Thin edible silver foil (Varak) is used for decorating special-occasion desserts, confections, nuts, rice dishes and even "paan". Varak sheets are usually sold sandwiched between two sheets of tissue paper. The foil is flavorless and odorless and is extremely thin and fragile. It is used for its shiny and lustrous properties. Varak sheets are so fragile that they dissolve easily with human touch. The best way to use the sheets is to place the required amount of varaq on top of the food to be decorated along with the tissue paper. The varak will stick to the food, and the paper can be peeled off. Varak will keep indefinitely if stored in an airtight container (to prevent tarnishing) in a cool, dry place. Edible silver can be seen shimmering in the glass cases of many sweat-meat shops in India.Edible Silver Foil
Thin edible silver foil (Varak) is used for decorating special-occasion desserts, confections, nuts, rice dishes and even "paan". Varak sheets are usually sold sandwiched between two sheets of tissue paper. The foil is flavorless and odorless and is extremely thin and fragile. It is used for its shiny and lustrous properties. Varak sheets are so fragile that they dissolve easily with human touch. The best way to use the sheets is to place the required amount of varaq on top of the food to be decorated along with the tissue paper. The varak will stick to the food, and the paper can be peeled off. Varak will keep indefinitely if stored in an airtight container (to prevent tarnishing) in a cool, dry place. Edible silver can be seen shimmering in the glass cases of many sweat-meat shops in India.
