant cake decorations. The delicate gold leaf provides an authentic metallic shine, transforming cakes, chocolates and desserts into striking creations with a professionally finished appearance.
The gold is supplied on transfer paper, allowing it to be applied accurately to the selected surface. It is suitable for covering larger decorative areas or for cutting into small shapes, accents and individual gold details.
Main characteristics and benefits
- Made from genuine 24 carat edible gold.
- Food colour: E175.
- 100% edible and intended for use on food products.
- Provides a rich and authentic metallic gold effect.
- Supplied on transfer paper for easier and more controlled application.
- Suitable for complete coverage and delicate decorative accents.
- Gold leaf size: approximately 80 × 80 mm.
- Contents: 1 transfer leaf.
- Colour: gold.
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- Kosher certified.
- Brand: Sugarflair.
- Product code: G101.
- EAN: 0702811590465.
- Country of origin: United Kingdom.
Applications and decorating ideas
- Decorating wedding and celebration cakes.
- Creating gold accents on fondant and sugar paste.
- Decorating chocolates and chocolate bars.
- Finishing cupcakes, cookies and cake pops.
- Adding luxurious details to macarons and individual desserts.
- Decorating mousses, glazed desserts and confectionery products.
- Creating gold borders, lines, patches and geometric shapes.
- Suitable for weddings, anniversaries, christenings and formal celebrations.
- Can be used for individual details or partial coverage of a dessert.
Directions for use
- Prepare a clean, dry and stable work surface.
- Cut the required shape from the transfer leaf using clean, dry scissors.
- Avoid excessive finger contact with the gold, as the leaf is extremely delicate.
- Apply a very thin layer of edible glue or confectioner’s glaze to the selected area.
- Cover an area slightly larger than the piece of gold being applied.
- Place the transfer paper with the gold side facing the decorated surface.
- Position it accurately before pressing, as the leaf cannot easily be repositioned after contact.
- Press gently and evenly without moving the paper.
- Leave it in place for approximately 1 minute.
- Slowly peel away the backing paper using tweezers and an upward movement.
- Allow the decoration to dry and set for approximately 24 hours.
For a precise result, work with clean tweezers, a dry brush and small pieces of gold. The leaf is extremely delicate and may easily tear or adhere to damp fingers and tools.
Ingredients
Edible 24 carat gold – E175.
Allergen information
No allergens are declared in the published product specification. In the case of food allergies or special dietary requirements, always check the label on the individual package before use.
Special diet
- Suitable for vegetarians.
- Suitable for vegans.
- Kosher certified.
Nutritional values per 100 g
- Energy: 0 kJ / 0 kcal.
- Fat: 0 g.
- Of which saturates: 0 g.
- Carbohydrate: 0 g.
- Of which sugars: 0 g.
- Protein: 0 g.
- Salt: 0 g.
Nutritional values per transfer leaf
- Energy: 0 kJ / 0 kcal.
- Fat: 0 g.
- Of which saturates: 0 g.
- Carbohydrate: 0 g.
- Of which sugars: 0 g.
- Protein: 0 g.
- Salt: 0 g.
Important: Edible gold contains no fat, carbohydrate, sugars, protein or salt and does not contribute energy to the finished dessert. The declared values apply only to the gold leaf and not to the food product on which it is applied.
Storage
Store in a dry place in the original packaging. Protect from moisture, air currents and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Keep the leaf between the protective sheets until it is ready to be used.
Important
The gold leaf is extremely thin and delicate. Work in an area without strong air movement and avoid touching the gold surface directly with damp hands.
The product is intended for surface decoration of food products. The transfer paper is used only during application and must be removed once the gold has been transferred.