Renshaw - Extra Sugar Paste
Renshaw Black Sugar Paste 1 kg
Intense black Renshaw fondant for contemporary cake design and graphic decorations, 1 kg.
Renshaw Black Sugar Paste 1 kg has a deep, even color, achieved with a single colorant (E153), without the excessive amounts of gel colorant often needed to turn white paste black by hand.
Firm, elastic texture from the Extra range: it can be worked without cracking for clean coverings and graphic finishes, highlighting gold or silver decorations through contrast.
Features
- Format
- 1 kg
- Covers a 25 to 28 cm cake
- Color
- Black
- Coloring E153, vegetable carbon
- Taste
- Vanilla
- Subtle
Recommended uses
- Halloween cake design: cakes decorated with spiders, bats and witches.
- Modern wedding cakes: elegant weddings in a black and gold palette.
- Rock- or goth-themed birthdays: dark decorations for teens and adults.
- Base for contrasting decorations: a dark base that highlights gold or silver metallic colors and patterns.
- Fine modeling details: eyes, outlines and precise lines on cake design sculptures.
Instructions for use
- Bringing to temperature: remove the paste from its packaging 15 to 30 minutes before use so it can reach 18 to 22 °C.
- Kneading: knead for 1 to 2 minutes to soften it. If it is still firm, microwave for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Rolling out: dust the work surface with powdered sugar or cornstarch, never flour. Roll out to a thickness of 3 to 4 mm.
- Application: place the paste on the cake, already coated with ganache or smoothed, chilled buttercream, then smooth the top before the sides.
- Finishing: cut off the excess with a knife or pastry wheel, then smooth once more with a smoother to remove air bubbles.
Full technical specifications
| Brand | Renshaw (United Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Range | Renshaw Extra |
| Color | Black |
| Format | 1 kg block |
| Texture | Firm and elastic, ready to use |
| Taste | Subtle vanilla |
| Ingredients | Sugar, glucose syrup, palm oil, water, humectant (E422 glycerol), emulsifier (E471), stabilizers (E413, E466), preservative (E202), acidifier (E330), flavoring, color (E153, vegetable carbon). |
| Allergens | No major allergens declared. May contain traces of gluten, milk, egg, and nuts, depending on the production site. |
| Storage | 15 to 22 °C, airtight packaging, away from light |
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
How much black fondant do I need for a Halloween cake?
Allow 500 g for an 18-20 cm diameter cake, 1 kg for 25-28 cm. Allow an extra 20% for fine cutouts and modeling details.
Does Renshaw black stain your hands or work surface?
Some color transfer onto your hands is possible with prolonged handling, as with any strongly colored paste: wear thin gloves if needed and clean your work surface promptly after use.
Can Renshaw black be lightened to make gray?
Yes, gradually knead black into Renshaw white rather than the other way around: this makes it easier to control the resulting shade of gray.
Additional resources
Discover the Renshaw range, all fondant, Renshaw Extra chocolate brown, Renshaw red or Renshaw ivory.
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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.
