Dr Oetker
Red Gel Food Coloring 15 g
Concentrated food gel, buildable shade drop by drop
Overview
Dr Oetker red gel food coloring delivers an intense, deep red color without thinning your preparations. Its squeezable tube lets you dose it drop by drop, from pastel red to a very rich red, and the color remains stable during baking in most recipes.
15 g
Capacity
Resealable squeezable tube
Gel
Texture
Concentrated, does not alter consistency
2 to 6
Drops / 300 g
Buttercream, light to vivid
Uses
- Royal icing and buttercream, for Christmas, birthday, or Valentine's Day cakes
- Fondant and sugar paste: 0.3 to 1 g of gel per 250 g, depending on the desired intensity
- Sponge cakes and cookies (red velvet, seasonal decorations)
- Creams, ganaches, and macarons
- Mixes with other gels in the range to create new shades
Dosage tip: add the gel drop by drop and mix thoroughly between each addition; it is easier to intensify a shade than to correct it. For a very rich red, color the mixture the day before and let it mature covered with plastic wrap in a cool place.
Technical information
| Net weight | 15 g |
| Type | Gel food coloring, red |
| Ingredients | Glucose syrup, water, sugar, colorants (lutein E161b, carmine E120), acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, sodium lactate), gelling agent (carrageenan), preservative (potassium sorbate) |
| Allergens | None of the major allergens requiring mandatory declaration are present in this ingredients list |
| Dietary information | Contains E120 (carmine, animal origin): not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets |
| Nutritional values (100 g) | 1033 kJ / 243 kcal, fat 0 g of which saturates 0 g, carbohydrates 61 g of which sugars 43 g, protein 0 g, salt 0.06 g |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place; close the tube securely after use |
Frequently asked questions
How many drops of red gel should I use for 300 g of buttercream?
Use 2 to 6 drops depending on the desired intensity, from light red to vivid red. Add the gel gradually and mix well between each addition.
How can I achieve a very rich red without thinning the mixture?
Color the mixture the day before and let it mature covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator: the color will continue to develop without needing to add more gel.
Is Dr Oetker red gel food coloring suitable for vegetarians?
No, it contains carmine (E120), an animal-derived colorant extracted from cochineal insects. For a vegan alternative, choose a gel without E120.
Discover more
Discover the other shades in the Dr Oetker range: yellow gel, pink gel, and violet gel. Explore the full Dr Oetker collection and all food colorings.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
