ENCO Natural Gel Food Coloring Red 1.41 oz, Concentrated No-Artificial-Dyes Color for Icing & Fondant

ENCO Natural Food Coloring Gel Red is a concentrated, 1.41 oz natural coloring gel designed to add bold red tones to icing, buttercream, fondant and batters without synthetic dyes.

This gel was formulated to give bakers a reliable, vivid red color using natural ingredients while maintaining performance in many baking applications. Packaged in a squeezable container from ENCO, the color delivers deep hues with just a small amount of product and is produced in an FDA-registered facility under SQF quality standards.

How strong is the red color and how much will I need?

ENCO's red gel is highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Start with a pea-sized amount for pastel shades and add drops gradually to reach bright, saturated reds.

• Add 1–2 drops to 1 cup of white buttercream for a light blush.
• Use 4–6 drops or a pea-sized dollop for vivid, true red in 1–2 cups of icing.
• Mix thoroughly and wait a few minutes — the shade can deepen as it rests.

Will this red color hold up during baking?

Most ENCO natural gel colors maintain their tone through lower-temperature baking and typical decorating steps. However, natural pigments can shift slightly under intense heat, so add a touch more color if you bake the batter rather than color the finished frosting.

• Best used for icing, buttercream, fondant, and post-bake decorations.
• For colored batters, expect minor fading compared with post-bake coloring.
• Avoid overheating; bright results come from gentle, even baking temperatures.

Is this product safe and suitable for special diets?

ENCO Red is made without artificial dyes or preservatives and is manufactured under SQF and FDA-registered facility protocols for quality control. Select shades across the ENCO line carry Kosher and Vegan certifications; check specific label claims for each color.

• No artificial dyes or added preservatives in the formula.
• Produced under SQF standards in an FDA-registered facility.
• Refer to the product label for Kosher or Vegan certification on this color.

How do I use this gel for different decorating techniques?

The gel format offers precision and thorough blending, making it suitable for piping, airbrushing (when diluted), and hand-mixing into fondant or buttercream. It dissolves evenly, avoiding streaks or watery textures that can occur with liquid dyes.

• Pipable frostings: knead a small amount into buttercream until uniform.
• Fondant tinting: fold and knead slowly to prevent over-softening.
• Edible paint: mix a tiny gel with a neutral alcohol or clear extract for brush work.

Who is this for: ENCO Natural Food Coloring Gel Red is aimed at home bakers, boutique cake artists, and professional pastry chefs seeking a natural alternative to synthetic dyes that still provides vivid color and dependable performance. It suits anyone who needs precise, concentrated color control for decorations, specialty events, or everyday baking while preferring products made under recognized quality standards.

Ingredients

Glycerin, water, natural colors (lycopene, carmine, betacarotene), propylene grycol and citrus extract.