Renshaw - Extra Fondant Icing
Renshaw Red Extra Fondant Icing 1 kg
Intense red Renshaw fondant for festive, indulgent cake design, 1 kg.
Renshaw Red Extra Fondant Icing, 1 kg, offers a bright, even red shade from a synthetic colorant (E129), for covering and decorating where a strong color that stays stable over time is needed.
The firm, elastic texture of the Extra range works without cracking for Christmas and Valentine’s Day cakes, or red velvet layer cakes that match the color of the sponge inside.
Features
- Size
- 1 kg
- Covers a 25 to 28 cm cake
- Color
- Red
- E129 colorant
- Flavor
- Vanilla
- Subtle
Recommended uses
- Valentine’s Day cakes: hearts, red roses and romantic draping.
- Christmas decorations: Yule logs, decorated cookies and traditional red-and-white designs.
- Glamorous wedding cakes: Weddings with a vintage Hollywood style and a red-and-gold palette.
- Themed birthdays: Superheroes, ladybugs and strawberries for children's parties.
- Red velvet layer cakes: A covering that matches the color of the cake inside.
Instructions
- Bringing to temperature: Remove the paste from its packaging 15 to 30 minutes before use to bring it to 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 icing sugar or cornstarch, never flour. Roll out to a thickness of 3 to 4 mm.
- Covering: Lay the paste over the cake, which should already be coated with smoothed, chilled ganache or buttercream, then smooth the top before the sides.
- Finishing: Trim the excess with a knife or cutter, then smooth once more with a fondant smoother to remove any air bubbles.
Complete technical specifications
| Brand | Renshaw (United Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Range | Renshaw Extra |
| Color | Red |
| Size | 1 kg block |
| Texture | Firm and elastic, ready to use |
| Flavor | Subtle vanilla |
| Ingredients | Sugar, glucose syrup, palm oil, water, humectant (E422 glycerol), emulsifier (E471), stabilizers (E413, E466), preservative (E202), acidifier (E330), flavoring, colorant (E129, Allura Red AC). |
| Allergens | No major allergens declared. May contain traces of gluten, milk, egg and tree nuts, depending on the production site. |
| Warning | E129 colorant (Allura Red AC): may have adverse effects on activity and attention in children. |
| Storage | 15 to 22 °C, airtight packaging, away from light |
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
How much red sugar paste do I need for a Christmas cake?
Allow 500 g for an 18-20 cm diameter cake and 1 kg for 25-28 cm. The intense red of this product allows for a thin 3 to 4 mm layer without losing color saturation.
Why does Renshaw red come with a warning about children?
E129 colorant (Allura Red AC) is listed in the European Union’s Annex III list of azo dyes that must carry a warning about effects on children’s activity and attention. This warning is included here and on the product packaging.
Is there an E129-free alternative for a red finish?
To limit the use of synthetic colorants, a white base can be tinted with a natural red gel colorant made from beetroot or carmine, though the resulting red is generally less vivid and more susceptible to fading in light than E129.
Additional resources
Discover the Renshaw range, all sugar pastes, Renshaw black, Renshaw Extra pink or the other Renshaw yellow product.
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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.
