Gel Colorant 100g - Black - ProGel XXL

ProGel XXL

Gel Colorant 100g - Black - ProGel XXL

Black gel food coloring, professional 100g format

ProGel XXL Black evokes deep matte black, printing ink. This concentrated gel food coloring in professional 100 g format is designed for boutique pastry shops and volume production workshops. Especially sought after for sophisticated adult Halloween production in large volume and Halloween-themed royal icing cookies, black tie parties, it combines the technical advantages of classic ProGel gel with a format designed for profitability in professional settings.

ProGel's signature advantage: it is a universal water and oil-based dye, working equally well on water-based bases (royal icing, water glazes, syrups, meringues) and fat-based bases (buttercream, ganache, tempered chocolate, pastry fondant). One tube for the entire pastry range, whereas Colour Mill dyes require 2 separate ranges (lipo + hydro). The 100 g format equals about 4 tubes of 25 g with approximately 30% savings per gram. Ideal for pastry shops that regularly place event orders.

Black: 3 shades depending on dosage

The shade subtly adjusts according to the dosage without losing its identity. ProGel gel is dosed with a toothpick tip for precise control.

Creative ideas with Black

5 signature uses where this shade makes a difference:

• • Sophisticated adult Halloween production in large volume
• • Halloween-themed royal icing cookies, black tie parties
• • Black Wedding cakes (strong trend since 2023)
• • Galaxy-themed buttercream for children's birthdays
• • Colored sugar pastes for dark event tiered cakes

Features

• • Brand: ProGel by Rainbow Dust (United Kingdom)
• • Type: General-purpose concentrated gel food coloring
• • Shade: Black
• • Packaging: Flexible 100g tube
• • Versatility: Water-based AND fat-based (royal icing, glazes, buttercream, ganache, chocolate, fondant, sugar paste)
• • Dosage: 1 to 3 toothpick tips for 250 g of preparation
• • Format: Flexible tube with precise opening for gel dosing

Instructions for use

1. Sampling: dip the tip of a clean toothpick into the ProGel gel and take a small amount. The concentrated gel format is measured by the tip, not by drops.
2. Initial dosage: add 1 tip of a toothpick into 250 g of preparation for pastel shades, 2 to 3 tips for bright shades, 5 to 8 tips for dark and saturated shades.
3. Incorporation: mix vigorously with a spatula or mixer for 60 seconds to evenly distribute the gel. The gel consistency makes it easy to integrate without lumps.
4. Rest and stabilization: cover in contact and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes. The shade develops and fully reveals itself during rest.
5. Adjustment: if the shade is too pale, take 1 to 2 additional tips and remix. Always use a clean toothpick to preserve the gel in the tube.

Ingredients and compliance

Composition: humectant gel base (glycerol E422), food coloring pigments compliant with European additive regulations (EU 1333/2008).

Allergens: no major allergens declared. Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, soy-free. Suitable for vegetarian diets.

Storage

• • Keep the tube closed in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
• • Ideal storage temperature: between 15 and 22°C.
• • Always use a clean toothpick to take the gel: this preserves the tube's lifespan.
• • Once opened, use within 18 months to preserve maximum pigment intensity.
• • Shelf life: refer to the best before date indicated on the tube.

Patissland Tip - Black XXL

The ProGel XXL Black is essential in pastry shops for 2 reasons: the Halloween season and Black Wedding cakes, which have tripled since 2023 among alternative couples aged 30-45. For an intense black without bitter taste, mix 2/3 base + 1/3 cocoa powder + ProGel Black: product savings and better depth.

Frequently asked questions

To go further

Complete your Patissland colorant palette:

• • To expand your ProGel palette, complete it with ProGel 100g - Red XXL for your multicolored preparations.
• • For contrasting preparations, also add ProGel 100g - Blue (Electric Blue) XXL to your stock.
• • And for maximum intensity on large orders, also consider ProGel 25g - Red.
• • For coloring specifically optimized according to the type of preparation, also discover our Colour Mill range (60 liposoluble shades + 27 water-soluble).