The Gygi Guide to Food Coloring — Orson Gygi Blog

Move over little tear shaped droppers filled with “coloring,” it’s time for the big dogs to do their job! When it comes time to color your frosting, chocolate, or baked goods- using quality food coloring really does make a difference. The advantages of using high- quality coloring make them a clear choice for bakers, decorators and chocolatiers. They produce vibrant colors, won’t alter the flavor, the are more potent so you won’t need as much coloring, and there is a wide variety of color options. Types of Food Coloring Not all food coloring is made the same! And because of that, each type of coloring is suited for different products. Let’s learn more about what’s out there so you can make sure you grab the right bottle! Let’s break down the difference between the different styles of coloring you might find. Gel Based Liquid gel food colorings typically come in small bottles that contain a viscous, thick gel-type liquid. The texture is due to its glycerine and/or corn syrup base. The color is also more concentrated than most other food colorings. Some of our favorites include Americolor and Chefmaster. These are stronger than what you will find at the grocery […]