Made in the UKSugarflair Spectral Food Colouring Paste - Blood Red - 400g
Sugarflair Blood Red Spectral Paste is a deep, dramatic true red, part of the trusted Sugarflair range of highly concentrated food colouring pastes. Designed for colouring sugarpaste, flowerpaste, marzipan, buttercream, royal icing and cake mixes, this shade gives bakers and decorators a reliable, bold colour that is ideal for Halloween bakes, gothic cakes and striking celebration designs.
Because the paste is so concentrated, a little goes a long way. Add a small amount with a cocktail stick, mix thoroughly, and build up gradually until you reach the shade you want. The consistency of your icing will not change significantly, even when a stronger colour is needed, and the shade will deepen slightly as it dries, so start light and add more as required.
As well as colouring icing, this paste can be used to create your own edible paint. Simply dilute a small amount with rejuvenator spirit, dipping solution, or water, and apply with a fine paintbrush for hand-painted cake designs, delicate detailing or bold artistic finishes.
This generous 400g tub is nut free, gluten free and suitable for vegans, and is made in England to Sugarflair's professional standard. Ideal for cake businesses and decorators working through larger quantities.
Instructions for Use
Sugarflair Spectral Paste colours can be added or kneaded into sugarpaste, fondant, buttercream, royal icing, marzipan, flower paste and modelling paste. Simply add a little at a time with a toothpick to build up your desired shade without changing the consistency of the product you are working with. When mixing into sugarpaste, use sparingly to achieve a pastel shade, but add more to give a strong, vibrant colour.
If using pastes as food colouring paint add a little Rejuvenator Spirit or Dipping Solution using a small brush and paint on to icing. Water may be used but will not dry as quickly, or give quite such a good finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a food colouring paste and a gel?
Pastes like this one are more concentrated than gels, meaning less is needed to achieve a strong colour, and they're less likely to affect the consistency of your icing.
Which icings can I use Blood Red Spectral Paste in?
This paste is suitable for sugarpaste, flowerpaste, marzipan, buttercream, royal icing and cake mixes.
Is the 400g tub better value than buying multiple 25g pots?
Yes, the 400g tub works out more economical than buying multiple 25g pots if you use this colour regularly or in larger batches.
Is this paste strong enough for deep, bold shades?
Yes, Sugarflair Spectral Pastes are highly pigmented and capable of achieving deep, bold shades when enough paste is added gradually.
Can beginners use this product, or is it for professionals only?
It's suitable for bakers of all experience levels - simply add a little at a time and you'll soon get a feel for how much colour you need.
How do I use Sugarflair Blood Red Spectral Paste?
Add a small amount of the blood red paste to your icing with a cocktail stick, mixing thoroughly and building up gradually until you reach your desired shade.
Will the colour change once it dries?
Yes, Sugarflair Spectral Paste colours are highly concentrated and will deepen slightly as they dry, so start with less than you think you need.
Can I use this paste to make edible paint?
Yes, simply dilute a little of the paste with rejuvenator spirit, dipping solution or water and apply with a fine paintbrush for hand-painted designs.
Is Sugarflair Spectral Paste gluten free and vegan?
Yes, the full Spectral Paste range, including this shade, is nut free, gluten free and suitable for vegans.
