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Lime Gel Food Color, 10 ml

Lime Gel Food Color, 10 ml

Bringing a Fresh Lime Shade to Cakes, Cream and Homemade Sweets

Lime Gel Food Color, 10 ml, is a concentrated dense-texture pigment designed for coloring food products, and it belongs to the wide range of Gel Food Coloring. The strongest worldwide demand for products like this comes from the confectionery and baking industry, where gel dyes are used for cake decoration, cupcakes, macarons, fondant, marshmallow, chocolate work and royal icing. Unlike liquid dyes, gel does not thin buttercream or fondant, delivers a rich and stable tone with a small amount, and this makes it a favorite among home bakers and small dessert studios alike.

Lime falls into the fresh green color family and is frequently chosen for spring and summer desserts, kids birthday cakes, fruit mousses, as well as for tinting whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, ganache and glaze. This dye pairs well with other gel colors from the same line, such as Cornflower Gel Color, 10 ml for turquoise blends, Gel dye Pomegranate, 10 ml for contrasting gradients, and Gel Color Pink, 10 ml for soft pastel combinations in themed decor.

Beyond confectionery, gel food dyes are sometimes used in home craft projects such as bath bomb tinting, decorative slime, cold porcelain. Dosage is normally minimal, a few drops per portion of cream, fondant or dough are usually enough, and the dye should be mixed thoroughly until the shade is even; for a deeper tone, add it gradually drop by drop instead of pouring in a large amount at once.

The dye works best when introduced at the final stage of mixing, once the base is already combined and does not require further intense heating. For chocolate and glaze work, keep the mixture temperature around forty degrees Celsius or below, since higher heat can affect the structure. For buttercream, fondant and sugar paste, add the color at room temperature right after the base reaches its final texture. The 10 ml bottle is well suited for home baking and small trial batches, allowing bakers to test the exact shade on a small portion before scaling up to a larger recipe.

Store the dye tightly closed, in a dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources, to preserve both the color intensity and the gel consistency for the full shelf life. Once opened, close the bottle right after each use rather than leaving it open for an extended period.

Lime Buttercream Frosting

Unsalted butter softened 150 g

Powdered sugar 200 g

Heavy cream 30 ml

Lime Gel Food Color 2 ml

Lime zest 5 g

Beat the softened butter until pale and fluffy, then gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to mix on medium speed. Pour in the heavy cream and beat until smooth, then add the gel color and lime zest, folding gently until the frosting reaches an even tone. Transfer the finished buttercream into a piping bag and use immediately to decorate cupcakes or cake layers, keeping any leftover frosting refrigerated until needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many drops of Lime gel color per 100 g of base?

Start with 1-5 drops and stir until the shade is even. It dissolves in water, aqueous phase or glycerin. Test on a small batch before scaling up.

What bases work with this 10 ml lime gel dye?

Use in creams, icings, fondant or mousses without thinning the texture. The cold green tone pairs well with other gel shades for custom mixes.

Does the 10 ml pack suit home or studio use?

The size fits trial batches for home makers and small confectionery studios. Request COA if documentation is needed for your project.

How to store the opened Lime gel food color?

Keep in a dry cool place in a tightly closed container away from light. Remains usable until 10.2028.

INCI	Aqua, Glycerin, May contain (+/-): E102, E133
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Application	confectionery, icing, fondant, beverages
Att brand	Germany
Color product	green
Concentration	0.2-1%
Features	Does not cloud the soap base, migrates
Inci	Aqua, Glycerin, May contain (+/-): E102, E133
Input percentage	1-5 drops per 100 g
Minimum count	1
Name	Lime Gel Food Color, 10 ml
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	10 ml
Sert	Download / Download
Solubility	water, aqueous phase, glycerin
Type	migratory
View	liquid
Valid until	10.2028
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