Red Deco Melts 250 g
Red melts for Valentine's Day cake pops and festive drip cakes.
The FUNCAKES Red Deco Melts 250 g are fire-red melting wafers, ideal for Valentine's Day cake pops, festive drip cakes, and Christmas creations.
Red pairs with white and gold for a festive palette, or with black for a glamorous palette.
Key features
Signature shade
Dominant pigment: Allura Red (E129) + vanilla flavor
Vanilla-flavored FUNCAKES melting wafers: melt quickly in the microwave for coating cake pops, drip cakes, and dipping.
Recommended uses
- Cake pop coating: Achieve an even layer by dipping quickly and rotating.
- Drip cake drips: Pour in a thin stream around the edges while still fluid.
- Dipping fruit and cookies: Dip partially or completely for a delicious finish.
- Molding mendiants and candies: Pour into a silicone mold for small pieces to give as gifts.
Calculate the number of packs you need
Indicative coverage per project
| Project | Quantity per unit | With 1 pack of 250 g |
|---|---|---|
| Cake pop coating | ~8 g | about 25 to 30 cake pops |
| 18–20 cm drip cake | ~80–100 g | 2 to 3 decorated cakes |
| 25–28 cm drip cake | ~130–150 g | 1 to 2 decorated cakes |
| Shortbread cookie coating | ~10 g | about 20 to 25 cookies |
| Strawberry/fruit dipping | ~5 g | about 40 to 50 fruits |
| Full cake pop shell | ~15 g | about 15 cake pops |
Indicative quantities with a 20% safety margin included. Use the calculator to customize.
Discover the Deco Melts range
16 FUNCAKES Deco Melts references in the catalog. Click a swatch to access the product page.
Signature creative ideas
- Valentine's Day cake pops: Red coating on a cake pop with a white heart drawn using an icing cone.
- Christmas drip cake: Red drips on a white cake with a tree decoration.
- 50th birthday cake pops: Festive decoration for a prestigious birthday.
- Oriental wedding cake: Red drips on an ivory covering for an Indian wedding.
- World Cup cake pops: Red coating for a sporting event.
Features
| Contents | 250 g (resealable bag) |
| Brand | FUNCAKES (Netherlands) |
| Ingredients | Sugar + vegetable fat + milk powder + colorants |
| Dominant pigment | Allura Red (E129) + vanilla flavor |
| Use | Cake pop coating, drip cakes, cookie/fruit dipping |
| Melting | Microwave (30 sec at medium power) or gentle bain-marie |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Allergens | Contains: milk, soy. May contain traces of: hazelnut, almond. |
Instructions
- Pour the contents into a clean, dry microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals at medium power, stirring between each interval.
- If the Deco Melts are too thick, add 1/2 teaspoon of neutral vegetable oil to thin them.
- For cake pop coating: dip all at once while rotating for an even layer, then tap to remove excess.
- For drip cakes: allow to cool for 2–3 minutes, then pour in a thin stream around the edges of the cake.
- Allow to set for 15–20 minutes at room temperature.
- Store unused Deco Melts in the resealable bag for future use.
Storage
| Before opening | Cool room temperature (15–20°C), away from light |
| After opening | Hermetically resealed bag: 6 to 12 months |
| Avoid | Heat above 28°C, humidity, freezing |
| Decorated cake | Store for 2 to 3 days at room temperature, away from humidity |
| Melted leftovers | Pour into a silicone mold, allow to set, and store in an airtight bag for 1 month |
Note: Red permanently stains clothing and work surfaces: wear a disposable apron when melting.
Regulatory warning: Contains Allura Red AC (E129), which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
Frequently asked questions
Which colorant creates the intense red?
Allura Red AC (E129). In accordance with European regulations, this colorant may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. (See the Note box.)
Does Red stain easily?
Yes, it permanently stains clothing and work surfaces: wear a disposable apron when melting.
For which occasions should Red be used?
For Valentine's Day, Christmas, or festive creations: pair it with white and gold for a festive palette, or with black for a glamorous palette.
Take it further
Complete your palette with Snow White Deco Melts, Pink Deco Melts, Yellow Deco Melts, or browse the Candy Melts collection at Patissland.
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