Water-Soluble Cherry Red Powder Dye 8g

This cherry red colouring is part of the Patisdécor range from Cerf Dellier, a pastry equipment and ingredient supplier based in Hénin-Beaumont, France. It is a water-soluble powder food colouring: it dissolves in water, so in mixes based on water, sugar or egg white. The cherry shade comes from two colourings, azorubine (E122) and indigo carmine (E132), carried on dextrose. The 8 g glass jar has a screw lid.

In a liquid mix, a meringue or a macaron batter, add it as is. In a firmer paste such as marzipan, sugar paste or pastillage, dissolve it first in a few drops of water before working it in, so you do not get specks of colour. It also tints buttercream and whipped cream. Diluted in boiled water or food-grade alcohol, it goes through an airbrush to colour the surface of an entremets. The powder is concentrated: the maker sets a maximum dose of 0.078 g per kilo for confectionery, fine bakery, ice creams and desserts, so build the shade up a knife tip at a time.

The colouring is not to be eaten on its own. Keep the jar away from heat and humidity, with the lid tightly closed. You will also find it in our shop, 58 rue Tiquetonne, Paris.