COLOUR MILL
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Black Colouring
Black shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based mixtures
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Black evokes a starry winter night and the jet-black sheen of an antique jewel. This water-based food colouring is designed for water-based baking mixtures: royal icing, water-based icings, syrups, meringues and macarons. It naturally belongs on signature adult Halloween royal-icing cookies and biscuits for chic gothic-themed wedding cakes.
20 ml
Capacity
Water-soluble
Type
Black
Shade
Features
- Concentrated water-soluble food colouring for water-based mixtures: royal icing, water-based icings, syrups, meringues and macarons
- Not compatible with fat-based mixtures (chocolate, ganache, cocoa butter): water causes chocolate to seize
- 20 ml soft squeeze bottle with dropper for precise dosing
- Colour remains stable after royal icing has fully dried (approximately 24 hours), with no change in tone
- 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 room-temperature base (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
Does the colour hold after the icing has fully dried?
Yes, the shade remains stable after royal icing has fully dried, approximately 24 hours, making it suitable for decorated biscuits sold several days after they are made.
What dosage gives a highly saturated shade?
Start with 5 to 10 drops per 250 g of mixture and adjust in increments of 2 to 3 drops until you reach the desired shade, allowing the mixture to rest between additions.
Does the 20 ml bottle have a dropper?
Yes, the soft cap includes a dropper opening: a gentle squeeze dispenses one precise drop.
Find out more
- 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.
