Pandalab Super Red Oil-Based Food Coloring for Chocolate & Buttercream — 80 mL, Concentrated Vivid Red

Pandalab Super Red is an oil-based, professional-grade edible dye designed to color chocolate, candy melts, buttercream, and other fat-based confections without seizing or fading.

Whether you’re tempering chocolate for molded bonbons, tinting ganache, or finishing macarons, this 80 milliliter (2.7 fl. oz) bottle of oil-based red coloring delivers concentrated, long-lasting color that blends into fats and oils instead of water. Formulated to meet U.S. food safety standards and free from many common allergens, it’s built for bakers, chocolatiers, and home decorators who need vivid hues that hold through heating, cooling, and setting.

How does Pandalab Super Red perform with chocolate and candy melts?

The oil-based formula integrates smoothly with cocoa butter and other fat-based ingredients, preventing the graininess or seizing you can get from water-based dyes. It keeps color consistent through tempering and reflow, and holds intensity after cooling.

• Add just a few drops to melted chocolate or candy melts for rich, even color.
• Won’t separate or thin chocolate viscosity when used sparingly.
• Retains vibrancy after heating, cooling, and setting.

Can I use this dye in buttercream, ganache, and fondant?

Yes — Pandalab Super Red works well in butter-, oil-, and fat-based icings and fillings. It blends into buttercream, ganache, and many fondants without altering texture or taste when used according to recommended amounts.

• Mix into softened buttercream for deep red shades with minimal thinning.
• Incorporate into ganache for consistent color distribution.
• Suitable for many fat-soluble fondants and candy coatings (not for water-based or beverage use).

Is this coloring safe and allergen-friendly for commercial or home baking?

Pandalab’s oil-based food coloring is produced from approved MSDS materials and formulated to comply with U.S. food safety guidelines. The product is free from gluten, nuts, sugar, peanuts, dairy, eggs, fish, and shellfish, is vegan-friendly and non-GMO; however, it contains soy, so review ingredients if soy is a concern.

• Made from materials that meet U.S. edible safety standards.
• Allergen notice: contains soy; otherwise free from many common allergens.
• Designed not to affect flavor, texture, or consistency when used correctly.

What are the best practices for using and storing this oil-based dye?

Shake the bottle well before use to ensure uniform color. Add a few drops at a time to reach the desired shade—the dye is concentrated—and store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to preserve potency.

• Shake thoroughly before each use to re-suspend pigments.
• Start with small amounts; increase gradually for deeper tones.
• Store sealed in a cool, dry area; avoid freezing or prolonged high heat.

Who is this for: Pandalab Super Red is aimed at professional pastry chefs, small-batch confection makers, and dedicated home bakers who color fat-based confections like molded chocolates, candy melts, ganache, buttercream, fondant, and macarons. If you frequently work with water-based recipes or beverages, choose a water-soluble food dye instead; if you need a dependable, high-impact red that withstands heat and setting, this oil-based formula is a practical choice. For any questions about compatibility or application, Pandalab offers customer support to help you get predictable color results.

Ingredients

Soybean Oil 78.7%, Glycerin 50%, Blue 1(4-20%), Yellow 5(1-20%), Red 40(4-20%), Yellow 6(1-10%), Sorbitol 20%, Titanium Dioxide 15%, Maltose Syrup 5%, Propylene glycol 5%, CAFAG 0.2%, Phospholipid 0.1%, CMC-Na 0.1%, Potassium sorbate 0.04%.