Natural Water-Soluble Strawberry Powder Dye 8g

This Patis Décor strawberry red colouring is a water-soluble powder, which means it dissolves in water and in water-based mixtures. Its colour comes from two colourings of natural origin: carminic acid (E120), taken from cochineal, and a beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora (E160a(iii)), carried by sucrose, maltodextrin and gum arabic. The 8 g glass jar is distributed by Cerf Dellier under reference P1202.

In a liquid such as a syrup, a custard or egg whites, add it as it is. In a firmer paste such as sugar paste, ganache or marzipan, dissolve it first in a few drops of water. It is mostly used for macaron shells, meringues, icings and filling creams. The label sets a maximum dose: 3.3 g per kilo in confectionery, 2.2 g per kilo in fine bakery. The powder is not to be eaten on its own. Carminic acid comes from an insect, which matters for vegetarian cooking.

Keep the jar tightly closed, away from heat, light and moisture, which make the powder cake. You will also find it on the shelves of our shop, 58 rue Tiquetonne, Paris.