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Concentrated Paste Food Colour | Sunny Yellow | 25g | PME HU318
£2.67
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£3.20/ inc vat
- Highly Concentrated Formula
- Versatile Paste Consistency
- Gluten-Free & Alcohol-Free
- Bake-Stable Colour
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Product Overview
Here’s a little pot of sunshine for your kitchen. This PME Concentrated Paste Food Colour in Sunny Yellow is a must-have for any baker, confectioner, or cake artist who needs vibrant, reliable colour without any fuss. It’s a professional-grade gel paste, which means a tiny speck is all it takes to transform your creations from bland to brilliant, giving you complete control over the final shade.
Designed for professionals and ambitious home bakers alike, this concentrated yellow food colouring paste is incredibly versatile. Whether you’re whipping up a batch of lemon buttercream, colouring sugar paste for delicate flowers, or adding a cheerful hue to your cake batter, this paste mixes in beautifully without affecting the consistency of your recipe. It’s the secret weapon for achieving that perfect, consistent colour across dozens of cupcakes or an elaborate tiered wedding cake.
With its gluten-free and alcohol-free formula, you can cater to more customers with confidence. The easy-to-use 25g tub ensures you can use every last drop, making it an economical choice for any busy kitchen. Get ready to make your bakes pop with a truly stunning and dependable yellow that holds its own, from mixing bowl to finished masterpiece.
Key Features and Benefits
- Highly Concentrated Formula: A tiny amount provides intense colour, making it last longer.
- Versatile Paste Consistency: Perfect for buttercream, sugar paste, royal icing, and even batter.
- Gluten-Free & Alcohol-Free: Caters to various dietary needs and preferences with confidence.
- Bake-Stable Colour: Holds its vibrant shade well even after being baked.
- Precise Colour Control: Add gradually to achieve any shade from pastel to vivid.
- Doesn't Alter Texture: Adds brilliant colour without watering down your icing or mix.
- Trusted PME Brand: Rely on a brand known for quality and consistency.
- Resealable 25g Tub: Keeps the paste fresh and prevents it from drying out.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PME
- SKU: HU318
- Colour: Sunny Yellow
- Net Weight: 25g
- Shipping Weight: 0.03kg
- Format: Concentrated Gel Paste
- Dietary Information: Gluten-Free, Alcohol-Free
- Suitable For: Colouring icing, fondant, marzipan, buttercream, and cake batter.
Expert Review and Insights
PME is a name we trust in the kitchen, and this Sunny Yellow paste is a perfect example of why. The colour payoff is fantastic—it delivers a clean, bright yellow that doesn’t have any odd undertones. What’s most impressive is how it integrates into buttercream and fondant; it creates a smooth, even colour without a hint of graininess or splitting, which is where lesser quality gels often fail.
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- Pro: A true-to-life yellow that provides consistent results in every batch.
- Con: It's very potent, so it can easily stain hands and surfaces.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
Buttercup Bakes, a popular cupcake shop in York, was struggling with inconsistent colouring from their previous liquid food dye, especially for their best-selling lemon meringue cupcakes. The liquid was affecting the delicate meringue frosting, causing it to weep and lose volume.
"The PME Sunny Yellow paste was a revelation for us. We get the exact bright, cheerful yellow we need every single time, and because it's a paste, it doesn't ruin the texture of our frostings. Our cupcakes have never looked better or more consistent."
Eleanor Vance – Owner & Head Baker
After switching, they eliminated frosting spoilage issues, saving an estimated 5-10 hours of rework a month and ensuring every cupcake met their high visual standards.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Using It Right
- Always start with a tiny amount. Dip a clean cocktail stick into the paste and add it to your mix.
- Mix thoroughly to ensure an even, streak-free colour develops.
- For a deeper or more intense shade, simply add a little more paste and mix again.
- We highly recommend wearing gloves and protecting your work surfaces to avoid any bright yellow stains!
Storing It Smartly
- Always screw the lid back on tightly after each use to prevent the paste from drying out.
- Store the tub in a cool, dry cupboard, away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
- There is no need to refrigerate this product; room temperature is perfect.
- For best results, always use the product before the 'best before' date printed on the packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this food colouring paste really gluten-free?
A: Yes, the PME HU318 concentrated food colour is certified gluten-free, making it safe for coeliacs and those with a gluten intolerance.
Q: Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
A: This product is suitable for both vegetarian and vegan diets.
Q: Will this colour fade when I bake it in a cake?
A: This colour is formulated to be bake-stable, meaning it's designed to hold its vibrancy well when used in cake batters and cookie doughs.
Q: How much paste should I use?
A: It's extremely concentrated, so start with a very small amount on the tip of a cocktail stick. You can always add more to deepen the colour.
Q: Can I mix this with other PME colours to create new shades?
A: Absolutely. PME pastes are designed to be mixed, allowing you to create a whole spectrum of custom colours for your projects.
Q: Does the PME Sunny Yellow food colouring have a flavour?
A: No, it is formulated to be flavourless so it won't impart any taste to your recipes, even when achieving a very deep colour.
Q: What is the best way to get the paste out of the tub?
A: Using a clean cocktail stick or a small, dedicated spatula is the best way to hygienically remove a small amount of paste without contamination.
Q: How do I get an even colour in my icing?
A: Add the paste and ensure you mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until no streaks remain and the colour is uniform.
The PME Promise: Consistency in Every Tub
For over 60 years, PME (Precision Machining Engineers) has been a cornerstone of the cake decorating world, trusted by professional bakers and global award-winners. This heritage isn't just about making quality products; it's about guaranteeing unwavering reliability. When your bakery's reputation depends on creating identical batches of lemon cupcakes or a wedding cake that perfectly matches a client's colour swatch, you need a product that delivers the exact same 'Sunny Yellow' today as it will in six months. The PME HU318 concentrated food colour removes the guesswork, which in turn reduces product waste and saves you valuable time. This long-term consistency is the real investment, ensuring your brand's quality is never compromised and every single creation meets the high standard your customers rightfully expect.
Explore more from PMEThe Secret to Vibrant Colour Without Ruining Your Recipe
Ever added liquid food colouring to a perfect meringue or buttercream, only to see it turn into a runny mess? That’s where a concentrated paste formula makes all the difference. Liquid colours are mostly water, which can break down the delicate fat and protein structures you've worked so hard to build in your frostings and batters.
Think of it like this: trying to colour a thick cream with water will just make it thin and soupy. Using a concentrated paste like this is more like adding a tiny, powerful pigment. It folds into your mixture without adding any noticeable liquid, so the texture remains exactly as it should be. This gives you the freedom to create intensely vibrant colours without ever compromising the stability or structure of your signature recipes. It’s the key to professional, flawless results.
Who Should Buy This?
Professional Cake Decorators
Essential for creating vivid, consistent colours for bespoke wedding cakes, celebration bakes, and intricate sugar work.
Artisan Bakeries
Perfect for colouring large batches of macaron shells, cookie dough, or signature pastries with reliable, repeatable results.
Dessert Parlours
An easy way to add a cheerful pop of colour to house-made frostings, sauces, and speciality sweet treats.
Culinary Schools & Hobbyists
The ideal professional-grade product for teaching accurate colour mixing and for home bakers wanting to elevate their craft.
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