Edible Gold Flakes a Luxury Garnish on Cookies and Treats for the Wealthy

For a little under $40, the average person can purchase edible gold flakes in a clear shaker ready for use.

While this precious metal is most known for it's use in jewelry, some people have been using gold in edible items such as chocolate cake and gold-infused whipped cream. Hard to believe? Read this 2009 Wall Street Journal article entitled, "Why the Rich Like to Eat Gold" by Robert Frank.

This product of Italy is sold as genuine 23K edible gold flakes for the home gourmet chef. It too comes in a pretty shaker and is sold for less than $40 for 125 mg.

Here are some of this edible gold's selling points:

1. Edible Gold Flakes are used for adding a touch of light to dishes, given their size and brightness. Perfect for "fusion" dishes
2. Easy to use and apply, these are no longer products for chefs only, but can be used as an embellishment for any special occasion
3. Edible Gold Flakes 125mg is provided with a handy spreader which facilitates the application in the preparation and decoration phase of the dish
4. Our edible products are certified by the LGA laboratories and respond to the European regulations regarding alimentary colorants for the decoration of food and drinks
5. Edible Gold is classified as Natural Food Additives: Gold being classified as E175. Product of Italy

How about you? Have you ever tried eating gold? Would this be something you would serve or use?