Dr Oetker
Yellow Gel Food Coloring 15 g
Concentrated food gel, with buildable sun-yellow color, drop by drop
Overview
Dr Oetker yellow gel food coloring adds a bright, sunny color without thinning your preparations. The flexible tube allows ultra-precise dosing, from a subtle pastel yellow to a rich yellow, while maintaining a stable color during baking.
15 g
Capacity
Resealable flexible tube
Gel
Texture
Concentrated, does not alter consistency
2 to 8
Drops / 300 g
Buttercream, light to rich
Uses
- Icings (royal icing, buttercream, white ganache)
- Fondant and sugar paste: approximately 0.2 to 0.8 g per 250 g, depending on the desired intensity
- Cookies, sponge cakes, and cakes for Easter or baby showers
- Pastry creams and macarons
- Mix with blue for green, or with red for orange
Dosing tip: add the gel gradually and mix or knead thoroughly before adding more. For a rich color, tint the preparation the day before and let it rest, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator.
Technical specifications
| Net weight | 15 g |
| Type | Gel food coloring, yellow |
| Ingredients | Glucose syrup, sugar, water, coloring (curcumin E100), gelling agent (carrageenan), acidity regulators (lactic acid, acetic acid, sodium lactate), preservative (potassium sorbate) |
| Allergens | None of the major allergens requiring mandatory declaration are included in this ingredient list |
| Dietary information | Colored with curcumin (E100), plant-based: suitable for vegetarian and 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 yellow gel should I use for 300 g of buttercream?
2 to 8 drops are sufficient, depending on the desired intensity. Add the gel gradually and mix thoroughly before adding more.
Is Dr Oetker yellow gel food coloring suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets?
Yes: it is colored with curcumin (E100), a plant-based coloring, unlike the red, pink, and violet gels in the range, which contain carmine (E120).
Can it be used to tint white fondant pastel yellow?
Yes, a small amount of gel, approximately 0.2 to 0.8 g per 250 g of sugar paste, is sufficient for a pastel yellow. Knead thoroughly until the color is even.
Explore further
Discover the other shades in the Dr Oetker range: red 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.
