AmeriColor Soft Gel Paste Food Color, Lemon Yellow 13.5 oz — Concentrated Vivid Yellow for Icing & Fondant

AmeriColor Lemon Yellow Soft Gel Paste is a concentrated, non-hardening food color designed to deliver vivid yellow hues for icings, fondant, and batters without weeping or separation.

AmeriColor's 13.5-ounce Lemon Yellow soft gel paste offers professional-strength pigmentation in a stable, easy-to-use format. Formulated for cake decorators, bakers, and food artisans, this paste blends quickly into sugar, buttercream, fondant, candy, and many other mediums. Made in the U.S.A and certified kosher, it aims to provide consistent color from one batch to the next while reducing how much product you need compared with liquid dyes.

How intense is the color and how much will I need?

The Lemon Yellow paste is highly concentrated, so a small amount produces bright color quickly. Start with a pea-size portion and add more in tiny increments until you reach the shade you want; this approach prevents over-saturation.

• Highly concentrated formula—use less than liquid dyes
• Good for both light tints and bold, saturated yellow shades
• Blend gradually to control final intensity

Will the gel affect texture, harden, or separate in icings and fondant?

AmeriColor's soft gel paste is formulated to disperse immediately and resist separation or weeping, so it doesn't typically alter buttercream or fondant texture. Unlike some colorants that can harden over time, this gel remains pliable and stable during decorating and storage.

• Non-separating—maintains uniform color distribution
• Does not harden—keeps frostings workable
• Designed for immediate dispersion to minimize added moisture

What surfaces and recipes work best with this Lemon Yellow paste?

This soft gel paste is versatile: it colors buttercream, royal icing, fondant, gum paste, marzipan, candy, and batters. It can also tint ganache and other thicker mixtures where liquid dyes might thin the recipe.

• Ideal for icings, fondant, and gum paste
• Suitable for batters and thicker confectionery mixtures
• Useful for vibrant decorative details and large-volume coloring

How is the product packaged and stored for best results?

The 13.5-ounce jar uses a squeezable container with a flip-top lid for controlled dispensing and tidy storage. Keep it sealed and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve vibrancy and consistency.

• Squeeze bottle with flip-top lid for precise dispensing
• Store sealed in a cool, dry environment out of direct light
• Long shelf life when kept under recommended conditions

Who is this for: This Lemon Yellow soft gel paste is made for professional cake decorators, bakery kitchens, and serious home bakers who need dependable, vivid color without compromising texture. It’s best suited to anyone working with large quantities or seeking repeatable results across batches—from boutique bakeries to advanced hobbyists wanting the brightest, most consistent yellow tones.