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I would hope not as it is used for decoration on some foods, like in a top star restaurant. and people eat it. My answer is no as i think the ridiculously tight laws of the EU would have probably cracked down on it by now.

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Is gold poisoness?

No, gold in not toxic to humans, in fact gold leaf is consumed in some cultures, for example Indian banquettes use gold leaf to decorate food, and the South American drink Tequila Gold has small amounts of gold leaf suspended in the spirit.


Can gold leaf be melted down?

if you are pertaining to the gold leaf made out of lustrous metal gold yes it can be melt down. but if you are pertaining to the gold leaf put in some Chinese temples, houses or ceremonies no you can't melt it if you tried to it'll burn to ashes.


Is gold leaf flake real gold?

It depends on the price most likely. Since real gold is trading at about $930/oz right now you would expect to pay over $30 for a gram of real "gold leaf flake". However, there are sites that sell "dutch gold" or imitation gold such as www.clearanceclubhouse.com for much cheaper prices, you can get a pound of gold leaf flake for under $270


Is 24 karat gold leaf pure gold?

Yes, 24 karat gold leaf is pure gold, as it is made entirely of gold in its purest form without any other metals mixed in. This makes it one of the most valuable and desired forms of gold for decorative and artistic purposes.


Could gold beaten into a very thin called gold leaf?

Gold is processed into Gold leaf. And it does involve "Beating" Basically the gold is beaten into a sheet Then the sheet is placed between (traditionally) leather It is then beaten thinner, The sheets are separated and placed between more layers of leather Finally the dozens of layers of gold are so fine they can be broken and blown away by a gentle breath. This Gold leaf is sold to be glued onto surfaces as a decoration.