Colour Mill Cobalt Oil-Based Food Coloring 20 ml
Cobalt shade, 20 ml bottle for fat-based mixtures
Colour Mill Cobalt evokes Delft ceramic pigment and tropical fish scales. This concentrated oil-based food coloring is designed for fat-based pastry mixtures: melted white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, and fondant warmed by hand. It is a popular choice among cake designers for tropical ocean and diving-themed layer cakes, as well as Mediterranean or Côte d'Azur destination wedding cakes.
20 ml
容量
Oil-based
Type
Cobalt
Shade
Features
- Concentrated oil-based food coloring for fat-based mixtures: white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, fondant
- 20 ml soft squeeze dropper bottle for precise dosing
- Heat-stable up to 180°C; the shade does not lighten in the oven
- Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, soy-free; suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets
- Made in Australia, using proprietary pigment encapsulation technology
Directions for use
- Shake the bottle for 10 seconds before use and add to a mixture tempered to between 25 and 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 let stand for 30 minutes: the shade develops fully while resting
- Do not use on a water-based mixture (royal icing, syrup): the water-based Colour Mill range is intended for this purpose
Please note: the 20 ml size is suitable for shade testing and occasional use; for regular production, Colour Mill's 100 ml size costs less per ml.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be used in a water-based icing or royal icing?
No, this oil-based food coloring is designed for fat-based mixtures. For royal icing, syrups, or water-based icings, use the water-based Colour Mill range.
Should the dosage be adjusted according to the amount of mixture?
Yes, the stated dosage is for 250 g of mixture: proportionally double or triple the number of drops for larger quantities.
How should the 20 ml bottle be stored after opening?
Close it tightly after each use, store it away from light between 15 and 22°C, and use it within 12 months to preserve the intensity of the pigments.
Learn more
- The full Colour Mill range
- Other shades of oil-based food colorings
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