Schwabacher Goldwasser
Schwabacher Goldwasser is a liqueur from the gold -beating town of Schwabach , to which gold leaf (22-carat as food coloring E 175 ) is added.
The schnapps is made with spices ( cardamom , coriander , star anise , cinnamon , cloves , juniper berries , mace ) as well as lemon and bitter orange peels, etc. a. set and then filtered. Gold leaf is added to this and a little cornstarch is added to keep the gold in suspension.
Gold is safe for human consumption and a commonly used ornament in food and beverages. In Schwabach, numerous foods with gold leaf are offered as souvenirs. When Danziger Goldwasser is a similar drink. The gold has no influence on the taste.
Gold leaf is also used in other drinks such as liqueurs , absinthe and in champagne or sparkling wine , and silver leaf is also used.