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Concentrated Paste Food Colour | Sage Green Food Colouring | 25g | PME HU322
£2.67
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£3.20/ inc vat
- Concentrated Paste Formula
- Accurate Sage Green Hue
- Versatile Application
- Preserves Texture
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Product Overview
Looking for that perfect, subtle sage green that’s all over social media? Here you have it. This isn't your average supermarket liquid colour; it's a professional-grade, highly concentrated paste from PME, designed to give you rich, consistent colour without messing up your mix. A tiny dab of this concentrated sage green food colouring is all it takes to transform icing, batter, and sugar paste into a work of art.
It’s an absolute must-have for professional cake decorators, busy bakeries, and passionate home bakers who refuse to compromise on quality. Whether you're crafting elegant wedding cakes, chic cupcakes, or themed biscuits, this paste provides that sought-after earthy green tone with incredible ease. It mixes in beautifully, giving you a uniform colour without any specks or streaks, ensuring a flawless finish for every single bake.
The handy 25g resealable pot means a little goes a very long way, making it a cost-effective choice for any kitchen. Forget weak, watery colours that fade in the oven. It's time to level up your bakes with a colour that’s as reliable and professional as you are. Get ready to create stunning, on-trend treats that look as good as they taste.
Key Features and Benefits
- Concentrated Paste Formula: Delivers intense colour with just a tiny amount used.
- Accurate Sage Green Hue: Achieve that popular, earthy green tone without any guesswork.
- Versatile Application: Perfect for buttercream, sugar paste, royal icing, and more.
- Preserves Texture: Won't water down your icing or batter like liquid colours.
- Gluten & Alcohol-Free: Caters to various dietary requirements for your customers.
- Resealable 25g Pot: Stays fresh and is easy to store for repeated use.
- Trusted PME Brand: Rely on a brand known for its professional quality.
- Uniform Colouring: Mixes in smoothly for a consistent, streak-free finish.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PME
- SKU: HU322
- Colour: Sage Green
- Weight: 0.03kg
- Pack Size: 25g
- Form: Concentrated Gel Paste
- Dietary Information: Gluten Free, Alcohol Free
Expert Review and Insights
PME has really nailed it with this one. That muted, sophisticated sage is notoriously tricky to mix, but this paste delivers it perfectly straight from the pot. It’s incredibly potent, so you only need a smidgen. I found it blended into Swiss meringue buttercream without splitting it, which is the ultimate test for any colouring. A brilliant staple for modern cake design.
Sophie Brooks – Chef Tools Expert View Profile →
- Pro: The colour is incredibly pure and doesn't fade after baking.
- Con: It's potent stuff; be sure to wear gloves to avoid staining!
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 'Bloom & Bake' bakery was finding it a real challenge to create a consistent sage green for their highly requested botanical-themed wedding cakes. They were wasting time and icing trying to mix the perfect shade from scratch for each order.
"We were constantly tweaking blues, greens, and yellows, but it was never quite the same twice. The PME HU322 food colour paste gives us the exact sophisticated sage green we need, instantly. It has streamlined our decorating process immensely and our clients love the consistency."
Eleanor Vance – Owner & Head Decorator
The bakery has now eliminated colour-matching from their workflow, saving an estimated 20 minutes per custom cake and ensuring 100% brand consistency across their most popular range.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Using Your Colour Paste
- Always use a clean cocktail stick or small utensil to get paste from the pot to avoid contamination.
- Start with a very small amount – it's much more potent than you think!
- Mix thoroughly into your icing or batter to see the true colour develop before adding more.
- To achieve a deeper shade, simply add a little more paste and mix again until you're happy.
Keeping It Fresh
- Wipe the rim of the pot clean before sealing to prevent the lid from sticking.
- Ensure the cap is screwed on tightly after every use to keep the paste from drying out.
- Store in a cool, dry cupboard, away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
- There's no need to refrigerate it; a simple cupboard is perfect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this PME HU322 food colour paste suitable for vegetarians?
A: Yes, this food colouring paste is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
Q: How do I achieve a lighter, more pastel sage green?
A: Simply use less! Start with a minuscule amount on the tip of a cocktail stick and mix it in. You can always add more, but you can't take it away.
Q: Will it stain my hands or work surfaces?
A: As a highly concentrated colour, it can stain. We recommend wearing gloves and protecting your work surfaces, especially porous ones like wood.
Q: Can I use this sage green food colouring for baking in a cake batter?
A: Absolutely. It mixes wonderfully into cake batters and cookie doughs, and the colour holds up well during baking.
Q: Does the colouring have a taste or smell?
A: No, it is formulated to not impart any flavour or aroma to your creations, ensuring your vanilla cake still tastes like vanilla.
Q: How should I store the pot once opened?
A: Make sure the lid is tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry place like a kitchen cupboard. Do not refrigerate.
Q: Can I mix this with other PME colour pastes?
A: Yes! PME pastes are designed to be mixed, allowing you to create your own unique custom shades with confidence.
Q: Is this the right type of colouring for chocolate?
A: This is a water-based gel, so it is not ideal for colouring pure chocolate as it can cause it to seize. It is perfect, however, for sugar paste, buttercream, royal icing, and batters.
The PME Promise: Consistency in Every Pot
In the world of professional baking, consistency isn't just a goal; it's the foundation of a business's reputation. That's what you're buying with PME. Beyond the specs of a single 25g pot lies decades of trust from a community of bakers and cake artists who depend on PME for reliable results. Using this professional food colour paste sage green means the wedding cake you make in June will be the exact same beautiful shade as the one you make in December. This reliability eliminates costly and time-consuming re-mixes, reduces ingredient waste, and most importantly, builds unshakeable trust with your clients. It’s an investment in your brand's quality, ensuring every creation that leaves your kitchen is a perfect representation of your skill and professionalism.
Explore more from PMEWhy a Concentrated Paste Beats Liquid Colour Every Time
Ever added liquid food colouring to your pristine, stiff-peaked royal icing, only to watch it turn into a runny mess? That’s because liquid colours are mostly water. They dilute your recipe, which can ruin the texture of everything from buttercream to macaron batter. A concentrated gel paste is the professional’s secret weapon to avoid this.
Think of it like the difference between squash and a cordial. The liquid colour is the ready-to-drink squash – bulky and weak. This PME paste is the cordial – pure, concentrated flavour (or in this case, colour). It's pigment suspended in a thick gel, so you're adding colour, not water. This means your icing stays firm, your meringue doesn't weep, and your cake batter bakes perfectly, just with a beautiful, vibrant hue. It's how you get intense colour without compromising your craft.
Who Should Buy This?
- Boutique Cake Shops: For creating elegant, on-trend wedding and celebration cakes with a perfect colour match every time.
- Artisan Bakeries: Essential for colouring delicate macarons, signature cookies, and frostings with a professional, consistent hue.
- Upscale Cafés: A simple way to elevate your counter display with beautifully coloured cupcakes and seasonal treats.
- Event Caterers: Ideal for colouring large batches of dessert toppings and icing while ensuring absolute colour uniformity.
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