Wilton Gel Food Coloring Set Review: Bright Icing?
Twelve small pots of concentrated gel color, from Kelly Green to No-Taste Red. The quickest way to turn white kit icing into a colorful house.
Yes, for kids who want red doors and green trees on the house. The gel is concentrated, so it will not thin the icing [1]. Skip it if you like a classic white and brown house and nothing more.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Colors | 12 [1] |
| Includes | Kelly Green, No-Taste Red, Royal Blue, Lemon Yellow and more [1] |
| Type | Concentrated gel [1] |
| Uses | Frosting, fondant, royal icing, dough, batter [1] |
| Certification | Kosher [1] |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites [1] |
| Maker | Wilton [1] |
Pros and cons
White icing, made Christmas colors
Kit icing comes in one color. A set of gels turns it into red doors, green trees and blue windows in a few minutes.
Gel is the right form for royal icing. Liquid supermarket coloring adds water, which thins icing that needs to stay stiff for walls. A small set also lasts: one pot tints many batches, so the same box comes out again next December for cookies, cakes and the next house.
Twelve gels and a toothpick
The listing names twelve colors: Kelly Green, Copper, Brown, Black, Burgundy, Violet, Royal Blue, Teal, Lemon Yellow, Golden Yellow, Pink and No-Taste Red [1]. They work in frosting, fondant, royal icing, dough and batter [1].
The listing says a toothpick of color is enough to start, mixed in and built up for deeper shades [1]. Because the gel is concentrated, it does not change the consistency of the icing [1].
Sulfites and stained fingers
The listing notes it contains sulfites and is made in a facility that processes several major allergens [1]. Families with those allergies should check before buying.
Color also deepens over time, according to the listing, so mix a shade lighter than you want [1]. Strong colors like red and black stain hands, so keep gloves or wipes near the table.
Colors for every kid's house
Let each child pick two colors for their own house, and the table ends up with a whole street of different houses.
From this guide, it pairs with Wilton Meringue Powder and Domino Powdered Sugar for a full batch of colored royal icing.
FAQ
Can you use Wilton gel coloring in royal icing?
Yes. The listing names royal icing among its uses, along with frosting, fondant, dough and batter [1]. Because it is concentrated, it keeps stiff icing stiff, which matters for gingerbread walls. Add color with a toothpick a little at a time [1]
Does the Wilton No-Taste Red really have no taste?
The listing names it No-Taste Red, one of the twelve colors [1]. Bright reds usually need a lot of color, which can taste bitter, so a no-taste red is the pick for big red areas like a door or a roof trim. Mix it a shade lighter than the goal, since the listing says color deepens as it sits [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Wilton Edible Gel Food Coloring Variety Set, 12 Count
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