{"product_id":"chefmaster-black-diamond-liqua-gel-black-food-coloring-10-5-oz-professional-fade-resistant-gel-dye","title":"Chefmaster Black Diamond Liqua-Gel Black Food Coloring 10.5 oz — Professional, Fade-Resistant Gel Dye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChefmaster Black Diamond Liqua-Gel is a professional-grade, highly concentrated black gel food coloring designed to deliver deep, fade-resistant color for icings, fondants, batters, and finished desserts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a hobby baker, boutique cake artist, or food manufacturer, the right black dye makes the difference between a washed-out gray and a true dramatic black finish. Chefmaster’s Liqua-Gel formula packs intense pigment into a no-drip squeeze bottle so you can tint buttercreams, rolled fondants, modeling chocolate, and glazes without changing texture or flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this gel perform in different baking and decorating applications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liqua-Gel formula is engineered to disperse evenly across a wide range of media. It blends smoothly into icings, doughs, and fondants and maintains a rich color even after baking or finishing. Because it’s concentrated, only a few drops are needed to reach deep tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with buttercream, royal icing, fondant, gum paste, and modeling chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintains color through baking and after refrigeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo change in consistency or flavor when used as directed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-control flip-top squeeze bottle prevents waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Chefmaster’s Black Diamond different from liquid dyes or powdered colors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Diamond Liqua-Gel combines the intensity of paste colors with the convenience of a squeeze bottle. Unlike thin liquid dyes that can weaken batters or powdered pigments that may clump, this gel provides immediate opaque coverage without thinning mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighly concentrated for fewer additions and faster tinting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGel texture avoids adding extra moisture to recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlip-top cap ensures precise drops and less mess\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFade-resistant pigments keep finished pieces looking bold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this product suitable for dietary and production requirements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChefmaster Liqua-Gel is formulated to meet common dietary and professional needs. It’s gluten-free and carries Kosher, vegan-friendly, and halal-friendly attributes, making it versatile for commercial kitchens and home bakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGluten-free and certified kosher\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegan-friendly and halal-friendly formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA in Fullerton, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduced by a brand with decades of bakery-color expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I use and store Black Diamond Liqua-Gel for best results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a few drops and gradually add more until you reach the desired depth—less is more with this concentrated formula. Keep the bottle tightly closed and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve pigment stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd dropwise to icings, knead into fondant, or mix into batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor darker blacks, layer small increments and mix thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReseal cap after each use to prevent drying or contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature, avoid freezing or high heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Chefs, cake decorators, home bakers, and food product developers who need a dependable, high-impact black coloring that holds up during decorating and serving. If you want deep, consistent black shades without altering taste or texture—whether for tiered cakes, molded confections, seasonal treats, or large-scale production—Chefmaster Black Diamond Liqua-Gel is formulated to make professional-looking results easy and repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWATER, FD\u0026amp;C RED 40 (E129), FD\u0026amp;C BLUE 1 (E133), GLYCERINE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FD\u0026amp;C BLUE 2 (E132), FD\u0026amp;C YELLOW 5 (E102), CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), CARRAGEENAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How much gel do I need for a deep black frosting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Start with 2–3 drops per cup of frosting, then add dropwise until desired depth; mix thoroughly between drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Will this change the taste or texture of my icing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No—the concentrated gel adds color without altering flavor or consistency when used sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Chefmaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46008131682387,"sku":"B08MDH55R2","price":58.82,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/9949\/2947\/files\/chefmaster-black-diamond-front-packaging.jpg?v=1787280568","url":"https:\/\/spicestosnacks.ca\/products\/chefmaster-black-diamond-liqua-gel-black-food-coloring-10-5-oz-professional-fade-resistant-gel-dye","provider":"Spices To Snacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}