Oil-Soluble Food Coloring – Colour Mill Blue Bell 20ml

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Oil-Soluble Food Coloring - Colour Mill Blue Bell

Oil-soluble food coloring in Blue Bell, 20 ml format

Colour Mill Blue Bell evokes bluebells in a woodland clearing and a soft dawn sky. This oil-soluble food coloring is designed for fat-based pastry applications: melted white chocolate, butter ganache, buttercream, royal icing, and fondant worked with the warmth of your hands. Particularly sought after by cake designers for spring bohemian countryside wedding cakes and neutral baby shower layer cakes as alternatives to Baby Blue, it offers a distinctive shade recognizable from the Colour Mill (Australia) palette.

Made in Australia using proprietary pigment encapsulation technology, Colour Mill withstands baking temperatures of up to 180°C without shifting or fading. The Blue Bell shade remains stable after baking, making it the go-to option for colored cake batters before they go into the oven. The 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle allows precise dosing for occasional uses and shade testing, with no waste when preparing small batches.

Blue Bell: 3 shades depending on the dosage

The shade can be subtly adjusted according to the dosage without losing its identity.

Creative ideas with Blue Bell

5 signature uses where this shade makes a difference:

• • Spring bohemian countryside wedding cakes
• • Neutral baby shower layer cakes as alternatives to Baby Blue
• • Spring brunch cupcakes on a flower-filled terrace
• • Hyacinth- or flax-flower-shaped royal icing cookies
• • English garden and wildflower-themed drip cakes

Features

• • Brand: Colour Mill (Australia)
• • Type: Concentrated oil-soluble food coloring
• • Shade: Blue Bell
• • Packaging: 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle
• • Compatible bases: Melted white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, royal icing, sugar paste
• • Usual dosage: 2 to 6 drops per 250 g of mixture
• • Baking resistance: Stable up to 180°C; does not lighten after baking
• • Origin: Australia (proprietary manufacturing)

Instructions for use

1. Preparing the base: temper the fat-based mixture (white chocolate, ganache, buttercream) to 25-30°C. Above 35°C, some pigments may lose intensity.
2. Initial dosage: shake the bottle for 10 seconds. Add 2 to 4 drops per 250 g of mixture for pastel shades, 6 to 10 drops for vivid shades, and 15 to 25 drops for dark shades.
3. Mixing: whisk with a stand mixer or silicone spatula for 30 to 60 seconds to distribute the colour evenly.
4. Resting and stabilisation: leave to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature under cling film pressed directly against the surface. The shade develops and reaches its full intensity during resting.
5. Optional adjustment: if the shade is too pale, add 1 to 3 additional drops and remix. Add incrementally to avoid oversaturation.

Ingredients and compliance

Composition: food-grade vegetable oil base and food colouring pigments compliant with European regulations (EU 1333/2008).

Allergens: no major allergens declared. Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, soy-free. Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Storage

• • Keep the bottle closed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• • Ideal storage temperature: between 15 and 22°C.
• • Slight pigment/oil separation is normal after prolonged storage: shake for 10 seconds before use.
• • Once opened, use within 12 months to preserve maximum pigment intensity.

Patissland Tip - Blue Bell

Blue Bell is a more complex powder blue than Baby Blue, with a slight mauve undertone that makes it highly sophisticated for contemporary rustic wedding cakes. Combine it with Sage and Lavender for a spring English garden palette. It is the chic alternative to Baby Blue when you want to avoid the classic baby-boy-shower look.

Frequently asked questions

Take it further

Complete your Colour Mill palette:

• • To expand your palette, complete it with Oil-Based Food Coloring - Colour Mill Caramel - an ideal complementary shade for gradients.
• • For your multicolored creations, also add Oil-Based Food Coloring - Colour Mill Taupe to your supplies.
• • And to intensify your bright shades without changing the color, discover Color Activator - Colour Mill Booster (Colour Mill activator).