Colour Mill Baby Blue Water-Based Food Coloring
Baby Blue shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based mixtures
Colour Mill Water-Based Baby Blue evokes the early morning spring sky and fluffy clouds. This water-based food coloring is designed for water-based baking mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons. It's a popular choice among cake designers for baby shower royal icing cookies shaped like baby bottles and teddy bears, and gender reveal layer cakes.
20 ml
Volume
Water-soluble
Type
Baby Blue
Shade
Features
- Concentrated water-soluble food coloring for water-based mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons
- Not suitable for fat-based mixtures (chocolate, ganache, cocoa butter): water causes chocolate to seize
- 20 ml squeeze bottle with dropper for precise dosing
- Shade remains stable once royal icing has fully dried (about 24 hours), with no change in tone
- Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, and soy-free; suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets
Directions for use
- Shake the bottle before use and mix into a base at room temperature (18 to 22°C)
- Typical dosage: 2 to 4 drops per 250 g for a pastel shade, up to 20 drops for a dark shade
- Mix, then let stand for 15 minutes before adjusting the shade if needed
- To color chocolate or ganache, use the Colour Mill oil-based range, not this water-soluble coloring
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Water, colors: E133, E132, emulsifiers: E433, E405, thickener: E418, preservatives: E211, E202.
Please note: This coloring is water-based: never add it to melted chocolate or ganache, as it may cause the mixture to seize.
Frequently asked questions
Can this coloring be used in melted chocolate?
No. This coloring is water-soluble and water-based. In chocolate or ganache, water causes the fat to seize. For these mixtures, use the Colour Mill oil-based range.
Should I adjust the dosage according to the amount of mixture?
Yes. The recommended dosage is for 250 g of mixture: double or triple the number of drops proportionally for larger quantities.
How should I store the 20 ml bottle after opening?
Close it tightly after each use, store it away from light at 15 to 22°C, and use it within 12 months to preserve the pigments' intensity.
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