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Vark or varak (Sanskrit: वरक) is any foil composed of a pure metal typically silver sometimes gold used for garnishing sweets in South Asian cuisine. The silver is edible though flavorless. Vark is made by pounding silver into a sheet a few micrometres thick and backed with paper for support; this paper is peeled away before use. It is extremely brittle and breaks into smaller pieces if touched. Vark sheets are laid or rolled over some South Asian sweets.
