COLOUR MILL
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Red Colouring
Red shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based applications
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Red evokes iconic lipstick red and juicy Morello cherries. This water-based food colouring is designed for water-based baking applications: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues and macarons. It is regularly used for romantic February 14 royal icing cookies and year-end wedding cake biscuits.
20 ml
Capacity
Water-soluble
Type
Red
Shade
Features
- Concentrated water-soluble food colouring for water-based applications: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues and macarons
- Not compatible with fat-based applications (chocolate, ganache, cocoa butter): water causes chocolate to seize
- 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle for precise dosing
- Stable shade after royal icing has dried completely (approximately 24 hours), with no colour variation
- 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 dosage: 2 to 4 drops per 250 g for a pastel shade, up to 20 drops for a dark shade
- Mix, then leave to rest for 15 minutes before adjusting the shade if needed
- To colour chocolate or ganache, use the Colour Mill oil-soluble range, not this water-soluble colouring
Please note: this colouring is water-based: it must never be added to melted chocolate or ganache, as it may cause the mixture to seize.
Frequently asked questions
Is this colouring suitable for royal icing?
Yes, this is its primary use: it is designed for water-based applications (royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues and macarons) and dries without any change in shade.
How many drops are needed for 250 g of mixture?
Use 2 to 4 drops for a pastel shade, 5 to 10 drops for a vivid shade, and up to 20 drops for a dark shade. It is best to add the colouring gradually.
A separation has appeared in the 20 ml bottle—is this normal?
Yes, slight separation between the pigment and the carrier liquid is normal during prolonged storage: shake for 10 seconds before each use.
Explore further
- The full Colour Mill range
- Other shades in water-soluble food colourings
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
