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22k gold leaf applied with an ox hair brush during the process of gilding
Gold leaf has traditionally been most popular and most common in its use as gilding material for decoration of art (including statues and Eastern Christian icons) or the picture frames that are often used to hold or decorate paintings, mixed media, small objects (including jewelry) and paper art. "Gold" frames made without leafing are also available for a considerably lower price, but traditionally some form of gold or metal leaf was preferred when possible and gold leafed (or silver leafed) moulding is still commonly available from many of the companies that produce commercially-available moulding for use as picture frames.
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In some cultures gold (and silver) leaf is considered non-toxic when labeled as food-grade and so can be used to decorate food or drink, conveying a perception of luxury and high value. Such a leaf is called Vark. They can be often found on a number of desserts and confectionery including chocolates and mithai.
In Asian countries, gold in particular is sometimes used in fruit jelly snacks. It was also used in coffee, especially during Japan's bubble economy. In Kanazawa, where Japan's gold leaf production was centred, gold leaf shops and workshops sold green tea and hard candy with gold leaf within. In the late 1870s, alcohol was consumed with gold leaves to give the appearance of great wealth.
A recent trend in the US has seen the inclusion of floating bits of gold leaf in liquors such as Goldschläger. However, in Continental Europe liquors with such bits of gold leaf are known since the late 16th century. Well-known examples are Danziger Goldwasser, originally from Gdańsk, Poland, which has been produced since at least 1598 and Goldstrike from Amsterdam.
European E-number for gold is E175.
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Goldbeating
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