Merlot shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based mixtures
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Merlot evokes deep burgundy velvet and a dark evening gown. This water-based food coloring is designed for water-based baking mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons. It is a natural fit for high-end fall wedding cakes decorated with royal icing cookies, and anniversary cookies (ruby wedding anniversary).
Volume
20 ml
Type
Water-soluble
Shade
Merlot
Specifications
Concentrated water-soluble food coloring for water-based mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, macarons
Not suitable for fat-based mixtures (chocolate, ganache, cocoa butter): water causes chocolate to seize
20 ml soft squeeze bottle with drop-by-drop dispensing for precise dosing
Shade remains stable once the royal icing is fully dry (approximately 24 hours), with no color change
Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, soy-free; suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets
Usage instructions
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 color chocolate or ganache, use the Colour Mill oil-soluble range, not this water-soluble color
Yes, that is its main use: it is designed for water-based mixtures (royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, macarons) and dries without any change in shade.
How many drops 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 gradually.
There is separation in the 20 ml bottle. Is this normal?
Yes, slight separation between the pigment and carrier liquid is normal during prolonged storage: shake for 10 seconds before each use.
