The world has moved on from simply valuing decorative gold, and is now flat out craving it with edible gold. Apparently even food is unable to escape man’s infatuation with the third most valued metal on Earth.
However, unlike the gold used for decorative purposes which ranges from 10 to 24-carats, edible gold must be 23 or 24-carats to be approved by law in order to be edible. By having the precious metal in its nearly 100-percent pure form, it can be biologically inert and be enter and leave the body without actually being absorbed.
And, how does it taste? Like nothing, actually. As gold is tasteless, odourless and devoid of any nutritional value… so, perhaps it is decorative after all? Rather, edible golds rise to the kitchen is due to Chefs of the Instagram age looking to be creative, and we dare say it, gimmicky.
Nonetheless its success as a trend is undeniable, we’ve gathered some of the world’s most notable edible gold snacks and meals below:
Frrrozen “Haute” Chocolate at Serendipity 3 in New York City
Declared the most expensive dessert in the world back in 2007, Serendipity 3 in New York City, offers a high-end version of the restaurant’s Frrrrozen hot chocolate. Adding to the cocoa, frozen milk and whipped cream is five grams of 24-carat gold. But that’s not all, the La Madeline au Truffles used to make the elaborate ice-cream is flown in all the way from France.
Yellow Gold Tea Buds in Singapore
Once the favourite tea of Chinese emperors, TWG tea offers its special Yellow Gold Tea Buds with each bud infused with 24-carat gold. TWG claims that the gold gives the tea a delicate floral aftertaste.
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Nusr-ET Steak House in Dubai
Found in Dubai, is the edible gold steak prepared by none other than internet sensation Nusret Gökçe “Salt Bae”, who became notable after his photo of sprinkling salt on his acclaimed steaks went viral. Inside Gökçe’s Nusr-ET Steakhouse is the 24-carat 1.200 kilo steak. But, now host to restaurants in Instunbul, Miami, New York, Doha and Abu Dhabi we’re not so sure these gold steak are still rare…
Chef Angelito Araneta Jr. in Manila
Another record breaking meal comes from Chef Angelito Araneta Jr. in Manila. One might have thought the most expensive sushi in the world would belong to Japan, but the Philippines is the clear winner as Araaneta’s sushi is laced in 24-carat gold leaves, and complimented with three Mikimoto pearls and a single 0.25 carat diamond.
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Manila Social Club – Miami and New York City
Those with a sweet tooth and money to burn, are in for a treat as Manila Social Club fine donut proprietors have set up shop in both Miami and New York with their decadent 24-carat golden cristal ube donuts which are also filled with champagne.
Text: Bailey Atkinson