Can gold foil be eaten

Gold foil is edible and is said to have a certain conditioning effect on the body, but there is no scientific basis for this. A few years ago, there was a report on the Internet that a golden banquet had appeared in China, where some gold powder was added to soups and dishes. These gold powders would not be deposited in the body, but would be excreted with metabolism. This situation is more of a nouveau riche's vanity, and eating a small amount will not affect your health.

What is the effect of eating gold foil?

It is understood that eating gold originated in Japan. The Japanese believe that eating gold foil can effectively improve blood circulation and accelerate metabolism. Adding gold foil to food or beverages in Japan is a symbol of high-end dining. Some people also believe that eating gold can remove bad luck and bring wealth. Currently, eating gold is very popular in some Southeast Asian countries. In this regard, some countries have listed gold as a colorant food additive in order to prevent businesses from using gold of insufficient purity as an additive or adding incorrect amounts, which may harm health. There are relevant standards for its scope of use, dosage and specifications. It is understood that Guangzhou does not have any relevant restrictions on "eating gold" for the time being. Expert opinion: Eating too much gold foil is not good for you

Modern medicine uses pure gold for bone setting or tooth filling, and the needles used in acupuncture are also made of gold. Experts say that pure gold is used in modern medicine because it is difficult to react chemically with other substances. As for other magical effects of pure gold, such as turning gray hair black, curing asthma, improving constipation, and healing wounds faster, there has been no professional medical research to confirm these effects. After all, gold is not an essential nutrient for the human body, and eating too much of it is definitely not good for the body.

Is it safe to eat gold foil?

Cooked gold is safe, raw gold is poisonous. As for safety, will it cause heavy metal poisoning? Traditional Chinese medicine divides gold into "raw gold" and "cooked gold". Gold that has not been smelted and forged many times is called raw gold. It is "toxic and can kill people, so it should never be used as medicine" because the impurities in raw gold have not been removed. This is correct from a scientific point of view. Gold foil with a purity of more than 90% is safe for consumption.

Conversely, the lower the purity of gold foil, the more heavy metal components such as lead, copper, etc. are mixed in it, making it unsuitable for consumption and causing heavy metal poisoning. The World Health Organization classified gold as a food additive in 1983. Because gold foil is light in weight, less than 2 grams of gold is used in a gold banquet. Therefore, the amount of gold foil consumed in foods such as gold foil meat buns, gold foil coffee, and gold foil cakes is extremely small. Gold foil with high purity (more than 90%) will be excreted from the body approximately 24 hours after consumption and will not accumulate in the body, so it is safe to consume.