Dr Oetker
Purple Gel Food Coloring 15 g
Concentrated food gel, from lavender pastel to deep purple
Overview
Dr Oetker purple gel food coloring allows you to achieve deep purples or lavender pastels without thinning your mixtures. Its concentrated texture can be added drop by drop and preserves both the texture and baking stability.
15 g
Contents
Resealable flexible tube
Gel
Texture
Concentrated, does not alter consistency
Drop by drop
Dosing
Lavender pastel to rich purple
Uses
- Buttercream, royal icing and white ganache for Halloween or galaxy-themed cakes
- Fondant and sugar paste for flowers (lavender, violets) and ombré decorations
- Biscuits and cupcakes
- Creams and sponge cakes
- Mix with the pink or blue colors in the range to adjust the shade
Dosing tip: build the purple gradually by adding one drop, mixing, then checking the shade before continuing. For very intense shades, color the mixture the day before and let it mature under plastic wrap.
Technical details
| Net weight | 15 g |
| Type | Gel food coloring, purple |
| Ingredients | Glucose syrup, sugar, water, colors (carmine E120, brilliant blue FCF E133), acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, sodium lactate), gelling agent (carrageenan), preservative (potassium sorbate) |
| Allergens | None of the major allergens subject to mandatory declaration are present in this list of ingredients |
| Dietary information | Contains E120 (carmine, animal origin) and E133: 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 do you achieve a lavender-style pastel purple?
Add the gel drop by drop, mixing thoroughly between each drop: one to two drops are enough for 300 g of mixture to achieve a pastel shade.
Can you create an ombré or galaxy effect with this gel?
Yes, by gradually dosing the gel into different portions of dough or icing, from pastel purple to very deep purple, to create a gradient or galaxy effect.
Is Dr Oetker purple gel food coloring suitable for vegetarians?
No, it contains carmine (E120, animal origin) and brilliant blue FCF (E133). It is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets.
Go further
Discover the other shades in the Dr Oetker range: red gel, yellow gel and pink gel. Explore the entire Dr Oetker collection and all our 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.
