Edible silver leaves are perfect for bringing a little extra glamour to confectionery and patisserie. Or perhaps take inspiration from Heston and use the edible silver sheets in a savoury dish – like his “mock turtle” soup, which involves wrapping a watch-shaped home-made stock cube in a leaf for a glittering consommé starter.

The edible silver leaves create a beautiful contrast against dark chocolate – perfect for truffles or tortes, or for the Indian delicacy - vark. The silver leaves should be handled carefully, in a way that avoids contact with water – ideally using a patisserie brush.

The silver leaf sheets come loose in a booklet, separated by grease-proof paper.

Edible gold leaf is also available – as are silver leaf dust, gold leaf dust and gold leaf flakes.