Wholesale price · UK
Red food colour
- Pack
- bottle, 500 ML
- Last updated
- 12 July 2026
Wholesale rate for UK restaurants and food businesses, sourced from trusted suppliers and updated regularly. Free access, no commitment.
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What is Red food colour?
A concentrated red food colouring, supplied as a liquid, gel or paste for tinting food and bakes. A pantry essential for patisserie.
Used to colour icings, sponges, macarons, royal icing and confectionery in British bakeries and dessert kitchens.
Red food colour wholesale price in the UK
As of July 6, 2026, the wholesale quote for red food colour in the UK market is about £5.85 — it's held close to flat at that level across the past 12 months.
That puts today right around where it's been all year — nothing unusual to plan around.
What to expect on the price
This is a pantry/packaged line, so red food colour holds steadier between orders than fresh items — easy to keep on a standing order without chasing the market.
It's held pretty steady across the year.
Order by the case
It's spec'd by the case, with per-piece or per-kilo shown where it helps you line up suppliers. Match the pack to your usage so it turns over before it ties up cash on the shelf.
Gel and paste colours give stronger results with less liquid than water-based drops; check whether the line is natural or synthetic to match menu claims.
Price trend
Weekly wholesale rates · last reading 6 Jul 2026
Source: weekly wholesale prices aggregated by Foodomarket (lowest reading per week).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the wholesale price of Red food colour in the UK today?
The latest wholesale rate for Red food colour is £5.85/pc, recorded 12/07/2026. Prices are sourced from local UK suppliers and updated regularly.
How much is Red food colour per pc wholesale?
Red food colour is £5.85/pc as of 12/07/2026, sold by the case at £5.85 (bottle, 500 ML) for UK restaurants and food businesses.
Is Red food colour cheaper by the case?
Yes — Red food colour is sold by the case for restaurants and food businesses. The full case price is £5.85 (bottle, 500 ML).
Where can I buy Red food colour wholesale in the UK?
Foodomarket gives independent UK restaurants access to wholesale red food colour at negotiated rates, with no subscription or commitment. Create a free account to order.
How often are Red food colour prices updated?
Wholesale red food colour prices are refreshed regularly from supplier market data. The figure shown reflects the most recent reading (12/07/2026).
Is Red food colour cheap or expensive right now?
As of 12/07/2026, red food colour is priced about in line with its 12-month average right now — neither cheap nor expensive.
