Chefmaster Xmas Red Liqua-Gel Food Coloring, 10.5 oz — Professional-Grade Fade-Resistant Gel for Icing & Fondant

Chefmaster Xmas Red Liqua-Gel® is a professional-strength, fade-resistant gel food coloring that delivers vivid red tones for icings, fondants, batters, and confectionery decorations.

Designed for bakers, decorators, and home cooks who need consistent, high-impact color without changing texture or flavor, this 10.5 oz bottle of Liqua-Gel® offers concentrated pigment in an easy-to-use squeeze container. Made in the USA, the formula is gluten-free, certified kosher, vegan-friendly, and halal, so it fits a wide range of dietary and professional requirements. Whether you’re coloring bulk frosting for a party cake or tinting small amounts of fondant for intricate details, this gel produces true-to-shade reds that stay vibrant after baking and display.

How does Chefmaster Xmas Red Liqua-Gel® perform in frosting and fondant?

The gel is formulated to provide strong color payoff with minimal additions, avoiding the watery dilution you get from liquid dyes. It blends smoothly into buttercreams, royal icings, and fondants for uniform color without thinning or altering consistency.

• Highly concentrated: a few drops achieve deep red tones.
• Doesn't change texture: preserves frosting stiffness for piping.
• Mixes evenly: no streaks or separation in fondant or gum paste.
• Fade-resistant: colors remain vibrant after standing or refrigeration.

Can I mix this gel to make custom shades and how?

Yes—Liqua-Gel® is ideal for color mixing. Combine small amounts with other gel hues to expand your palette; start with tiny increments because the color is concentrated and build to the shade you want.

• Layer colors gradually for predictable results.
• Use neutral bases (white frosting/fondant) to preserve hue accuracy.
• Test small batches before full-scale mixing to save product.
• Stir thoroughly to avoid uneven coloration or streaks.

Is this product safe for allergens and professional kitchens?

Chefmaster formulates Liqua-Gel® with allergen-conscious standards: the dye is gluten-free and carries kosher, vegan-friendly, and halal certifications. Its manufacture in Fullerton, California, follows food-industry practices suited for both home and commercial baking environments.

• Gluten-free: suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
• Certified kosher and halal: meets religious dietary needs.
• Vegan-friendly: contains no animal-derived ingredients.
• Made in the USA: produced in established bakery-grade facilities.

How do I use and store the 10.5 oz bottle to maximize shelf life?

The flip-top, no-drip squeeze bottle gives precise control so you can add small amounts without waste. Store it sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; tightly closed, it maintains color integrity for long-term use.

• Use the flip-top to meter drops and avoid contamination.
• Keep away from heat and sunlight to prevent color shift.
• Cap securely after each use to retain moisture balance.
• Shake gently before use if any settling occurs.

Who is this for? Chefmaster Xmas Red Liqua-Gel® is built for professional bakers, cake decorators, and devoted home bakers who need dependable, intense red coloring in larger quantities. It’s especially valuable when working on multi-tiered cakes, high-volume production, or projects demanding exact shades, and for anyone who prefers a concentrated gel that won’t water down recipes or compromise texture.

Ingredients

Water, high fructose corn syrup, glycerine, sugar, modified food starch, carrageenan gum, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), xanthan gum, citric acid, FD&C colors