White Gum Paste - Edible Flower Paste 250 g

Gum Paste (or flower paste) is an edible modeling paste specially designed for cake design and floral decoration. Unlike classic fondant, it contains a hardening agent (tragacanth gum or CMC) which gives it:

• A superior elasticity allowing it to be rolled out 1-2 mm thin without tearing
• A fast air drying (1 to 24h depending on thickness)
• A perfect hold once dry: petals keep their shape
• An unmatched fineness for delicate details (veins, folds, gradients)

It is the reference paste for making sugar flowers like peonies, English roses, hydrangeas, tulips, or orchids on professional wedding cakes.

For covering an entire cake, use fondant. For fine flowers and decorations that need to stand upright, Gum Paste is the way to go.

FunCakes is one of the leading European brands in cake design since 1985. Their white Gum Paste stands out for:

• Bright whiteness: the perfect base for making sugar flowers without adding white coloring
• Soft and silky texture: easy to knead, roll out, and shape without cracking
• Very thin rolling out: can go down to 0.5 mm for translucent petals
• Gradual drying: fast enough for production, slow enough to allow working
• Easy coloring: compatible with all gel or powder food colorings
• Neutral and clean taste: no aftertaste to avoid altering the cake
• Wheat gluten-free, Kosher and Halal certified

The FunCakes flower paste is the essential tool for cake designers to create:

• Sugar flowers: peonies, English roses, dahlias, hydrangeas, tulips, orchids
• Thin petals with veins and color gradients
• Decorative leaves in relief with a veiner
• Ruffles and drapes on wedding cakes (ruffle, frill effect)
• Letters and numbers in 3D for birthdays and events
• Characters and figurines: faces, clothing, accessories (wedding subjects)
• Edible lace with silicone mats (cake lace)
• Trompe-l'œil: gold leaves, pearls, stylized fake fruits
• Floral embellishments around cake boards and cake drums
• Wedding bouquets fully edible placed on top of the wedding cake

For professional results, here is the method to follow:

• Step 1 — Preparation: take the dough out 30 minutes before use to bring it to room temperature
• Step 2 — Kneading: knead for 1-2 minutes until you get a soft and homogeneous dough
• Step 3 — Coloring (optional): add gel color drop by drop, knead until uniform
• Step 4 — Rolling out: on a surface dusted with cornstarch (or a silicone mat), roll out to 0.5-2 mm depending on the desired result
• Step 5 — Cutting: use flower/leaf cutters or cut with a precision knife
• Step 6 — Shaping: create veins with a veiner, add movement with a ball tool
• Step 7 — Drying: place on drying foam or hang in a cluster to preserve the shape

Pro tip: store unused paste wrapped in 2 zip plastic bags then in an airtight container. It keeps for several months.

FunCakes white Gum Paste is designed to be colored. Pro method:

• Gel colorants (most used): add drop by drop with a toothpick until desired shade. Knead vigorously
• Powder colorants: for very saturated shades or to apply after drying with a brush (velvety effect)
• Liquid colorants: to avoid, they soften the paste
• Natural gradient effect: spread uncolored paste then dab edges with powdered color + brush
• Metallic effects: paint after drying with gold, silver, or pearly color diluted in 1 drop of strong alcohol

Compatible color brands: Sugarflair, Wilton, Colour Mill, Americolor, FunCakes — all professional references are OK.

The 250 g size is ideal for making a complete wedding cake decoration, several birthdays, or for practicing cake design techniques calmly.

Drying is the step that determines the final hold of Gum Paste flowers:

• Drying foam: place petals on a cupped foam to preserve the natural curve
• Upside-down suspension: for calyxes and flowers mounted on stems (petals keep a cascading effect)
• Egg carton (DIY tip): dry flowers suspended in the compartments
• Drying time: 1-2h for thin petals, 12-24h for whole flowers, 48h for thick structures
• Environment: dry, protected from humidity (never in the fridge, humidity softens the paste)

Once dry, Gum Paste flowers keep for several months in an airtight box with silica gel packets.

Ingredients: 79.0% sugar, glucose syrup, water, vegetable fat (palm kernel, palm), thickener: E466, E415, emulsifier: E471, flavoring, preservative: E202, acidifier: E330.

Allergens: may contain traces of tree nuts.

Special diets : Kosher certified, Halal certified, wheat gluten-free.

Nutritional table (per 100 g):

Languages on packaging: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.

The FunCakes flower paste has a long shelf life if well stored:

• Before opening: store in a cool, dark place, between 15 and 20°C
• After opening: immediately rewrap in 2 zip plastic bags with air removed, then in an airtight container
• Keep away from: direct light, humidity, heat sources, strong odors
• Do not refrigerate: condensation creates a sticky paste
• Shelf life: 12 months after opening if well wrapped

If the paste hardens a bit, knead it with a drop of water or edible glycerin to soften it.

To succeed with your edible flower paste flowers, here are the essentials:

• Flower cutters: roses, petals, leaves (kits with 5-7 sizes)
• Veiners (vein makers) in silicone to reproduce natural details
• Ball tools: to shape edges and add movement
• Silicone lace mats: for cake lace effects
• Drying foam: essential to maintain petal curvature
• Edible floral wire (24 or 26 gauge) to assemble flowers into bouquets
• Gel and powder colorants to create all shades
• Isomalt for transparent crystal decorative additions
• Wooden dowels to assemble the final tiered cake

To go further, also see our collection of ready-to-use edible flowers.

For cake designers, pastry chefs, and wedding planners, FunCakes 250 g Gum Paste is the essential production tool:

• Absolute consistency: same texture, same drying, same hold batch after batch
• Convenient 250 g size: just enough for a complete wedding cake order without risk of expiration
• Comfortable margin: floral decoration is the most valued element of a wedding cake
• Full compatibility with all professional colorings and cake design accessories
• Premium image: brand recognized in European culinary schools
• Productivity: ready to use, no homemade gum arabic preparation to manage

Is Gum Paste edible?
Yes, it is 100% edible. But since it hardens strongly when drying, it is mainly used for decoration, not to be eaten by the spoonful.

What is the difference with CMC or Tylose powder?
CMC and Tylose are additives added to classic fondant to turn it into homemade Gum Paste. FunCakes Gum Paste is ready to use, perfectly dosed, with no risk of failure.

Can Gum Paste and fondant be mixed?
Yes, it's even a pro tip: 50/50 Gum Paste + fondant makes a dough easier to handle than pure Gum Paste, while keeping better drying than fondant alone.

Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, especially for first attempts at modeling and simple flowers. The 250 g size is ideal for practicing without waste.

How long before placing the flowers on the cake?
Make the flowers 2 to 5 days before serving the cake to allow them to dry well. Store in an airtight box with silica gel until assembly.

Can it be used in bakery?
Rather not — Gum Paste is too sweet and hardens too much. For pastries, prefer standard fondant.