Gel Colorant 25g - Strawberry Red - ProGel

ProGel

Gel Colorant 25g - Strawberry Red - ProGel

Strawberry Red gel food coloring, concentrated 25g bottle

ProGel Strawberry Red evokes crushed wild strawberries, ripe raspberries. This concentrated gel food coloring in 25 g format is designed for professional pastry chefs and demanding cake design enthusiasts. Especially sought after for birthday layer cakes with red fruit decoration and garden and summer fruit themed 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 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.

Strawberry Red: 3 shades depending on dosage

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

Creative ideas with Strawberry Red

5 signature uses where this shade makes a difference:

• • Birthday layer cakes with red fruit decoration
• • Wedding cakes with garden and summer fruit theme
• • Royal icing cookies shaped like strawberries or hearts
• • Drip cakes with classic dessert reinterpretation theme
• • Event cupcakes for gourmet evening

Features

• • Brand: ProGel by Rainbow Dust (United Kingdom)
• • Type: General-purpose concentrated gel food coloring
• • Shade: Strawberry Red
• • 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: add 1 toothpick tip to 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 makes integration smooth and lump-free.
4. Rest and stabilization: cover directly and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes. The shade develops and fully reveals itself during resting.
5. Adjustment: if the shade is too pale, add 1 to 2 extra 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 - Strawberry Red

Strawberry Red is warmer and rosier than Classic Red: it’s the fruity red that works everywhere (birthdays, weddings, February 14th, Mother’s Day). Combine with Chestnut for a modern Black Forest effect, or with Mint Green for a contemporary garden gradient.

Frequently Asked Questions

To go further

Complete your Patissland colorant palette:

• • To expand your ProGel palette, complete it with ProGel 25g - Orange for your multicolor preparations.
• • For contrasting preparations, also add ProGel 25g - Pink to your stock.
• • And for maximum intensity on large orders, also consider ProGel 25g - Yellow.
• • For coloring specifically optimized according to the type of preparation, also discover our Colour Mill range (60 fat-soluble shades + 27 water-soluble).