<P> Vark , also called varak ( also silver leaf , German paper ) , is super fine filigree foil sheet of pure metals , typically silver but sometimes gold , used to decorate South Asian sweets and food to make those look more appetising . The silver and gold are edible , though flavorless . Varak is made by pounding silver into sheets , a few micrometres ( μm ) thick , typically 0.2 μm - 0.8 μm . The silver sheets are typically packed between layers of paper for support ; this paper is peeled away before use . It is fragile and breaks into smaller pieces if handled with direct skin contact . Those leaves in the 0.2 μm thickness tend to adhere to skin if handled directly . Vark sheets are laid or rolled over some South Asian sweets , confectionery , dry fruits and spices . Due to the safety and ethical reasons , the government of India issued food safety and product standards guidelines for the manufacturers of the silver foil . </P>
<P> Vark , also called varak ( also silver leaf , German paper ) , is super fine filigree foil sheet of pure metals , typically silver but sometimes gold , used to decorate South Asian sweets and food to make those look more appetising . The silver and gold are edible , though flavorless . Varak is made by pounding silver into sheets , a few micrometres ( μm ) thick , typically 0.2 μm - 0.8 μm . The silver sheets are typically packed between layers of paper for support ; this paper is peeled away before use . It is fragile and breaks into smaller pieces if handled with direct skin contact . Those leaves in the 0.2 μm thickness tend to adhere to skin if handled directly . Vark sheets are laid or rolled over some South Asian sweets , confectionery , dry fruits and spices . Due to the safety and ethical reasons , the government of India issued food safety and product standards guidelines for the manufacturers of the silver foil . </P>
which metal is used as a thin film on sweets
which metal is used as a thin film on sweets
silver gold
silver gold