ENCO Gel Food Coloring Set 9 Colors 1.41 oz Bottles — Concentrated Vibrant Gels with Cookie Guide

ENCO Yummy Collection is a nine-color gel food coloring set in 1.41 oz (40 g) bottles designed to produce vibrant, concentrated hues for buttercreams, fondants, icings, batters and more without thinning your mixes.

This kit brings together a curated palette—Avocado Heart, Blueberry, Creamy Ivory, Sweet Peach, Watermelon Red, Gingerbread Man, Pink Bubblegum, Minty Marshmallow and Lavander—in a compact set that includes a cookie decoration guide to jumpstart color ideas and techniques. Each bottle contains a highly-concentrated gel formula that gives strong color payoff using less product than liquid dyes, while its thick texture minimizes impact on consistency, making it suitable for professional bakers and hobbyists alike.

How do these gel colors affect buttercream and fondant?

The ENCO gel formula is designed to tint buttercream and fondant without making them runny or soft. Because the pigments are concentrated, you need very little to reach bright shades, maintaining the structure of frostings and doughs.

• Use a pea-sized amount for pastel tones and small dots for deep shades.
• Gel consistency mixes evenly into buttercream without adding liquid.
• Works with kneading for fondant to achieve uniform color.
• Minimal color bleed when fully incorporated into icing.

Which baking projects are best suited for this set?

This nine-color lineup covers a wide range of decorating needs, from delicate neutrals to bold statement colors. It's suitable for countless applications including icings, batters and meringues where color intensity is important.

• Royal icing piping and floral details that need crisp hues.
• Buttercream roses, swirls and ombré frosting techniques.
• Fondant coloring for figures, toppers and cake covers.
• Whipped creams, mousses and colored batters for layered effects.

How concentrated are the pigments and how much should I use?

These gel colors are highly concentrated, so a small amount yields strong coloration. Start with tiny increments—grain-of-rice to pea-sized quantities—and gradually build to the desired depth to avoid overshooting your shade.

• Start with the tip of a toothpick for light pastels.
• Add drop-by-drop for darker tones, mixing thoroughly between additions.
• Record your measurements when matching repeat batches for consistency.
• The included guide offers sample combinations for common colors.

Will these gels alter texture or flavor?

The gel formula is created to color without significantly changing texture when used sparingly. Because pigments are concentrated, less product is needed, reducing the chance of altering viscosity or taste; still, always test in small batches for sensitive recipes.

• Thick gel avoids adding extra liquid to recipes.
• Minimal ingredient volume reduces impact on final texture.
• Designed for use in icings, meringues and batters where consistency matters.
• Perform a small trial run if flavor sensitivity is a concern.

Who is this for? Bakers, cake decorators and home cooks who want a versatile, reliable palette will appreciate the ENCO Yummy Collection. The set is helpful for professionals needing consistent color results and hobbyists looking for an easy way to make vivid buttercream, fondant and icing decorations. With nine thoughtfully chosen shades and a cookie decoration guide, it’s a practical choice for anyone aiming to elevate the appearance of cookies, cupcakes, cakes and other baked goods while keeping recipe textures intact.