What is a Gel Food Colouring?
Gel Food ColoursGel food colouring is highly pigmented and is ideal for when you want to take your colouring to the next level without compromising texture. Gel food colouring is highly concentrated and produces a vibrant effect with only a small amount.
Where Can I Buy Gel Food Colouring In South Africa?
Cake Flora
Address: Longmeadow Business Estate, 26 Angus Cres, Edenvale, Johannesburg, 1610, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 608 4141
Baking Bonanza Centurion Pty Ltd
Address: 10-11, Galeway Centre, Galway Ave, Hennopspark, Pretoria, 0043, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 12 660 3688
Woolworths food, North Cape Mall
Address: North Cape Mall, 62 Memorial Rd, Royldene, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 pm
Phone: +27 53 836 1380
The Baking Tin (Pty) Ltd
Address: 1 Paddy Cl, Ottery, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 704 171
How many drops of gel food coloring?
Gel colors are very saturated so start with 1-2 drops at a time to achieve your desired color. This will help avoid ending up with a darker shade than desired. With most of our liquid gels, the desired color can be achieved in 3-4 drops.
Can I use liquid food coloring instead of gel?
Basically the difference between the three types of food coloring is the dilution level. Less liquid = more concentrated color. In general, gel/paste food coloring can be used interchangeably with liquid coloring, you will simply need to use much less (gel/paste colors can be very cost effective!)
Is gel food coloring water or oil-based?
Edible gel food colors are based on water, and as we all know water and oil won’t mix together. So when you’re trying to color your buttercream (especially Swiss meringue buttercream) with gel food dyes, you’re only going to achieve light shades of color.