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Paste Colours Set | Food Colouring Kit | Professional Baking Supplies | PME CN884
£21.34
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£25.61/ inc vat
- Highly Concentrated Paste
- Complete 8-Colour Set
- Easy-to-Mix Formula
- Preserves Texture
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Product Overview
Getting your colours just right can make or break a bake, can't it? If you're tired of lacklustre reds and wishy-washy blues, this PME Paste Colours Set is the answer you've been looking for. It’s a complete kit of eight super-concentrated paste colours, designed to give you vibrant, professional results without fuss. This isn't your average supermarket food colouring; it's a staple for anyone serious about their craft.
Perfectly suited for professional bakers, passionate home-bakers, and bustling patisseries, this kit works beautifully with almost any medium you can throw at it. Whether you're colouring mountains of buttercream, delicate sugar paste for a wedding cake, or rich royal icing, the paste formula blends in seamlessly without watering down your mix. It's the secret to maintaining that perfect texture while achieving stunning shades.
This fantastic PME paste food colouring set gives you a full palette to start with, but the real magic is in the mixing. You can create an infinite spectrum of custom shades, ensuring your creations are always unique. It's the reliable, high-quality colouring solution that gives you complete creative control, pot after pot. Why settle for less when you can have bakes that look as good as they taste?
Key Features and Benefits
- Highly Concentrated Paste: A tiny amount provides deep, rich colour, making it very economical.
- Complete 8-Colour Set: Gives you a full creative palette right out of the box.
- Easy-to-Mix Formula: Effortlessly blend custom shades for perfectly unique creations.
- Preserves Texture: Colours icing and batter without adding unwanted liquid or altering consistency.
- Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for use in buttercream, sugar paste, royal icing, and more.
- Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly: Caters to a wide range of dietary needs with ease.
- Kosher Certified: Meets specific dietary standards, expanding your customer base.
- Generous 25g Pots: Provides plenty of product to last through many baking projects.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PME
- SKU: CN884
- Weight: 0.29kg
- Box Quantity: 8 x 25g Pots
- Colour: Multi (Set includes Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Violet, Blue, Green, Black)
- Dimensions: 141(H) x 141(W) x 71(D) mm
- Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans, Kosher Certified, Gluten Free
Expert Review and Insights
In a professional kitchen, consistency is everything. You can't have a signature red cupcake that looks different every week. PME has been a go-to in my toolkit for years because their colours are reliable and the pigment is incredibly potent. This set is a brilliant starting point or top-up for any serious baker.
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- True Colour Payoff: The colours are incredibly vibrant and don't fade after setting.
- Stains Easily: Be sure to wear gloves; this potent colour loves to stain!
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
Sweet Moments Patisserie in Bristol needed to upgrade their food colouring to guarantee colour-matching for their increasingly popular corporate-branded cupcakes. They switched to the PME CN884 food colouring kit to get more reliable and vibrant results than their previous liquid colours allowed.
"The difference was instant. The colours are so much richer and we use far less product. We can now perfectly match any brand logo, which our corporate clients absolutely love. It's taken our customisation service to the next level."
Robert Graham – Head Baker
The change resulted in a measurable 20% increase in corporate event bookings due to their enhanced ability to deliver precisely branded goods.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Getting Started
- Always use a clean tool, like a cocktail stick, to take colour from the pot.
- Start with a tiny amount of paste – it's incredibly concentrated and you can always add more.
- To avoid contaminating your colours, never use the same tool for different pots without cleaning it first.
- Knead or mix thoroughly to ensure the colour is evenly distributed without streaks.
Keeping It Fresh
- Wipe the rim of the pot clean before replacing the lid to ensure a tight seal.
- Store the pots in a cool, dark place like a cupboard to maintain their colour and consistency.
- Ensure the lids are screwed on tightly to prevent the paste from drying out over time.
- Keep an eye on the best-before date, though they have a very long shelf life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are these colours bake-stable? Will they fade in the oven?
A: Yes, these paste colours are formulated to be stable when baked, holding their colour exceptionally well in cakes and biscuits.
Q: How do I achieve a pastel shade with such concentrated colours?
A: It's easy! Just add a tiny speck of colour to your white icing or fondant with the tip of a cocktail stick and mix well. A little goes a very long way.
Q: Can I use these colours to colour chocolate?
A: As these are water-based, they are best for icing, fondant, and batter. For colouring chocolate, you should use an oil-based colouring for the smoothest results.
Q: Do the colours have any flavour or aftertaste?
A: No, the PME paste colours are formulated to be flavourless, so they won't interfere with the delicious taste of your creations.
Q: Will the colour darken after I've mixed it in?
A: Yes, it's common for colours to deepen slightly as they set. For the truest shade, let your coloured icing or fondant rest for an hour or so.
Q: Are these colours gluten-free?
A: Absolutely. This product is certified gluten-free, making it a safe option for coeliacs and those with gluten sensitivities.
Q: How should I store the pots once they are opened?
A: Make sure the lids are screwed on tightly and store them in a cool, dark place such as a pantry or cupboard to ensure they stay fresh.
Q: How much colour do I need for an average batch of buttercream?
A: Start with a very small amount, about the size of a pinhead, on the end of a toothpick. You can always add more to build up to your desired intensity.
The PME Standard: Decades of Baking Trust
Choosing a PME product is about more than just buying bakery paste food colours; it's an investment in consistency and peace of mind. With over 60 years of experience, PME has built its reputation on creating products that perform flawlessly under the pressures of a professional environment. This heritage means every pot of colour is the result of decades of refinement, designed to deliver predictable, vibrant results that bakers can rely on. This reliability is the true long-term value. It means fewer ruined batches of icing, less time spent colour-correcting, and the ability to produce consistently beautiful products that strengthen your brand. When your reputation is on the line with every cake you sell, using a trusted, industry-leading brand like PME isn't a cost—it's your insurance policy.
Explore more from PMEWhy a Paste Formula is a Baker's Best Friend
Ever had a batch of silky buttercream turn into a runny mess after adding colour? That's the problem with standard liquid colourings. Think of it like adding water to a thick, creamy soup – it thins it out and ruins the texture. The PME paste food colouring set solves this completely.
The paste is super-concentrated, so you're adding almost pure pigment with very little extra moisture. It's more like adding a pinch of a powerful spice instead of a splash of water. This means your buttercream stays stiff, your royal icing keeps its shape, and your sugar paste remains pliable and easy to work with. It's the key to getting bold, beautiful colour without sacrificing that perfect, professional texture you've worked so hard to achieve.
Who Should Buy This?
Bespoke Cake Makers
For achieving consistent and vibrant shades for wedding and celebration cakes that need to impress.Artisan Bakeries
An essential part of your PME baking supplies for colouring macarons, cupcakes, and pastries with professional flair.Culinary Schools
A perfect teaching tool for demonstrating proper colouring techniques for fondant and icing.Event Caterers
Ideal for creating themed desserts and colourful sweet treats for parties, weddings, and corporate events.
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