COLOUR MILL
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Taupe Colourant
Taupe shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based products
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Taupe evokes elegant felt and the greige tones of marble. This water-based food colouring is designed for water-based baking products: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons. It is regularly used on premium neutral royal-icing wedding-cake biscuits and minimalist earthy-themed cookies.
20 ml
Capacity
Water-soluble
Type
Taupe
Shade
Features
- Concentrated water-soluble food colouring for water-based products: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons
- Not compatible with fat-based products such as chocolate, ganache, or cocoa butter: water causes chocolate to seize
- 20 ml soft squeeze bottle with dropper for precise dosing
- Shade remains stable after royal icing has fully dried (approximately 24 hours), without tonal 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 add to a base at room temperature (18 to 22°C)
- Usual 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 is needed for a well-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 simple squeeze dispenses one precise drop.
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.
