COLOUR MILL
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Cobalt Colourant
Cobalt shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based applications
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Cobalt evokes Delft ceramic pigment and tropical fish scales. This water-based food colouring is designed for water-based baking applications: royal icing, water-based icings, syrups, meringues and macarons. It is a popular choice among cake designers for tropical ocean-themed royal icing cookies and biscuits for Mediterranean destination wedding cakes.
20 ml
Capacity
Water-soluble
Type
Cobalt
Shade
Features
- Concentrated water-soluble food colouring for water-based applications: royal icing, water-based icings, syrups, meringues and macarons
- Not compatible with fat-based applications (chocolate, ganache, 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 colour 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)
- Typical dosage: 2 to 4 drops per 250 g for a pastel shade, up to 20 drops for a dark shade
- Mix, then let stand 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 the royal icing has fully dried, approximately 24 hours, making it suitable for decorated biscuits sold several days after preparation.
What dosage produces 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 stand between additions.
Does the 20 ml bottle have a dropper?
Yes, the soft cap includes a dropper opening: simply squeeze the bottle to dispense 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.
