Oil-Soluble Food Coloring – Colour Mill Black 20ml

Colour Mill

Oil-Soluble Food Colouring - Colour Mill Black

Oil-soluble food colouring in Black, 20 ml

Colour Mill Black evokes a starry winter night and the jet-black sheen of an antique jewel. This oil-soluble food colouring is designed for the fatty bases used in baking: melted white chocolate, butter ganache, buttercream, royal icing, and sugar paste softened by the warmth of your hands. Particularly sought after by cake designers for signature adult Halloween and chic gothic drip cakes and gothic wedding cakes or the black wedding trend, it offers a distinctive shade recognizable from the Colour Mill palette (Australia).

Made in Australia using proprietary pigment encapsulation technology, Colour Mill withstands baking temperatures of up to 180°C without shifting or lightening. The Black shade remains stable after baking, making it the go-to option for cake batters coloured before going into the oven. The 20 ml soft squeeze dropper bottle allows precise dosing for occasional uses and shade testing, without waste when preparing small batches.

Black: 3 shades according to dosage

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

Creative ideas with Black

5 signature uses where this shade makes a difference:

• • Signature adult Halloween and chic gothic drip cakes
• • Gothic wedding cakes or Black Wedding trend
• • Modern, sophisticated birthday layer cakes
• • Royal icing cookies with a Halloween or dark Valentine's Day theme
• • Event cupcakes for a black-tie evening or elegant reception

Features

• • Brand: Colour Mill (Australia)
• • Type: Concentrated oil-soluble food colouring
• • Shade: Black
• • Packaging: 20 ml soft squeeze dropper bottle
• • Compatible bases: Melted white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, royal icing, sugar paste
• • Typical 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. Base preparation: bring 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 bright 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 color evenly.
4. Resting and stabilization: let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature under plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface. The shade develops and reveals its full intensity during resting.
5. Optional adjustment: if the shade is too pale, add 1 to 3 additional drops and remix. Add in increments to avoid oversaturation.

Ingredients and compliance

Composition: food-grade vegetable oil base and food color 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 light.
• • 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 - Black

Black is a premium order that requires flawless execution: the slightest smudge is highly visible on black. For an intense black without a bitter taste, combine 1/3 cocoa powder + 2/3 buttercream + 5-8 drops of Colour Mill Black. Black Weddings have been booming since 2023 among alternative couples aged 30-45.

Frequently asked questions

Take it further

Complete your Colour Mill palette:

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