Japanese Online Newsletter Vol. 120 金箔 (きんぱく)
May
9
金箔
Gold Leaf
Gold leaf has a long history and dates back to the end of the seventh century. Today, about 98 to 99% is produced in Kanazawa (in the Ishikawa Prefecture). To make gold leaf, professionals hammer gold into a thin sheet that is about 1/10,000 millimeters thick.
Other than just repairing cultural assets and traditional crafts, people can use gold leaf in a variety of ways. Including cosmetics and food consumption. While the price can vary depending on the seller, those commercialized for food cost about $1,000 yen for 0.05 grams.
In Kanazawa, sponge cakes and other dishes with gold leaf on top are popular among tourists. Because it makes food look gorgeous, it’s recommended for those who want to add a luxurious touch to their dishes.
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