Food coloring paste

Food coloring paste is a type of concentrated coloring in paste form, primarily used for decorating and making pastry products and general cooking. Thanks to its high concentration, it allows for intense and vibrant colors with just a small amount, adding color without altering the texture or flavor of the preparations.

This ingredient originated in the food industry, developed to offer a more durable and easier-to-handle alternative to liquid or powder colorings. It is very popular for making icings, fondants, doughs, and creams, where a professional and eye-catching finish is desired.

Among its properties, its good stability when mixed with wet and dry ingredients, its heat resistance, and the possibility of being combined to create a wide range of shades stand out. It is also often free of fats and sugars, although this may vary by brand.

In different Latin American countries, food coloring paste may be known by other names such as pasta de colorante, color paste (a frequent anglicism), or simply colorante en pasta. Regardless of the term, its use is essential to bring life and visual appeal to dishes and desserts.