Dr. Oetker
Red Gel Food Coloring 15 g
Concentrated food gel, adjustable color drop by drop
Product description
Dr. Oetker red gel food coloring produces an intense, deep red color without thinning your mixtures. The squeeze tube lets you dispense it drop by drop, from pastel red to a very deep red, and the color remains stable during baking in most recipes.
- Volume
- 15 g
- Resealable squeeze tube
- Texture
- Gel
- Concentrated, does not alter consistency
- Drops / 300 g
- 2 to 6
- Buttercream, light to bright
Uses
- Royal icing and buttercream frostings for Christmas, birthday or Valentine's Day cakes
- Fondant and sugar paste: 0.3 to 1 g of gel per 250 g, depending on the desired intensity
- Sponge cakes and biscuits (red velvet, seasonal decorations)
- Creams, ganaches and macarons
- Mixes with the other gels in the range to create new shades
Technical data sheet
| Net weight | 15 g |
|---|---|
| Type | Gel food coloring, red |
| Ingredients | Glucose syrup, water, sugar, colorants (lutein E161b, carmine E120), acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, sodium lactate), gelling agent (carrageenan), preservative (potassium sorbate) |
| Allergens | None of the major allergens that must be declared are on this ingredient list |
| Diet | Contains E120 (carmine, animal-derived): not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets |
| Nutritional values (100 g) | 1033 kJ / 243 kcal, fat 0 g of which saturates 0 g, carbohydrates 61 g of which sugars 43 g, protein 0 g, salt 0.06 g |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, with the tube tightly closed after use |
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
How many drops of red gel should I use for 300 g of buttercream?
Use 2 to 6 drops, depending on the desired intensity, from light red to bright red. Add the gel gradually and mix well between each addition.
How can I achieve a deep red without thinning the batter?
Color it the day before and leave it to mature covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator: the shade will continue to develop without the need to add more gel.
Is Dr. Oetker red gel food coloring suitable for vegetarians?
No, it contains carmine (E120), an animal-derived colorant extracted from cochineal. For a vegan alternative, choose a gel without E120.
Additional resources
Discover the other shades in the Dr. Oetker range: yellow gel, pink gel and purple gel. Also explore the entire Dr. Oetker collection and all our food coloring.
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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.
