Edible Copper Leaf

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Adeanda0529 Posted 26 Feb 2018 , 10:43pm
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Hello! I need helping in looking for a website that makes COPPER edible leaf. I need it to be a true Copper color since the cake I'm decorating will have Copper, Silver, Rose Gold, and Gold.

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kakeladi Posted 26 Feb 2018 , 10:46pm
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Really, I doubt there is such a thing.  That is a heavy metal that is not edible.  I know silver and gold are also but some people insist on bending the rules of good health!

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SandraSmiley Posted 27 Feb 2018 , 1:16am
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I have never seen or heard of copper leaf.  I do have CK dust that is a beautiful copper, but I still wouldn't use it on any part of the cake that couldn't be removed before eating.

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maybenot Posted 27 Feb 2018 , 4:57am
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First an foremost is, if you are in the US, NO METAL "LEAF" PRODUCTS ARE DEEMED EDIBLE BY THE FDA.  The FDA has never approved gold, silver, etc. for use directly on food.  Minute amounts have been approved for certain medications and cosmetics, but certification for food differs.  When you see "edible gold [leaf, flakes, etc.] advertised, they are foreign made products and not approved by the FDA for the food supply in the US.

In the listing for the copper leaf mentioned above, the answer to the first question regarding use on the skin is, "This copper leaf product is meant for the decoration of objects only."

Roxy & Rich makes some gorgeous, edible luster dust in copper, gold, & silver.  https://www.roxyandrich.com/food-coloring/hybrid-lustre-dust

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