Chefmaster Buckeye Brown Liqua-Gel Gel Food Coloring 10.5 oz — Professional, Fade-Resistant Brown for Icing & Fondant

Chefmaster Buckeye Brown Liqua-Gel is a concentrated, professional-grade brown gel food coloring designed to deliver deep, fade-resistant color for icing, fondant, batters, and more in a 10.5 oz squeeze bottle.

Whether you’re tinting buttercream for a classic chocolate tone or crafting realistic fondant details, this Buckeye Brown gel offers strong pigmentation without thinning or altering textures. Formulated by Chefmaster in the USA, Liqua-Gel colors are crafted to give consistent, true-to-shade results that stand up under display lighting and photograph well for bakery showcases and event cakes.

How much color will I need to tint frosting or fondant?

Because Liqua-Gel is highly concentrated, start with a few drops and add gradually until you reach the shade you want. Darker tones like Buckeye Brown may require more drops for full depth, especially in white buttercream or rolled fondant.

• Begin with 2–4 drops per cup of icing for light tan; increase by 1–2 drops for medium tones.
• For deep brown, add 6–12 drops per cup, mixing well and adjusting incrementally.
• Use more product with large batches or when starting from white fondant or royal icing.

Will this gel change the texture or flavor of my baked goods?

Chefmaster Liqua-Gel is formulated to provide intense color without affecting texture or taste. The concentrated gel delivers pigment without adding excess liquid, so batters and icings keep their consistency for piping, spreading, and molding.

• No thinning: retains piping and structural strength in buttercream and fondant.
• No noticeable flavor change when used in recommended amounts.
• Works with batters, frostings, fondant, gum paste, and royal icing.

Is Chefmaster Buckeye Brown safe for various dietary needs and uses?

Chefmaster Liqua-Gel is produced with broad dietary considerations in mind: gluten-free, kosher-certified, vegan-friendly, and halal. The formula is manufactured in the U.S. under standards suitable for commercial and home kitchens.

• Gluten-free and certified kosher for inclusive use.
• Vegan-friendly and halal-compliant ingredients listed by Chefmaster.
• Made in Fullerton, CA, backed by the brand’s bakery industry experience.

How do I use and store this gel for best results?

Use the flip-top, no-drip squeeze bottle to control small amounts while tinting; mix thoroughly and allow colors to settle for the truest shade. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep the lid tightly closed to preserve potency.

• Squeeze in measured drops; stir until color is uniform before adding more.
• Seal and store away from heat; refrigerate only if recommended on label.
• Shake bottle briefly before use if pigment components have settled.

Who this product suits: Chefmaster Buckeye Brown Liqua-Gel is ideal for professional bakers, home cake decorators, culinary students, and food crafters who need a reliable, intense brown that won’t compromise texture or flavor. It’s particularly useful when accurate, repeatable color matters—fashioning realistic decorations, matching client requests, or producing consistent product photos for menus and online listings. If you need a robust, fade-resistant brown for icings, fondants, batters, or sugar art, this professional 10.5 oz gel offers volume and control for repeated use in commercial or home bakery settings.

Ingredients

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, GLYCERIN, FD&C RED 40 (E129), FD&C YELLOW 6 (E110), FD&C YELLOW 5 (E102), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FD&C BLUE 1 (E133), FD&C BLUE 2 (E132), FD&C RED 3 (E127), CARRAGEENAN GUM, AGAR GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), CITRIC ACID