Colour Mill

Colour Mill revolutionized coloring of fats in pastry. Its micro-milled technology and 100% oil base (for the fat-soluble range) solve the most common problems encountered with conventional colorants.

• 100% oil base (fat-soluble range): blends perfectly with fats (white chocolate, cocoa butter, ganache, buttercream, pastry fondant). No separation, no lumps, unlike water-based gel colorants that cause chocolate to crystallize.
• Optimized water base (water-soluble range): specially designed for macarons, royal icing, meringues, liquid glazes, and all aqueous preparations.
• Micro-milled: ultra-fine pigments that provide a smooth color, without grain or streaks, even at high concentration.
• Stable pigments resistant to baking: colors do not lighten after baking up to 180°C, unlike many conventional liquid colorants.
• Vegan, halal, and kosher: certified ingredients (except for a few pastel shades like Baby Pink, Raspberry, Rose, Lilac, and Lavender which contain animal-derived pigments).
• Versatile: compatible with Swiss meringue, American/Italian buttercream, tempered chocolate, cocoa butter, fondant, ganache, cake batter, royal icing (depending on the range).

The Colour Mill range is divided into 2 families depending on the type of preparation to color.

• Colour Mill fat-soluble (oil-based, 60 shades): essential for melted chocolate, cocoa butter, butter ganaches, buttercreams (Swiss, Italian, American meringue), and all fatty preparations. It is the brand's historic signature. Available in flexible 20 ml bottles (occasional use) and 100 ml bottles (regular production). See the fat-soluble colorants section.
• Colour Mill water-soluble (water-based, 27 shades): specifically designed for macarons, royal icing for decorated cookies, meringues, liquid doughs, and all water-based preparations. Available in 20 ml bottles. See our water-soluble colorants for macarons.

If in doubt, remember the simple rule: if your preparation mainly contains fat, choose fat-soluble; if it is mainly water-based, choose water-soluble. For the same visual effect, some shades are available in both ranges (Baby Pink, Burgundy, Cobalt, Dusk, Hot Pink, Latte, Sage, Taupe, etc.).

The Colour Mill fat-soluble range includes 60 shades grouped into 4 families according to current cake design trends.

Pastels and nudes (14 shades) for baby showers, family ceremonies, and contemporary wedding cakes: Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Blush, Lavender, Lilac, Mint, Nude, Peach, Pebble, Rose, Sand, Sea Mist, Sky Blue, Tiffany.

Bright and saturated shades (18 shades) for drip cakes, event birthdays, and candy bars: Candy, Coral, Fuchsia, Green, Hot Pink, Kiwi, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Melon, Orange, Purple, Raspberry, Red, Royal, Sunset, Violet, Yellow.

Deep and dark shades (14 shades) for sophisticated wedding cakes, autumn, and chic events: Black, Burgundy, Chocolate, Cobalt, Coffee, Denim, Emerald, Forest, Grape, Merlot, Midnight, Mustard, Navy, Rust.

Neutrals and earthy tones (13 shades) for natural wedding cakes and modern rustic palettes (the Pinterest trend 2024-2026): Blue Bell, Caramel, Clay, Concrete Grey, Dusk, Eucalyptus, Latte, Mauve, Ocean, Olive, Sage, Taupe, Teal.

Each shade is available in a flexible 20 ml bottle for occasional use (30 to 50 colored preparations) and 100 ml for regular bakery production (at equal volume, the 100 ml is about 35% cheaper per milliliter).

The Colour Mill water-soluble range covers 27 shades suitable for water-based bases: macarons, royal icing for decorated cookies, meringues, water glazes, syrups, and pastry fondants.

Available shades: Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Black, Burgundy, Cobalt, Dusk, Grape, Green, Hot Pink, Latte, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Merlot, Mint, Navy, Orange, Peach, Purple, Raspberry, Red, Sage, Sand, Sky Blue, Taupe, Tiffany, Yellow.

Unique 20 ml dropper bottle format for precise dosing. The color remains stable after the royal icing is fully dried (24h) without lightening or shifting, making it the go-to option for decorated cookies sold in stores several days after production.

• Fat-soluble format: 20 ml and 100 ml dropper bottles.
• Water-soluble format: 20 ml dropper bottle.
• Fat-soluble composition: food pigments + neutral vegetable oil, no water or thickeners.
• Water-soluble composition: food pigments + aqueous base, gluten-free and preservative-free.
• Process: specialized micro-milling for ultra-fine pigments.
• Storage: shake the bottle for 10 seconds before each use. Slight pigment/oil (or pigment/water) separation is normal after prolonged storage.
• Development: shades intensify during resting. For rich and vibrant colors, color the preparation and let rest 30 minutes to 1 hour before use.
• Heat resistance: stable up to 180°C, does not lighten in the oven.
• Gluten-free, preservative-free.

1. Shake well before use: Colour Mill contains no thickener, pigments may settle slightly. A well-shaken bottle (10 seconds) ensures uniform color.
2. Measure gradually: start with 1 to 2 drops for 250 g of preparation, mix, then adjust. The micro-milled pigments are very concentrated. Count 2 to 4 drops for pastels, 5 to 10 drops for bright shades, 15 to 25 drops for dark tones.
3. Let rest: for pastel shades or desired tones, let the colored preparation rest for at least 30 minutes (1 hour is best). The color fully develops during resting.
4. For chocolate: temper your chocolate as usual, then add Colour Mill fat-soluble at the end of tempering. Gently mix with a spatula until the color is uniform. Work between 28 and 30°C maximum.
5. For buttercream: Colour Mill fat-soluble mixes directly into your buttercream (Swiss, Italian, or American meringue) without thinning it, unlike water-based colorings which can cause the cream to split.
6. For macarons: use the Colour Mill water-soluble range, to be incorporated into the meringue before macaronage. For bright colors, add 1 drop of Booster before whipping.
7. For royal icing: use the water-soluble range. Cover with cling film directly on the surface and let rest for 15 minutes before piping.

Colour Mill shines in many preparations. Some Patissland recipes that are especially suited:

• The true whipped cream for colorful decorations with a piping bag.
• The chocolate cupcakes with colored buttercream frosting for birthdays and events.
• The cupcake base and its buttercream frosting colored as you like.
• The Vanilla Molly Cake with colored whipped ganache for signature layer cakes and drip cakes.

For final decoration, complete with our pastry tips, piping bags, and smoothing spatulas.

Patissland is the official authorized Colour Mill distributor in France. All Colour Mill products in this collection (60 liposoluble shades + 27 water-soluble shades + Booster Activator) are imported directly, ensuring authenticity, fresh stock, and access to the full catalog (colors and sizes included).

We offer Colour Mill at the best price, with fast delivery throughout France and internationally. Click and collect is also available at our Osny (95) store. Discover our Members Benefits loyalty program to earn points on all your Colour Mill orders.