Colour Mill
Water-Soluble Food Coloring - Colour Mill Baby Blue
Water-soluble Baby Blue food coloring for aqueous bases, 20 ml bottle
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Baby Blue evokes spring sky at dawn, powder blue of the fluffy cloud. This water-based food coloring is designed for aqueous pastry bases: royal icing, water glazes, syrups, meringues, macarons, pastry fondants. Especially sought after for royal icing cookies shaped like baby bottles, teddy bears, and booties for baby shower boy and royal icing gender reveal cookies to reveal the baby's sex at cutting, it offers the characteristic Baby Blue shade of the Colour Mill palette (Australia) in a water-soluble version.
The Colour Mill water-soluble range complements the historic fat-soluble range: it is intended for WATER-BASED bases (water, syrup, juice) where the fat-soluble works with FAT bases (chocolate, ganache, buttercream). Flexible dropper bottle 20 ml for precise dosing. The color remains stable after complete drying of royal icing (24h), making it the reference option for decorated cookies sold in stores for several days.
Baby Blue shade
Official reference of the Colour Mill palette (Australia).
Baby Blue: 3 shades depending on dosage
The shade subtly adjusts according to dosage without losing its identity.
Light dosage
2 to 3 drops / 250 g
Standard dosage
5 to 8 drops / 250 g
Intense dosage
15 to 25 drops / 250 g
Creative ideas with Baby Blue (water-based)
5 signature uses for your royal icing and water glazes preparations:
- • Royal icing cookies shaped like baby bottles, teddy bears, and booties for baby shower boy
- • Royal icing gender reveal cookies to reveal the baby's sex at cutting
- • Royal icing glazes for family ceremony boy cupcakes with Baby Blue royal icing rosettes
- • Royal icing biscuits for spring-themed wedding cakes with blue sky accents on ivory background
- • Number cookies decorated with royal icing for children's birthday (1 year, 2 years) in soft pastel
Features
- • Brand: Colour Mill (Australia)
- • Type: Concentrated water-soluble food coloring (water-based)
- • Shade: Baby Blue
- • Packaging: 20 ml flexible dropper bottle
- • Compatible bases: royal icing, water-based icings, syrups, meringues, macarons, pastry fondants
- • NON-compatible bases: melted chocolate, ganache, buttercream, sugar paste (use the liposoluble range)
- • Usual dosage: 2 to 6 drops per 250 g of preparation
- • Origin: Australia (proprietary manufacturing)
Instructions for use
- Base preparation: prepare royal icing, water-based icing, or meringue at room temperature (18-22°C). Never use a base hotter than 35°C to preserve pigments.
- Initial dosage: shake the bottle for 10 seconds. Add 2 to 4 drops per 250 g of preparation for pastel shades, 6 to 10 drops for bright shades, 15 to 25 drops for dark shades.
- Mixing: whip with a stand mixer or silicone spatula for 30 to 60 seconds to evenly distribute the color.
- Rest and stabilization: cover the bowl with cling film in contact and let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature. The shade develops during resting.
- Possible adjustment: if the shade is too pale, add 1 to 3 additional drops and remix.
Ingredients and compliance
Ingredients: aqueous base and food coloring 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.
- • A slight pigment/water 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 - Baby Blue water-soluble
For boy baby showers, pair Baby Blue with a touch of Caramel or Latte rather than pure white: the pastel-natural contrast is much more photogenic on Instagram than the classic blue-white. For gender reveal, prepare 2 identical royal icings (Baby Pink + Baby Blue) and reveal the color only when cutting the cake.
Frequently asked questions
Difference between hydrosoluble and liposoluble Colour Mill?
Hydrosoluble is designed for AQUEOUS bases: royal icing, water glazes, syrups, meringues. Liposoluble is designed for FATTY bases: chocolate, ganache, buttercream, fondant. The two ranges are not interchangeable; using the wrong type will give disappointing results (separation, lumps, low intensity).
How many drops for 250 g of royal icing?
For pastel shades: 2 to 4 drops. For bright shades: 5 to 10 drops. For dark shades: 12 to 20 drops. Always start with less and adjust gradually.
Can hydrosoluble Colour Mill be used on melted chocolate?
No, water and chocolate do not mix. The colorant would cause the chocolate to seize. To color melted chocolate, use the Colour Mill LIPOSOLUBLE range.
Does the colorant hold after royal icing dries?
Yes, this is the main feature of hydrosoluble Colour Mill: the color remains stable after complete drying (24h) without fading or shifting. Essential for decorated cookies sold in stores several days after making.
Does the bottle have a built-in dropper?
Yes, the Colour Mill 20 ml bottle has a built-in dropper opening in the soft cap. A simple press on the bottle delivers a precise drop.
To go further
Complete your Colour Mill palette:
- • To expand your royal icing palette, complete it with Hydrosoluble Colorant - Colour Mill Lavender: a complementary shade for decorated cookies.
- • For your multicolored preparations, also add Hydrosoluble Colorant - Colour Mill Mint to your supplies.
- • And for your fatty preparations (chocolate, ganache, fondant), discover the liposoluble equivalent Liposoluble Colorant - Colour Mill Baby Blue.
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.
