Colour Mill Merlot Oil-Soluble Food Coloring 20 ml
Merlot shade, 20 ml bottle for fat-based mixtures
Colour Mill Merlot evokes deep burgundy velvet and a dark evening gown. This concentrated oil-soluble food coloring is designed for fat-based baking mixtures: melted white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, and fondant softened by the warmth of your hands. It's a popular choice among cake designers for high-end autumn wedding cakes and anniversary layer cakes (ruby wedding anniversaries, 40 years).
- Volume
- 20 ml
- Type
- Oil-soluble
- Shade
- Merlot
Features
- Concentrated oil-soluble food coloring for fat-based mixtures: white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, fondant
- 20 ml soft squeeze bottle with dropper for precise dosing
- Stable when baked up to 180 °C; the shade does not lighten in the oven
- Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, soy-free
- Made in Australia, using proprietary pigment encapsulation technology
Directions for use
- Shake the bottle for 10 seconds before use and mix into a base at 25 to 30 °C
- Typical dosage: 2 to 4 drops per 250 g for a pastel shade, up to 20 drops for a dark shade
- Mix for 30 to 60 seconds, then leave to rest for 30 minutes: the shade develops fully while resting
- Do not use with a water-based mixture (royal icing, syrup): the Colour Mill water-soluble range is designed for this use
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Humectant: E422, vegetable oil (rapeseed), colorings: E172, E120, emulsifiers: E322, E433.
Your questions, our advice
Is this food coloring oven-safe?
Yes, the shade remains stable up to 180 °C and does not lighten after baking, unlike many conventional liquid food colorings.
How many drops for 250 g of mixture?
Use 2 to 4 drops for a pastel shade, 5 to 10 drops for a vibrant shade, and up to 20 drops for a dark shade. It's best to add gradually.
Is separation in the 20 ml bottle normal?
Yes, slight separation between the pigment and carrier liquid is normal after prolonged storage: shake for 10 seconds before each use.
Additional resources
- The full Colour Mill range
- Other shades of oil-soluble food coloring
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