Best food coloring according to redditors
We found 64 Reddit comments discussing the best food coloring. We ranked the 42 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 64 Reddit comments discussing the best food coloring. We ranked the 42 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Squid ink might be hard to find in your area. If you happen to live in NYC, Buon Italia in Chelsea Market has squid ink, bottarga, and tipo 00 flour. Otherwise, Amazon has Tinta la Calamar and bottarga although it costs more.
Hopefully the recipe is clear, but feel free to ask any questions. I'm getting ready to go out to dinner so I'll either answer them later tonight (if I'm not too drunk) or tomorrow.
You’re a special kind of stupid.
There are edible paints available!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Decorative-Milliliters-Metallic/dp/B07JLNYVY2/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=edible+gold+paint&qid=1570640795&sprefix=edible+go&sr=8-11
i bought this kind. for 1 cup of powdered sugar i only added 1/8 teaspoon of the blue coloring. it came out pretty pastel blue which is what i wanted. i was also interested in what it would taste like. i didn’t notice any strange flavor, though. you might if you make it a deeper blue.
This is probably really ridiculous and unnecessary but I told people I wanted the Americolor Nifty Fifty for Christmas. Do I need 50 food color gels? No. Do I want it? Heck yes.
Not black enough. Honestly, do you people not know how to make "goth" food yet? Activated charcoal. Or squid ink. Or put anything on top of some forbidden rice and call it a day. 10/10 would try again. In the case of ice cream, I'd use activated charcoal.
Honestly, I'd just use an edible marker. It won't have the 3D look that the icing would, but it'll still look nice. :)
These are the ones I use. They have a sort of flimsy felt tip that's good for varying line widths. If that's not ideal for you, I'd suggest these instead. I think they're the ones Sweetambs uses, but don't quote me on that.
Or you can always order a size 0 or 00 tip if you're dead set in writing with icing. If you still have trouble with bleeding and stuff, try making the icing just a little bit stiffer ( but not so stiff that the line breaks when you're piping) and see if that helps.
Non-mobile: these
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This is a recipe I tweaked slightly from the restaurant I used to work at.
2 1/2 cups ap flour
1/2 cup semolina
3 egg yolks
2 large whole eggs (large is the industry standard)
1-2oz whole milk (good slash)
splash olive oil
salt
Combine using standard pasta process. This recipe can be finicky though, and sometimes I have to add an extra egg depending on how moist the flour is and other factors. The original recipe from my chef at the time called for all all purpose flour, which is all well and good if you use only whole eggs. I found that using only ap flour caused the dough to be slightly to wet and a bit soft, not matter what I adjusted. So I decided to add a touch of semolina to help dry the dough a bit and give it the structure that it needs to hold its shape well. I also bumped up the egg yolks a bit because I personally enjoy a rich, eggy pasta. The milk in this recipe also adds more fat and richness as well as more protein to help develop the structure.
If you were looking for exotic colors and flavors and whatnot, a few things come to mind. Spinach Powder will make your pasta green and obviously give a mild spinach flavor. Squid ink will make it black which looks really cool. Tomato powder will obviously make it red and give a mild tomato flavor.
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If you can afford authentic saffron threads you can buy yellow rice coloring: https://www.amazon.com/Carmencita-Colorant-Paella-Coloring-Yellow/dp/B016H9HXRU/
Moreover, it says 'Long Grain Premium Rice', whole spain knows that the proper rice is a variety named "bomba rice" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomba_rice
When people use spray paint in videos it's edible spray paint.
https://www.amazon.com/Chefmaster-Edible-2-Ounce-Kosher-Certified/dp/B002XN1YUW?th=1
I just got two small jars off of Amazon. Pretty easy and pretty cheap imo
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Use normal rice, add yellow colourant. Just that. In Spain nobody uses saffron nowadays...
https://www.amazon.com/Badia-Yellow-Coloring-Bottle-1-75/dp/B0037AF0ZU/
In fact, my parents didn't like saffron in Paella.
Edit: normal rice in Spain, is the short one, like someone has said before.
I used these the gel food colors: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DWEZB5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4uL2Bb1BYX4DT
http://www.amazon.com/Squid-Ink-Glass-Alma-Gourmet/dp/B00LF62G82
If you are more comfortable and have more experience with buttercream, I would go this route. There are cans of spray food color like this --->> https://www.amazon.com/Chefmaster-Halloween-Decorating-Decoration-Fondant/dp/B07XSN67V7/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=spray+food+coloring&qid=1571171884&sr=8-5 that you can use to color the cake.
Highly recommend this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Shimmer-Glitter-Beverage-Cocktails-Sprinkler/dp/B07JVRG1LD/ref=asc_df_B07JVRG1LD/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312155073561&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9323284934658194070&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029015&hvtargid=pla-648492963517&psc=1
It's a powder that makes any beverage look all shimmery and cool.
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Also! Consider actually making stuff!
Soap: https://wellnessmama.com/462/homemade-laundry-detergent/
Lotion: https://wellnessmama.com/3765/homemade-lotion-recipe/
Lotion part two: https://abraskitchen.com/large-batch-diy-whipped-lavender-lotion-with-coconut-oil/
Bath bombs: https://inspiredbycharm.com/diy-bath-bombs/
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One downside here is that it'll just sort of look like you're adding a multitude of white powders and clear or white oils together until you add the dyes. And these will require a little extra start up capitol, and the procurement of a few more jars, but I think it's fun to actually end up with something after all of your "hard" "work" in game.
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Red+yellow, or orange and a speck of brown or black. Powdered food coloring is pretty awesome, like these: LorAnn Food Coloring Powder 1/2 Ounce, Set of 7 Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006XJCG0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DOD2DbHGASTXS.
Hobbyland CK Products Powder Food Color Kit, 8 Colors, 4 Gram Jars, Professional Powder Food Color Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B2LFBH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hQD2DbT199C5A
Yeah I used these: https://www.amazon.com/Chefmaster-3358-Painting-Drawing-Multi/dp/B074SVPV7Y/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1LZG6G4953T7G&keywords=edible+markers&qid=1556756032&s=gateway&sprefix=edible+markers%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-14
Hmmm it's my first time using em' and they got a bit smudgy cuz we were walking around the park with them, uneaten lol
Or it could be this stuff
Mix and match as you see fit :)
This will add some detail to the sides of cakes. I like it more than the Wilton one (that is not textured) it’s thinner so it leaves a sharper edge.
https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-1447-Decorating-Icing-Smoother/dp/B0000VOOXI/ref=sxbs_bbp_recs_sx_m_p_v1?keywords=wilton+turntable&pd_rd_i=B0000VOOXI&pd_rd_r=1dd000e0-6a20-47aa-a7eb-1430dd1e605c&pd_rd_w=lxEhH&pd_rd_wg=2lLOU&pf_rd_p=c76ba563-2cae-47e4-929a-947a3c225819&pf_rd_r=62XTE33MCSK5G4ATB62S&qid=1572799240
Turn table: there are “better ones” but much more expensive. This is my favorite Wilton one. It’s elevated- which makes it easier to pick up larger cakes off of it. Also if you are piping on the side it’s a little taller so you don’t have to crouch so low.
https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Trim-n-turn-Decorating-Turntable-Supplies/dp/B00AQ7ISMO/ref=mp_s_a_1_32?keywords=wilton+turntable&qid=1572799358&sr=8-32
9” offset spatula. Wilton changed their handles a while ago.. and I think the new metal blade is too flexible on the new ones- I don’t find the new ones as comfortable and don’t think they do as good of a job. So I like the old ones (couldn’t find one) or these Ateco ones.
https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-1305-75-Inch-Stainless-Dishwasher/dp/B0000VLEU4/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=wilton+9+inch+angled+spatula&qid=1572799468&sprefix=wilton+9%E2%80%9D+i&sr=8-7
Cake Leveler: this will help greatly with getting nice flat tops- even if her cakes dome. The Wilton one is a great one for the price, and for smaller cakes. For larger cakes, skip the large version and get a bigger than you think serated knife. Living the dream is the 3rd option... the Agby double blade!
https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Leveler-Small-10-Inch-415-0165/dp/B007E8KCFY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=wilton+cake+leveler%2C+small%2C+10-inch&qid=1572799751&sprefix=wilton+cake+level&sr=8-3
Style of knife: may be able to get at restaurant supply store
https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-M23210-Millennia-10-Inch/dp/B000PS1HS6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=serated+knife+large+10&qid=1572799849&sr=8-3
Out of budget and not needed for her.. but a dream!
http://www.agbayproducts.com/agbay-double-blade
Tips. I recommend Wilton to start because most blogs will say “use Wilton tip 1M” and it’s easier to get use to the tips. This case stores everything easy.
https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Decorating-Piping-Tip-Piece/dp/B00C4UH6XI/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=wilton+tip+set&qid=1572799964&sprefix=wimton+tip&sr=8-4
Couplers. Skip Wilton ones if (the plains white once’s if you get in a kit are fine... ) but these are better: you don’t need a million but 4-8 is nice. Basically you want one for each color of icing you put on cake so you can change tips. So instead of two bags of icing you just have on.. and can change the tip to make vines, then another tip for leaves, and a larger tip for writing.
https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-398-Standard-Couplers-Decorating/dp/B00272GS64/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=ateco+coupler&qid=1572800119&sr=8-3
Bags. Any count is fine- but 50-100 would be best. I like the 100 count because it’s easier to remove / store in the box it comes in.
12” for decorating
18” for icing the whole cake.
https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-2104-1249-Decorating-Tools-count/dp/B00096ZTRY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=wilton+disposable+decorating+bags&qid=1572800239&sprefix=wilton+dispo&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN0lRNUFCTjdFSldLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTA1MTI2MTZVNlpCUkRQWjFOUyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjE0MjE1M1JPVk9ZWkJJTE9XQSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Gel colors:
If you go Wilton:
These are awesome: you can get them in primary, pastel, and neon. I like them because you can just squeeze into the icing instead of the old way of dipping into a pot.
https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Neon-Gel-Food-Color/dp/B01KO6NAM4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=wilton+gel+color&qid=1572800403&sr=8-5
A better overal brand:
Americolor: the best thing is you can buy much large qty of colors so if you always use red.. you can buy 8 oz instead of 1 oz.
https://www.amazon.com/Coloring-AmeriColor-Student-Bottles-Colors/dp/B00KCUXRLC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=americolor+gel+food+coloring&qid=1572800488&sprefix=americolor+&sr=8-3
You don’t need to buy every color because you can mix basic colors to dial in an exact shade.
Anything Wilton you can buy at joanns, michaels, hobby lobby. Make sure you use coupons!
Another option is you can sign her up for a decorating basics class at joanns or Michaels. It’s been a while since I taught- and it’s gift that will end up costing her money (you have to make cake and icing 3 out of 4 weeks of class- and she will probably want to buy extras). You can buy her the basic course 1 kit- but she’s still need to buy other things and i told my students to expect to pay about $100 all in with Wilton supplies, using some coupons, ingredients and extras. They could do it for less... or a hell of a lot more.
I made a pdf for my students with resources, color charts to mix icing, recipes if you’d like me to send you a copy.
Also, check out sweet sugar belle’s website. Lots of inspiration for cookies!
What city are you close to? I can search for a good cake decorating store- not chain that sells things like 1 box for cupcakes or 1 board for a cake.. you can pick up some small but super helpful things for a few dollars.
> https://www.amazon.com/Badia-Yellow-Coloring-Bottle-1-75/dp/B0037AF0ZU/
This is a joke, right? Anyone making quality arroces in Valencia is absolutely using saffron.
I did! Purchased it off amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Squid-Ink-Glass-Alma-Gourmet/dp/B00LF62G82
You can buy it online from Amazon if you can not find it from at your local stores.
Not OP, but I order this one. https://www.amazon.com/Alma-Gourmet-Squid-Ink-90gr/dp/B00SGCP8A6/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519361275&sr=8-3&keywords=squid+ink&dpID=51ijPXP0bEL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
> I will also be needed to feed her
MUUUUUAAAAAHHHHHHAAAAAAAA....
potential for evil, who me ?
http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/beef-liver-and-onions-with-white-wine-14424
https://www.scottishgourmetusa.com/product/Hamilton-highland-haggis-in-USA/haggis-usa
http://norslandlefse.com/lutefisk.html
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=habbersett+scrapple&tag=googhydr-20&index=grocery&hvadid=174286871646&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3690147901928018938&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030754&hvtargid=kwd-2944860986&ref=pd_sl_7ven0ozxpq_b
https://www.amazon.com/Newport-Jerky-Company-Canned-Rattlesnake/dp/B01BLR13G0/ref=sr_tnr_p_1_2255579011_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1460994341&sr=1-1&keywords=smoked+rattlesnake
https://www.amazon.com/Squid-Ink-Glass-Alma-Gourmet/dp/B00LF62G82/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1460990673&sr=8-3&keywords=jar+of+squid+ink
http://www.neatorama.com/neatolicious/2014/12/05/Ten-Of-The-Most-Disgusting-Canned-Food-Products/
And as a gift for her: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/148259143X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=148259143X&linkCode=as2&tag=natdee-20&linkId=3DCVO3KOV2S6X3WX
This is the one, "Good Cooking", I think. The black color is mostly activated charcoal though.
Sorry. It says free one day pickup but the earliest is Saturday. Must be too late in the day.
Alma Gourmet Squid Ink Jar 90gr https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SGCP8A6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iwbXzbXS7K5DH
Bleh. Disgusting things!
Although, now I kind of want to make my own. [Gum paste] (https://www.craftsy.com/blog/gum-paste-recipe/), rolled out .5" thick, 1" heart cutter, melt some cocoa butter and dissolve [dry food coloring] (https://www.amazon.com/LorAnn-Coloring-Powder-Ounce-Colors/dp/B006XJCG0O), paint on filthy sexual things and requests. Way more fun than sex coupons! Not for eating, though, its still gross!
>My dick has a better chance of going gold than this.
Don't let your dreams be dreams! (SFW, oddly enough)
Have you tried looking on the internet?
This is the set of gel colors I have at the moment, and they seem to be working really well. These were made using Royal Blue. I don't know how much I used though, just enough to make it as dark as I wanted, probably 7-8 drops or so. This set has a black, which also seemed to work well when I tried it. I know a lot of people highly recommend Americolor gels too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DWEZB5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.Ye4BbKRJNJ55
Blue spirulina for blue color. I just found out about this yesterday: https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Blue-Spirulina-Natural-smoothies/dp/B07BLQFQT1. It's a little pricey, but can give a really cool color.
Whaaaaat? Awesome!
I need to invest in gold spray paint! Although, I think my husband might get carried away with it.
Did you know there's edible gold spray?
Here ya go: [ink] [recipe]
Just add some of this when shaken. I personally would shake with ice and strain to be served neat because it would have a better look.
Food dye I got off of Amazon! It was kinda sketchy, but worked rather well.
EDIT: Link to the dye used