Gel Colorant 25g - Black - ProGel

ProGel

Gel Color 25g - Black - ProGel

Black gel food coloring, concentrated 25g bottle

ProGel Black evokes a starry winter night, jet of an antique jewel. This concentrated gel food coloring in 25 g size is designed for professional pastry chefs and demanding cake design enthusiasts. Especially sought after for signature adult Halloween drip cakes and chic gothic and gothic or trendy black wedding cakes, it offers a stable and intense shade with just a few toothpick tips.

ProGel's signature advantage: it is a universal water and oil-based dye, working equally well on water-based bases (royal icing, water glazes, syrups, meringues, macarons) and fat-based bases (buttercream, ganache, tempered chocolate, pastry fondant, sugar paste). One tube for the entire pastry range, whereas Colour Mill dyes require 2 separate ranges (lipo + hydro). Concentrated 25 g size covers 30 to 50 preparations depending on desired intensity.

Black: 3 shades depending on dosage

The shade subtly adjusts according to the dosage, without losing its identity. ProGel is dosed with a toothpick tip for precise control.

Creative ideas with Black

5 signature uses where this shade makes a difference:

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

Features

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

Instructions for use

1. Sampling: dip the tip of a clean toothpick into the ProGel and take a small amount. The concentrated gel format is dosed by the tip, not by drops.
2. Initial dosage: place 1 toothpick tip in 250 g of preparation for pastel shades, 2 to 3 tips for bright shades, 5 to 8 tips for dark and saturated shades.
3. Incorporation: mix vigorously with a spatula or mixer for 60 seconds to evenly distribute the gel. The gel consistency facilitates lump-free integration.
4. Rest and stabilization: cover in contact and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes. The shade develops and fully reveals itself during rest.
5. Adjustment: if the shade is too pale, take 1 to 2 additional tips and remix. Always use a clean toothpick to preserve the gel in the tube.

Ingredients and compliance

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

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

Storage

• • Keep the tube closed in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
• • Ideal storage temperature: between 15 and 22°C.
• • Always use a clean toothpick to take the gel: this preserves the tube's lifespan.
• • 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 that requires perfect execution: the slightest smudge is very noticeable on black. For an intense black without a bitter taste, combine 1/3 cocoa powder + 2/3 base + a tip of ProGel Black. Black Weddings have been booming since 2023 among alternative couples aged 30-45.

Frequently Asked Questions

To go further

Complete your Patissland colorant palette:

• • To expand your ProGel palette, complete it with ProGel 25g - Sapphire for your multicolor 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 according to the type of preparation, also discover our Colour Mill range (60 fat-soluble shades + 27 water-soluble).