Oil-Based Food Coloring – Colour Mill Melon 20ml

Colour Mill

Oil-Soluble Food Coloring - Colour Mill Melon

Oil-soluble food coloring, Melon shade, 20 ml format

Colour Mill Melon evokes a juicy watermelon slice with an intense coral pink hue. This oil-soluble food coloring is designed for fat-based pastry ingredients: melted white chocolate, butter ganache, buttercream, royal icing, and fondant softened by the warmth of your hands. Particularly sought after by cake designers for summer evening event cupcakes for pool parties and fun birthday layer cakes for teens and young adults, 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 fading. The Melon shade remains stable after baking, making it the go-to option for cake batters colored before going into the oven. The 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle allows precise dosing for occasional use and shade testing, without waste when preparing a small batch.

Melon: 3 shades according to dosage

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

Creative ideas with Melon

5 signature uses where this shade makes a difference:

• • Summer evening event cupcakes for pool parties
• • Fun birthday layer cakes for teens and young adults
• • Watermelon- or tropical-themed drip cakes
• • Royal icing cookies shaped like watermelons or flamingos
• • Summer destination wedding cakes for young couples

Features

• • Brand: Colour Mill (Australia)
• • Type: Concentrated oil-soluble food coloring
• • Shade: Melon
• • Packaging: 20 ml 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 and does not fade after baking
• • Origin: Australia (proprietary manufacturing)

Directions for use

1. Base preparation: temper 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 colour evenly.
4. Resting and stabilisation: leave to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature under cling film pressed directly onto 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 colouring pigments compliant with European regulations (EU 1333/2008).

Allergens: no major allergens declared. Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, and soy-free. Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Storage

• • Keep the closed bottle 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 - Melon

Melon is more reminiscent of watermelon than Cavaillon melon; it is a saturated coral pink, ideal for pool parties and summer birthdays. Combine it with Sky Blue and Lemon for a sunny pool palette. It is highly sought after for summer baby showers where a seasonal palette is preferred.

Frequently asked questions

Take it further

Complete your Colour Mill palette:

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