25 g Gel Food Coloring - Red - ProGel
Red gel food coloring, concentrated 25 g tube
ProGel Red evokes iconic lipstick and juicy Burlat cherries. This concentrated 25 g gel food coloring is designed for professional bakers and discerning cake design enthusiasts. Especially popular for Valentine’s Day layer cakes, as well as wedding cakes, year-end weddings, or festive receptions, it delivers a stable, intense shade with just a few toothpick tips.
ProGel’s signature advantage: it’s a versatile water- and oil-based colorant that works just as well in water-based mixtures (royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, macarons) as in fat-based mixtures (buttercream, ganache, tempered chocolate, pastry fondant, sugar paste). One tube is all you need for your entire range of baking, whereas other colorants require two separate ranges depending on the base used. The concentrated 25 g size covers 30 to 50 preparations, depending on the intensity desired.
Features
- Size
- 25 g
- Dosage / 250 g
- 1 to 8 pinches
- Versatility
- Water & oil
ProGel Red dosage chart
The shade can be adjusted by changing the dosage without losing its identity. The gel can be measured out using a toothpick tip for precise control. This shade is part of the Rainbow Dust ProGel range, which has a total of 38 shades.
| Light coloring | 1 toothpick tip / 250 g |
|---|---|
| Standard coloring | 2 to 3 pinches / 250 g |
| Intense coloring | 5 to 8 pinches / 250 g |
Uses
- Romantic February 14 layer cakes
- Wedding cakes for year-end weddings or festive receptions
- Heart- or red rose-shaped royal icing cookies
- Glamorous, sensual-themed birthday drip cakes
Complete technical specifications
| Brand | ProGel by Rainbow Dust (United Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Shade | Red |
| Net weight | 25 g squeezable tube |
| Type | Concentrated all-purpose gel food coloring |
| Versatility | Water- and fat-based mixtures: royal icing, glazes, buttercream, ganache, chocolate, fondant, sugar paste |
| Dosage | 1 toothpick dab per 250 g for a pastel shade, up to 5 to 8 dabs for a dark shade |
| Ingredients | Gel base (humectant glycerol E422), food coloring pigments compliant with European regulations on additives (EU 1333/2008) |
| Allergens | No major allergens declared. Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, soy-free. Suitable for vegetarian diets. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from light, between 15 and 22 °C. Once opened, use within 18 months. Always use a clean toothpick to scoop it out. |
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
For what occasion should you choose the Red shade?
Cupcakes for an elegant end-of-year event. This is one of the occasions where this shade really stands out.
How many preparations can you color with one tube?
One 25 g tube of ProGel colors around 30 to 50 preparations of 250 g, depending on the desired intensity. For regular pastry production, it’s the most economical format.
Does ProGel work with all preparations?
Yes, ProGel is an all-purpose gel for water- and oil-based preparations: it works just as well in water-based mixtures (royal icing, glazes, meringues, macarons) as in fat-based mixtures (buttercream, chocolate, ganache, fondant, sugar paste). One tube is enough, whereas other colorants require a separate range depending on the type of base used.
Additional resources
ProGel Black · ProGel Pink · All our food colorings · Complete Rainbow Dust range
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