Can you use food coloring on gum paste?

Yes, you can use food coloring on gum paste. Gum paste is a type of edible dough made from a mixture of sugar, water, and gum tragacanth. It is often used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. You can use food coloring to add color to gum paste just as you would with any other type of food. When working with gum paste, it is important to keep it covered with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. You can also use a little bit of vegetable shortening to help prevent the gum paste from sticking to your hands.