Hello,

I'm trying to color some fondant red, and Im using the Red Red wilton color but it still looks pinkish. Will it darken as it sits like buttercream, or should I keep adding more color to it?
Please help!

It should darken, but you may still have to add more red.

But, unless you are using the 'no taste' red, your fondant can begin to taste awful. be sure to check.

Yes, you definitely need to add more red. It helps if you add red buttercream... it seems to shorten the time you have to spend adding color and kneading. I usually tell everyone to peel the fondant off (even if it is marshamllow fondant), therefore I guess it doesn't matter if the taste changes. However, I definitely suggest the 'no taste red'

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I suggest using the chefmaster red gel in a tube. Very little red is needed

HTH's

Christi

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Wilton colors are not the best. try country kitchen or a powdered color those tend to work great also wont make your fondant to sticky. You also purchase premade red fondant. in like 2lbs or 5 lbs. there are some other colors also. and it is not wilton brand it is much better then wilton and more tasteful and cost effective.

Thanks guys, I guess I'll add more red. Its just for decorative leaves so no one will be eating them. The only thing I can get in my city is Wilton products oh well thanks again