Americolor Soft Gel Paste Food Color – Maroon, 0.75 Oz

Description

AmeriColor Soft Gel Paste™ in Maroon adds a sophisticated, deep reddish-brown tone to your decorating palette. Whether you’re layering rich colours in buttercream, enhancing fondant sculptures, or finishing pastries with bold details, this vibrant, concentrated gel delivers full colour impact while preserving the original flavour and texture of your recipes.

Professionals worldwide have used AmeriColor since 1995, appreciating its innovative squeeze-bottle format that offers mess-free dispensing, precise drop control, and consistent results from batch to batch.

Applications

Recommended for use in:

• Royal icing

• Buttercream

• Rolled fondant and gum paste

• Macaron and cake batters

• Cookie and bread dough

• Whipped toppings, marzipan, and pastillage

• Edible painting (dilute slightly with water and apply using a fine brush)

Key Features

• Rich, consistent maroon tone achieved with minimal usage

• Blends smoothly without affecting recipe texture or structure

• Water-based, bake-stable, and fade-resistant

• Soft gel consistency for mess-free, accurate dispensing

• Extended shelf life, ideal for professional use

Chef’s Note

In recipes where moisture sensitivity is crucial — such as macarons, whipped creams, or high-ratio cakes — powdered colourings may offer enhanced structural control. However, AmeriColor’s soft gel formula provides excellent vibrancy while minimizing additional water.

Allergen & Certification Information

• Nut-free

• Gluten-free

• Soy-free

• Kosher certified

Additional Details

• Product Code: 133

• Origin: United States

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Blue 1 (E133), Blue 2 (E132), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Red 3 (E127), Red 40 (E129), Titanium Dioxide (E171), Mica Pigment, Modified Corn Starch, Vegetable Gum, Citric Acid, and less than 0.1% Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives).

Important Note:

• The inclusion of Titanium Dioxide and Mica Pigment in this Maroon formulation adds opacity and slight shimmer compared to standard flat gel colours — an advantage if you’re aiming for rich, luxe finishes.

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