COLOUR MILL
Colour Mill Water-Based Purple Colouring
Purple shade, 20 ml bottle for water-based mixtures
Colour Mill Water-Based Purple evokes ripe grapes and violets. This water-based food colouring is designed for water-based baking mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons. This shade is especially popular for royal icing on birthday cupcakes for girls with a unicorn theme, or Halloween cookies for children or teens.
20 ml
Volume
Water-based
Type
Purple
Shade
Features
- Concentrated water-based food colouring for water-based mixtures: royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons
- Not suitable for fat-based mixtures (chocolate, ganache, cocoa butter): water causes chocolate to seize
- Soft 20 ml dropper bottle for precise dosing
- Colour remains stable once the royal icing has fully dried (about 24 hours), with no change in shade
- Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, and soy-free
Directions for use
- Shake the bottle before use and add to a mixture at room temperature (18 to 22°C)
- Typical amount: 2 to 4 drops per 250 g for a pastel shade, up to 20 drops for a dark shade
- Mix, then leave to stand for 15 minutes before adjusting the shade if needed
- To colour chocolate or ganache, use the Colour Mill oil-based range, not this water-based colouring
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Water, colours: E151, E120, emulsifiers: E433, E405, thickener: E418, preservatives: E211, E202.
Please note: This colouring is water-based: never add it to melted chocolate or ganache, as it may cause the mixture to seize.
Frequently asked questions
Is this colouring suitable for royal icing?
Yes, this is its main use: it is designed for water-based mixtures (royal icing, water-based glazes, syrups, meringues, and macarons) and dries without changing shade.
How many drops should I use for 250 g of mixture?
Use 2 to 4 drops for a pastel shade, 5 to 10 drops for a vivid shade, and up to 20 drops for a dark shade. It is best to add the colouring gradually.
Is it normal for separation to appear in the 20 ml bottle?
Yes, slight separation between the pigment and carrier liquid is normal after prolonged storage. Shake for 10 seconds before each use.
Explore more
- The full Colour Mill range
- Other shades in water-based 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.
