Colour Mill Dusk Water-Soluble Food Coloring
Dusk shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based mixtures
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Dusk evokes the powder-pink sky at twilight and a newborn's rosy cheeks. This water-based food coloring is designed for water-based baking mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons. It naturally belongs on royal icing cookies, romantic earthy wedding cakes, and cupcakes with baby shower glazes in a soft palette for a girl.
20 ml
Volume
Water-soluble
Type
Dusk
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 will cause chocolate to seize
- 20 ml dropper bottle for precise dosing
- Shade remains stable after royal icing has dried completely (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 Colour Mill's oil-soluble range, not this water-soluble coloring
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Water, colorant: E172, 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 Colour Mill's oil-soluble range.
Should I adjust the dosage based on the amount of mixture?
Yes, the stated dosage is for 250 g of mixture: double or triple the number of drops proportionally for larger amounts.
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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