Gel Colorant 25g - Black - ProGel

ProGel

25g Gel Food Coloring - Black - ProGel

Black shade gel food coloring, concentrated 25g bottle

ProGel Black evokes a starry winter night and the jet-black shine of antique jewelry. This concentrated 25 g gel food coloring is designed for professional pastry chefs and demanding cake design enthusiasts. Particularly sought after for signature adult Halloween drip cakes with a chic gothic style and gothic wedding cakes or on-trend black weddings, it delivers a stable, intense shade with just a few toothpick tips.

ProGel's signature advantage: it is a general-purpose water- and oil-based colorant, working equally well with water-based preparations (royal icing, water-based icings, syrups, meringues, macarons) and fat-based preparations (buttercream, ganache, tempered chocolate, pastry fondant, sugar paste). A single tube for the entire pastry range, whereas Colour Mill colorants require 2 separate ranges (lipo + hydro). The concentrated 25 g format covers 30 to 50 preparations, depending on the desired intensity.

Black: 3 shades according to dosage

The shade subtly varies according to the dosage without losing its identity. ProGel gel is measured by toothpick tip for precise control.

Creative ideas with Black

5 signature uses where this shade makes all the difference:

• • Signature adult Halloween and chic gothic drip cakes
• • Wedding cakes for a gothic wedding or the Black Wedding trend
• • Modern and sophisticated birthday layer cakes
• • Royal icing cookies with a Halloween theme or dark February 14th theme
• • Event cupcakes for a black-tie evening or elegant reception

Features

• • Brand: ProGel by Rainbow Dust (United Kingdom)
• • Type: General-purpose concentrated gel food coloring
• • Shade: Black
• • Packaging: 25 g soft tube
• • Versatility: Water-based AND fat-based mixtures (royal icing, icings, buttercream, ganache, chocolate, fondant, sugar paste)
• • Dosage: 1 to 3 toothpick tips per 250 g of preparation
• • Format: Flexible tube with a precise opening for dispensing the gel

Instructions for use

1. Scooping: dip the tip of a clean toothpick into the ProGel and scoop out a small amount. The concentrated gel is measured by the toothpick tip, not by drops.
2. Initial dosage: add 1 toothpick tip to 250 g of preparation for pastel shades, 2 to 3 tips for vibrant shades, and 5 to 8 tips for dark, saturated shades.
3. Incorporation: mix vigorously with a spatula or stand mixer for 60 seconds to distribute the gel evenly. The gel consistency makes it easy to incorporate without lumps.
4. Resting and stabilisation: cover directly on the surface and leave to rest for 15 to 30 minutes. The shade develops and reveals its full intensity during resting.
5. Adjustment: if the shade is too pale, add 1 to 2 more small amounts and remix. Always use a clean toothpick to preserve the gel in the tube.

Ingredients and compliance

Composition: humectant gel base (glycerol E422), food colouring pigments compliant with European regulations on additives (EU 1333/2008).

Allergens: no major allergens declared. Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free and soy-free. Suitable for vegetarian diets.

Storage

• • Keep the closed tube in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
• • Ideal storage temperature: between 15 and 22°C.
• • Always use a clean toothpick to scoop out the gel: this helps preserve the tube's shelf life.
• • Once opened, use within 18 months to preserve maximum pigment intensity.
• • Shelf life: refer to the best-before date indicated on the tube.

Patissland Tip – Black

Black is a premium-order colour that demands flawless execution: even the slightest smudge is highly visible on black. For an intense black without a bitter taste, combine 1/3 cocoa powder + 2/3 base + 1 small amount of ProGel Black. Black weddings have been booming since 2023 among alternative couples aged 30–45.

Frequently asked questions

To take it further

Complete your Patissland colorant palette:

• • Complete your ProGel color palette with ProGel 25g - Sapphire for multicolored preparations.
• • For contrasting preparations, also add ProGel 25g - Raspberry to your stock.
• • And for maximum intensity on large orders, also consider ProGel 25g - Red.
• • For coloring specifically optimized for the type of preparation, also discover our Colour Mill range (60 oil-soluble + 27 water-soluble shades).