EDIBLE GOLD
From the very first discoveries of gold along the rivers of Africa and Asia the sheer ease with which the metal could be worked inspired craftsmen to shape it for adornment. Gold's versatility, besides its beauty, recommended it above all other metals. It was so malleable that it could be hammered cold into a thin, translucent wafer, Its colour and sheen naturally equated it with the sun, while its incorruptibility made it a symbol of permanence. Since Antiquity, gold has been prized for its aesthetic qualities. The use of the precious metal in gastronomy dates back thousands of years. The Europeans have a very old tradition in using Edible Gold on Food. Italian Dukes and Earls used to decorate their risotto with Edible Gold leaves in the 16th century, alchemists of the 15th century used gold medicinally. Edible gold in the modern times is regaining its poularity as a trend in the luxury hospitality world. As well as with pastry-chefs, chocolatiers & food connoisseurs in the culinary industry.
For centuries, people from all over the world have been used to eating edible gold for its impressive effect, its inimitable aestheticism and its mystic properties. Since medieval times, edible Gold leaf in the form of flakes and dust has been used to embellish and decorate gourmet food.
The Elizabethans created sumptuous banquets by including edible Gold to their table on fruits like oranges, grapes, dates and figs. The Japanese have been adding edible gold on food, and they have been doing that for centuries now. In India, Gold leaf (read as Vark) is used to decorate food or drinks, typically to promote a perception of luxury and high value, though it is flavorless. It is occasionally found in desserts and confectionery, including chocolates and Mithai. In India, it is fondly used as a garnish with thin sheets placed on a main dish, especially for festive occasions & pujas. The edible products by Luxe D’Oro strive to create & add a dimension of excellence and superiority in the world of gourmet food and newness to a glamorous life style.