Gel food colorings for baking
Concentrated gel food colorings for tinting fondant, buttercream, icing, and doughs without making them soggy.
Why gel
Gel is the most versatile food coloring: highly concentrated, it produces vivid colors without adding water, so it doesn’t make fondant soggy or cause cream to split. Ideal for buttercream, royal icing, doughs, and batters.
Getting the dosage right
Start with a light-colored base and add the gel in small amounts using the tip of a toothpick. Mix well, wear gloves when working with fondant, and let it rest: the color often darkens slightly after a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Gel or liquid?
The gel is more concentrated and doesn’t make it soggy; the liquid is suitable for large quantities and airbrushing.
For fondant?
Yes, it’s the ideal food coloring, incorporated by kneading.
Very bright colors?
White base + concentrated gel, with the color left to stabilize.
In chocolate?
No, chocolate requires an oil-soluble food coloring.
