Red Water-Soluble Food Coloring E129 - Professional 1kg Format - Silikomart

Reference: 99.508.05.0000
Brand: Silikomart (Italy)
Format: Airtight bucket 1000g

Product Description

The red water-soluble food coloring E129 Silikomart in 1kg format is the professional reference solution for achieving intense and vibrant reds in all your pastry and confectionery creations.

This ultra-concentrated powder of Allura Red AC (E129) allows for a full palette ranging from delicate pink to deep bright red depending on the dosage applied. Its exceptional solubility ensures homogeneous dispersion and reproducible colorimetry, batch after batch.

Exceptional cost-effectiveness: With a maximum dosage of 0.59 g/kg, this 1kg bucket can color up to 1,695 kg of preparations, offering a negligible material cost per finished product.

Technical Characteristics

• Active coloring agent: Allura Red AC (E129)
• Type: Ultra-concentrated water-soluble powder
• Solubility: Excellent in water and aqueous media
• Color obtained: Pastel pink to intense bright red
• Maximum dosage: 0.59 g/kg (590 mg/kg)
• Packaging: Airtight food-grade plastic bucket
• Storage: 24 months at room temperature, in a dry place
• Origin: Silikomart S.r.l - Italy

Professional Applications

Pastry and Desserts: Red macarons, Red Velvet cake, red fruit mousses, bavarois, red mirror glazes, pastry creams, colored meringues.

Artisanal Confectionery: Gummy candies, fruit jellies, caramels, red marshmallows, pulled sugars, pastillage, colored pralines.

Decoration and Cake Design: Red sugar paste, custom fondant, gumpaste for roses, royal icing, glossy glaze.

Ice cream and beverages: Strawberry-raspberry ice creams and sorbets, granitas, colorful smoothies, fruity bubble tea.

Professional Usage Instructions

Preparation

Recommended dilution: Dissolve the necessary amount in a little warm water (40-50°C) before incorporation to ensure uniform dispersion without lumps.

Indicative Dosages

• Pastel pink shade: 0.05 to 0.15 g/kg
• Medium red: 0.20 to 0.35 g/kg
• Intense red: 0.40 to 0.59 g/kg (maximum limit)

Specialized Techniques

Macarons: Incorporate the powder into the dry ingredients before sifting for perfect dispersion and evenly colored shells.

Red Velvet: Excellent choice as it perfectly withstands baking, unlike natural colorants that brown.

Mirror glaze: Add to the glaze cooled to 35°C for optimal shine.

For chocolate: This water-soluble colorant can be used with white chocolate by first dissolving it in soy lecithin. However, for optimal results on chocolate and fats, the fat-soluble colorants also available on our site are specifically designed for this purpose and offer perfect dispersion.

Product Benefits

Superior coloring intensity: Allura Red E129 offers an unmatched red brightness that does not dull, perfect for festive and romantic creations.

Silikomart quality: Italian reference brand guaranteeing constant concentration, optimal purity, and full batch-by-batch traceability.

Technical stability: Excellent thermal resistance from -18°C to +200°C. Perfect for baking and freezing without color alteration.

Professional format: 1kg packaging suitable for intensive production with exceptional yield.

Regulatory Information

Composition

Ingredients: Allura Red AC Colorant (E129)*

*May have adverse effects on activity and attention in children.

Labeling of your Finished Products

Ingredient list: Mention "Colorant: E129" or "Colorant: allura red"

Warning: "E129: may have adverse effects on activity and attention in children"

Dosage: Respect the limit of 0.59 g/kg in the finished product.

Storage and Preservation

Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry place away from moisture and direct light. Reseal tightly after use.

Shelf life: 24 months in the original sealed packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many preparations can I color with 1kg? Up to 1,695 kg at maximum dosage, about 3,300 kg for medium shades. Very economical format for macaron specialists.

Does this colorant withstand baking? Yes, excellent thermal stability from -18°C to +200°C. Ideal for Red Velvet and all baked pastries.

Can I use it for chocolate? Technically possible with white chocolate, but the fat-soluble colorants available on our site are specifically formulated for fats and offer an optimal professional result.

How to avoid lumps? Always dilute the powder in a liquid before mixing. For dry doughs, sift with the dry ingredients.

Can I mix it with other colorants? Yes, mix with blue to get purple, or with yellow for warm oranges.