Colour Mill Taupe Water-Soluble Food Coloring
Taupe shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based mixtures
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Taupe evokes elegant felt and the gray-beige of marble. This water-based food coloring is designed for water-based baking mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons. It is often used on premium neutral wedding-cake royal-icing cookies and minimalist earthy-themed cookies.
20 ml
Capacity
Water-soluble
Type
Taupe
Shade
Features
- Concentrated water-soluble food coloring for water-based mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons
- Not compatible with fat-based mixtures (chocolate, ganache, cocoa butter): water causes chocolate to seize
- 20 ml squeeze bottle with dropper for precise dosing
- Color remains stable once royal icing is fully dry (about 24 hours), with no change in shade
- 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 amount: 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-soluble range, not this water-soluble coloring
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Water, color: 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
Does the color hold once the icing is fully dry?
Yes, the shade remains stable once the royal icing is fully dry, after about 24 hours, making it suitable for decorated cookies sold several days after they are made.
How much should I use for a highly saturated shade?
Start with 5 to 10 drops per 250 g of mixture and adjust in increments of 2 to 3 drops until you reach the desired shade, letting it rest between additions.
Does the 20 ml bottle have a dropper?
Yes, the soft cap has a dropper opening: simply squeeze to dispense a precise drop.
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- The full Colour Mill range
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