Hi - I am making a Razorback cake and I need to make some deep red MMF.

Does the Ameri Color Super Red taste bitter? I have only used Wilton no taste red and I have heard that Ameri Color is better and deeper so I thought I would give it a try.

Also, should i use chocolate fondant as a base first before I add color or just tint the fondant pink first?

Thanks
Chonda

I've never noticed a taste from the Americolors. I've always started with white then dye it red, but I've heard it is easier to start with pink...you don't need to use as much red to get the color you want. Good Luck!

Americolor Super Red is a great color, as is Chefmaster's Super Red in the liquid gel line. Americolor is warm, chefmasters is cool.

Never had anyone complain about the taste from mine.

Red 3 causes the bitter taste. I'm not sure why Wilton's reds w/ Red 3 supposedly taste more bitter than others.

I've never colored fondant red from scratch tho, I buy it red and adjust the color.

Only start with chocolate for black.

if you're making your fondant, add the coloring to the melted marshmallows before adding the PS. Takes less color and a lot less muscle since you don't have to turn white fondant red.

For the "what it's worth department", a lovely red can be obtained by using sugar-free red Kool aid powder mixed in with the powdered sugar. I've done this for children's cakes where the fruit flavor is appreciated. (Not so sure how it'd go over with a Razorback cake!) If a more intense red is desired, it takes a lot less gel color to get to it. And I let it sit overnight to ripen the color.

Make candy mold from red candy melts and kneed into your fondant to get the red colour without having to add too much red gel colour. It also give the fondant a great taste. You can do this for most bright colours.

Cheers!

Never had a problem with the red but the black is horrible if you have to use alot (IMO).

Hi from Little Rock!

I've used Americolor Super Red for all my buttercream Razorback cakes. No bitter taste!
Never used fondant, so I can't help you there.

Good Luck!
Anna