That Silver Shine on Your Sweets: Is It Real or Fake?0

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• November 10, 2026

Silver leaf gives Indian sweets their familiar festive shimmer, but is that sparkling coating always what it claims to be? From kaju katli and barfi to peda and other traditional delicacies, edible silver leaf adds a distinctive finish to popular treats. However, some manufacturers may use cheaper aluminium foil in place of genuine silver, raising