COLOUR MILL
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Lemon Colouring
Lemon shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based mixtures
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Lemon evokes the zest of sweet lemon and filtered spring sunshine. This water-based food colouring is designed for water-based baking mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues and macarons. It naturally belongs on royal icing for spring citrus brunch cupcakes, cheerful and bright children's birthday cookies.
20 ml
Volume
Water-soluble
Type
Lemon
Shade
Features
- Concentrated water-soluble food colouring for water-based mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues and macarons
- Not compatible with fat-based mixtures (chocolate, ganache, cocoa butter): the water causes the chocolate to seize
- 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle for precise dosing
- Colour remains stable after royal icing has dried completely (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 add to a mixture 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
Can this colouring be used in melted chocolate?
No: this colouring is water-soluble and water-based. In chocolate or ganache, the water causes the fat to seize. For these mixtures, use the Colour Mill oil-soluble range.
Should the dosage be adjusted according to the amount of mixture?
Yes, the stated dosage is for 250 g of mixture: double or triple the number of drops proportionally for larger quantities.
How should the 20 ml bottle be stored after opening?
Close it tightly after each use, store it away from light at between 15 and 22°C, and use it within 12 months to preserve the intensity of the pigments.
Explore further
- The full Colour Mill range
- Other shades of 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.
