COLOUR MILL
Colour Mill Black Water-Soluble Food Coloring
Black shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based mixtures
Colour Mill Water-Soluble Black evokes a starry winter night and the jet-black gleam of an antique jewel. This water-based food coloring is designed for water-based baking mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons. It’s a natural choice for signature Halloween royal icing cookies and chic goth-themed wedding cake biscuits.
- Volume
- 20 ml
- Type
- Water-soluble
- Color
- Black
Features
- Concentrated water-soluble food coloring for water-based mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, macarons
- Not compatible with fatty bases (chocolate, ganache, cocoa butter): water causes chocolate to seize
- 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle, precise dosing
- Colour remains stable after royal icing has dried completely (about 24 hours), with no change in tone
- Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, soy-free; suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets
Usage tips
- Shake the bottle before use and mix into a room-temperature base (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 colour chocolate or ganache, use the Colour Mill oil-soluble range, not this water-soluble colouring
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Water, colour: E153, emulsifiers: E433, E405, thickener: E418, preservatives: E211, E202.
Your questions, our advice
Does the colour hold after the icing has dried completely?
Yes, the shade remains stable after the royal icing has dried completely, about 24 hours, making it suitable for decorated cookies sold several days after they are made.
What dosage gives a highly 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 it to rest between additions.
Does the 20 ml bottle have a dropper?
Yes, the soft cap has a dropper opening: a light squeeze dispenses a precise drop.
Additional resources
- The full Colour Mill range
- Other shades in water-soluble food colourings
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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.
