Colour Mill Red Fondant 250g - Premium Ultra-Soft Fondant
Finally Master the Perfect Red Without Technical Compromise
Achieving a true intense red in pastry is one of the most complex challenges in cake design. Excessive addition of coloring in a white paste systematically alters its texture, making it crumbly and sticky, while often leaving an unpleasant bitter aftertaste. The Colour Mill red fondant definitively solves this major technical issue.
Developed by Australian experts with their legendary innovation, this 250g paste offers a deep, vibrant, and perfectly stable red shade without any coloring effort. It becomes your immediate solution for passionate Valentine's Day creations, dynamic superhero themes, warm Christmas cakes, romantic roses, and all occasions where emotional intensity turns into color.
Technical Excellence That Turns Your Challenges into Successes
Ultra-Malleable Anti-Cracking Texture
The unique glucose-glycerol formulation creates this revolutionary consistency that activates instantly under your hands. Unlike traditional pastes that dry quickly, this innovation offers exceptional elasticity allowing fine spreading at 3-4mm without tearing, even on the tallest and sculpted cakes.
Absolute Chromatic Stability
The red pigment is homogeneously integrated during industrial manufacturing, ensuring a color that never fades in light and does not excessively transfer onto hands. This stability eliminates the frustrating color variations of approximate manual coloring.
Balanced Vanilla Flavor
The natural vanilla aroma perfectly masks the bitterness often associated with concentrated red colorants, creating a harmonious taste experience that complements your cakes without ever overpowering them.
Advanced Creative Customization
Perfect as is for immediate impact, this paste reveals its full potential with Aqua Blend or Oil Blend Colour Mill colorants. Mix with white for delicate roses, yellow for intense oranges, or create your unique signature gradients.
Creative Applications for All Your Ambitions
Impeccable Professional Covering
Transform your wedding cakes, layer cakes, and sculpted cakes into striking creations. Its exceptional flexibility allows you to smooth imperfections effortlessly and perfectly conform to complex shapes for that characteristic satin finish of high-end creations.
Precision Floral and Decorative Modeling
Bring your botanically perfect roses, generous peonies, elegant hearts, and sophisticated bows to life. The texture beautifully holds fine details while gradually hardening on the surface, retaining its tenderness when tasted.
Refined Cupcakes and Cookies
Enhance every creation with perfectly smooth discs or elegant coverings. The surface dries evenly, creating the ideal base for additional royal icing details or advanced decorating techniques.
Usage Protocol for Guaranteed Results
Flexibility Activation
Knead vigorously for 30-60 seconds to activate the natural gums. The warmth of your hands transforms the firm texture into an incredibly soft and stretchable material, revealing all its technical qualities.
Optimized Work Surface Preparation
Lightly dust with powdered sugar or cornstarch. This non-stick formulation requires minimal dusting, greatly facilitating handling.
Professional Spreading and Application
Use a non-stick roller with steady movements from the center outward. Maintain a uniform thickness of 3-4mm, then gently roll around the roller for a stress-free transfer onto your cake.
Excellence Finish
Smooth methodically from top to base with a professional smoother to eliminate any air bubbles and achieve that perfectly satin surface that instantly enhances your work.
Premium Composition and Certifications
Quality Ingredients: Sugar, Glucose, Water, Glycerol, Corn starch, Thickeners (E415, E405), Colorant (E129*), Natural vanilla flavor, Preservative (E202)
Warning: E129 Allura Red AC may have adverse effects on activity and attention in children
Ethical Certifications: Kosher certified, Halal certified, Vegan
Nutritional Values per 100g:
Energy: 1590 kJ / 380 kcal | Fats: 1.1g (of which saturated: 1.1g)
Carbohydrates: 90.5g (of which sugars: 82.9g) | Proteins: 0.0g | Salt: 0.1g
Storage and Technical Specifications
Optimal Storage: Store in a cool, dry place (15-20°C), protected from direct light to preserve color intensity and ideal texture.
After Opening: Wrap tightly in cling film and place in an airtight container. The paste retains its exceptional qualities for 2-3 months.
Yield: 250g allows covering a 20cm diameter cake or creating 12-15 cupcake decorations depending on the desired thickness of application.
Essential Questions Answered
Does this red paste have a bitter taste?
No, unlike manually colored pastes, this one is industrially formulated to perfectly neutralize the bitterness of the pigment thanks to a balanced natural vanilla flavor.
Can I mix this color with others?
Absolutely! It is perfectly mixable with all Colour Mill pastes. Mix with white for different shades of pink, or explore other creative combinations.
Does the fondant stick during work?
Its advanced non-stick formulation naturally minimizes adhesion. A light dusting is enough for completely comfortable and smooth work.
How far in advance can I prepare my decorations?
Modeled elements are prepared several days before use, gradually hardening on the surface while retaining their tenderness and delicious flavor.
The Innovation That Revolutionizes Your Approach to Red
This Colour Mill red sugar paste embodies Australian technical excellence at the service of your limitless creativity. It permanently eliminates the traditional constraints related to intense red coloring, allowing you to focus exclusively on the artistic aspect of your creations. Its ultra-soft, crack-resistant texture makes covering the most complex shapes easier, while its color stability guarantees lasting and impactful visual results. Compatible with all colorants in the range for unlimited creative customization, this 250g vegan-certified paste combines technical innovation with responsible ethical commitment. Whether you create perfect romantic roses, bold themed cakes, or realistic floral decorations, this premium reference turns every handling into guaranteed success, fully revealing your talent for memorable works that touch hearts and leave a lasting impression on all your guests.
