Target — GEL FOOD COLORS, CLASSIC
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0g per 100g).
About GEL FOOD COLORS, CLASSIC
Favorite Day Gel Food Colors (Classic) is a set of concentrated food-safe liquid gel colorants from Target's Favorite Day baking supplies sub-brand, designed for tinting frostings, icings, cake batters, cookie dough, fondant, and other baking applications. Gel food colors are preferred over liquid food colors by bakers because they provide more concentrated color without adding excess liquid that could alter the texture of batters and icings.
The base formula across all colors in the classic set uses corn syrup, sugar, water, and modified corn starch as the gel carrier. Yellow 5 and Blue 1 are the primary synthetic colorants, with Red 40 also included to create the full classic color range. Carrageenan acts as a gelling agent. Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative. Citric acid provides slight tartness and preservative function. No natural colorants are used — this is a fully synthetic dye product.
At 250 calories per 100 grams with 66.67 grams of carbohydrates, no fat, no protein, and no fiber, this is essentially concentrated sugar syrup with dyes. A 6-gram serving delivers 15 calories, but typical use in baking is well under 1 gram per recipe. Allergens: none declared. Consumers seeking natural food coloring alternatives should note these are conventional synthetic FD&C dyes. The gel format provides precise color control and excellent color saturation for decorative baking applications.
Ingredients
CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW 5, CARRAGEENAN, BLUE 1, RED 40, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID.
Dietary Information
GEL FOOD COLORS, CLASSIC is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 250 calories per 100 grams, GEL FOOD COLORS, CLASSIC gets 0% of its calories from protein, 107% from carbohydrates, and 0% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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