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About this item
At a glance
Gluten Free
Highlights
- Red, yellow, green and blue in 0.3 fl. oz. bottles
- Made with 100% natural vegetable juices and spices
- No artificial dyes
- For egg dyeing, frostings and more
- Gluten-free
Specifications
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major Allergens
Form: Liquid
State of Readiness: Ingredient
Package Quantity: 4
Net weight: 1.2 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 50556256
UPC: 813724021622
Item Number (DPCI): 261-02-0205
Origin: Made in the USA
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Description
Watkins™ Assorted Food Coloring is made with 100% natural vegetable juices and spices including beet juice, turmeric and spirulina extract. Four colors are provided: red, yellow, green and blue. This gluten-free food coloring is great for fun family activities such as egg dyeing as well as creating frostings for your favorite baked goods. It is also free from artificial dyes.
Gluten Free
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Ingredients:
red: glycerin, invert sugar, water, vegetable juice, citric acid, yellow: glycerin water, polysorbate 80, turmeric, green: glycerin, water, polysorbate 80, trehalose, spirulina extract, turmeric, sodium citrate, blue: glycerin, water, trehalose, spirulina extract, sodium citrate.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.26 inches length x 3.04 inches width x 0.98 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.14 pounds
Return details
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Q: Is the Glycerin made up of a vegetable base from corn or soy or other?
submitted by DDL - 2 years ago
A: The glycerin is plant based and is from palm
submitted byProduct Expert - 2 years agoBrand expertA: The glycerin in Watkins Assorted Food Coloring is derived from palm.
submitted byWatkins Customer Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is it safe for a dog to consume?
submitted by BaddieLara - 5 months ago
A: Our food coloring was developed and safety tested for human consumption. We do not have safety data for dogs. That said, the coloring ingredients used in the food color are free from artificial dyes and are plant based and should generally be safe for dogs as well if consumed in typical amounts. However, we would recommend they check with a veterinarian to be sure.
submitted byProduct Expert - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: making bath bombs just to know if its skin safe?
submitted by cwilliams - 1 year ago
A: While we don’t believe that the dyes would cause irritation to skin, this is manufactured as a Food Coloring and is not intended for a Bath Bomb application.
submitted byProduct Expert - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: does this stain surfaces that it falls on?
submitted by shopaddict88 - 2 years ago
A: We recommend wiping up as quickly as possible to prevent staining.
submitted byWatkins Customer Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: What type of vegetable juice is used in the Red Dye?
submitted by MG - 2 years ago
A: The ingredients used in the vegetable juice are proprietary; however, if there is a specific allergen you are concerned about, you may contact Watkins Customer Satisfaction Assurance team for additional information.
submitted byWatkins Customer Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Does this contain any animal-derived ingredients?
submitted by Black 52x63 - 2 years ago
A: No, it does not. Watkins does not use animal-derived ingredients.
submitted byWatkins Customer Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used for making face paint?
submitted by Jenn - 3 years ago
A: Watkins Food Coloring has only been tested on food. It has not been tested for making face paint.
submitted byWatkins Customer Support - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: I want to dye a toy for my rabbit, when diluted with water would this product be safe to use to color her toys? Also are there animal products or chemicals in this product?
submitted by Micky - 3 years ago
A: Our products are not tested for use in dyeing toys or use on animals and we would not recommend using it for animals.
submitted byWatkins Customer Support - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Was this product processes in a facility that also processes peanut or egg products?
submitted by Cookie lover - 3 years ago
A: The Food Colors are not filled on a dedicated filling line and the production facility does also fill products that may contain peanuts; however, the facility does have effective procedures and protocols in place to prevent cross-contamination of products.
submitted byWatkins Customer Support - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: does it have come with a pistachio green color?
submitted by color - 3 years ago
A: You are able to add any amount of food coloring to achieve the shade of green that you are looking for.
submitted byWatkins Customer Support - 3 years agoBrand expert
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Kap1222 - 4 months ago
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Hh - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
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kmo - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
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Lewis - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
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May - 5 months ago
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Shannon - 6 months ago
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