Fractal - Gel Colorant
30 g Gel Colorant - Orange
Concentrated vivid orange gel colorant for sugar paste, fondant, and creams.
Orange is a highly concentrated orange gel food colorant from the Hungarian brand Fractal, packaged in a 30 g squeeze tube. A single colorant is enough to achieve a vivid shade, with the lowest maximum dosage in the range tested here.
Features
30 g
Format
Squeeze tube
0.76 g/kg
Maximum dosage
Filling and decoration
Hungary
Origin
Fractal Colors
Recommended uses
- Marzipan, fondant, and sugar paste
- Autumn and Halloween decorations, used on its own or mixed with a touch of Vivid Red
- Royal icing and creams, without altering their texture at the recommended dosage
- Can be mixed cold with other Fractal Full-Fill shades
- Not recommended for chocolate: water-based, not fat-soluble
Please note: may have adverse effects on activity and attention in children. Maximum dosage: 0.76 g/kg for filling, decoration, and coating; above this level, the shade darkens rather than becoming more intense. Store away from light.
Complete technical data sheet
| Brand | Fractal Colors (Hungary) |
| Format | 30 g squeeze tube |
| Ingredients | Glycerol E422, propylene glycol E1520, colorant (Sunset Yellow FCF E110), thickener (silicon dioxide E551) |
| Maximum dosage | Filling and decoration, coating: 0.76 g/kg |
| Storage | Store away from light |
Frequently asked questions
Why is the maximum dosage so low (0.76 g/kg)?
Orange is one of the most concentrated colors in the range; a single colorant is enough to achieve a vivid shade. Above 0.76 g/kg, the shade darkens rather than becoming more intense.
Is it suitable for an autumn or Halloween theme?
Yes, Orange Fractal is commonly used for autumn and Halloween decorations, either on its own or mixed with a touch of Vivid Red Fractal for a deeper orange.
Can it be used in white chocolate?
Not recommended: this gel is water-based and is not compatible with chocolate, which requires a dedicated fat-soluble colorant.
Learn more
Explore the Colorants collection. See also Vivid Red Gel Colorant and Antique Gold Pearlescent Powder - SuPearl for a pearlescent finish in an autumnal shade.
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.
