Ann Clark Professional-Grade Gel Food Coloring Made in USA .7 oz, 12 Colors Review (2026)

Who this coloring set fits

This is a 12 color gel food coloring set made at Ann Clark's production facility in Rutland, Vermont, sold in .7 ounce squeeze tubes per color. It suits bakers and cookie decorators who color buttercream, royal icing, or fondant regularly and want consistent, professional-strength color without watering down the texture of what they are coloring. Ann Clark is better known among cookie decorators for its cutters and supplies, and this gel line carries that same audience, decorators who already value reliable, US-made baking tools over the cheapest bulk option. Someone coloring icing only a handful of times a year may not need the range or concentration this set offers and could get by with a smaller, less expensive kit.

What is in the 12 color lineup

According to the product listing, the set includes super black, super red, royal blue, regal purple, bubblegum pink, pumpkin orange, lemon yellow, leaf green, ocean teal, sky blue, mocha brown, and vivid fuchsia, each in its own .7 ounce, about 20 gram, tube measuring roughly 4.5 inches long. The gels are described as allergen-free, covering peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, eggs, dairy, soy, fish, and shellfish, and are also labeled non-GMO, kosher, and vegan, which matters for bakers filling orders with dietary restrictions. Because the gels are concentrated, the listing states one tube can color icing for roughly 32 two-layer cakes, so a single tube of a frequently used color like red or black is meant to last through many baking sessions.

Getting consistent color without changing texture

Gel colorants like these are designed to be added a few drops at a time directly into buttercream, royal icing, or fondant, since the concentrated paste form adds strong color without the extra liquid that liquid food coloring would introduce, since too much added liquid can thin out icing or make fondant sticky. Building color gradually and mixing thoroughly between additions gives more control than adding a large amount at once, particularly for deep shades like black or red that can look uneven if the gel is not fully incorporated. The squeeze tube design lets you dispense small, controlled amounts, but the tip should be wiped clean with a damp cloth after each use, since dried gel residue at the opening is the most common cause of a clogged tip over repeated use.

Value against bulk color sets

Compared with larger sets like the 22 color option or 21 color tasteless sets that ship with more colors for a similar or lower price, this 12 color Ann Clark set costs more per color, which the listing's own trade-offs acknowledge. The case for paying more here comes down to concentration and consistency, each tube is described as covering a large number of batches, and the US-made, allergen-free labeling gives bakers filling special-order cakes a documented answer for guests with common allergies. Bakers who color icing rarely, or who want the widest color range possible for a one-time project, may find one of the larger, lower-cost color sets a better fit than paying a premium for fewer, more concentrated tubes.

Bottom line

This set suits bakers who color icing often enough that concentration, allergen labeling, and US manufacturing outweigh the higher per-color cost of a smaller 12 tube set. The core colors cover most standard cake and cookie needs, from bold reds and blacks to softer pastel shades like bubblegum pink and sky blue. Anyone chasing the widest possible color range for occasional projects, or working to a tight budget, will likely get more practical value from one of the larger 15 to 22 color bulk sets instead, since this set's strength is depth of quality within a smaller core palette rather than sheer color count.

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