{"product_id":"enco-natural-gel-food-coloring-red-1-41-oz-concentrated-no-artificial-dyes-color-for-icing-fondant","title":"ENCO Natural Gel Food Coloring Red 1.41 oz, Concentrated No-Artificial-Dyes Color for Icing \u0026 Fondant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENCO 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow strong is the red color and how much will I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eENCO'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd 1–2 drops to 1 cup of white buttercream for a light blush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse 4–6 drops or a pea-sized dollop for vivid, true red in 1–2 cups of icing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix thoroughly and wait a few minutes — the shade can deepen as it rests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this red color hold up during baking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest used for icing, buttercream, fondant, and post-bake decorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor colored batters, expect minor fading compared with post-bake coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid overheating; bright results come from gentle, even baking temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this product safe and suitable for special diets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eENCO 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo artificial dyes or added preservatives in the formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduced under SQF standards in an FDA-registered facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefer to the product label for Kosher or Vegan certification on this color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use this gel for different decorating techniques?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePipable frostings: knead a small amount into buttercream until uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFondant tinting: fold and knead slowly to prevent over-softening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEdible paint: mix a tiny gel with a neutral alcohol or clear extract for brush work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerin, water, natural colors (lycopene, carmine, betacarotene), propylene grycol and citrus extract.\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: Can I use ENCO red gel in cake batter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, you can, but natural colors may lighten during baking. For brighter baked color, add slightly more gel than you would for frosting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this red gel gluten-free and vegan?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The formula contains no artificial dyes; verify the specific color label for vegan and gluten-free certifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"ENCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46007864492115,"sku":"B0DDWBR5PV","price":53.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/9949\/2947\/files\/enco-red-front-packaging.jpg?v=1787272734","url":"https:\/\/spicestosnacks.ca\/products\/enco-natural-gel-food-coloring-red-1-41-oz-concentrated-no-artificial-dyes-color-for-icing-fondant","provider":"Spices To Snacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}