Decorative gel

Decorative gel is a culinary ingredient primarily used to embellish and give sophisticated finishes to desserts, cakes, and various gastronomic preparations. It is a translucent or colored gel that can be edible and is applied to create shiny effects, reliefs, or decorative textures on the surface of foods.

Its origin is related to modern pastry and haute cuisine, where presentation plays a fundamental role. Although it is not a traditional product from a specific country, its use has spread globally as creative pastry and food styling have gained popularity.

Among its properties, its easy application, stability, and ability to adhere to different types of surfaces like fondant, meringue, or chocolate stand out. Furthermore, it is usually colorless and tasteless, which allows the original flavor of the final product to be maintained without alterations.

In Latin American Spanish, decorative gel can also be found under names such as edible gel, decorating gel, or simply pastry gel.