Oil-Soluble Food Coloring – Colour Mill Clay 20ml

Colour Mill

Oil-Soluble Food Coloring - Colour Mill Clay

Oil-soluble food coloring in Clay, 20 ml format

Colour Mill Clay evokes freshly extracted red clay and Indian pottery. This oil-soluble food coloring is designed for the fatty bases used in baking: melted white chocolate, butter ganache, buttercream, royal icing, and fondant worked with the warmth of your hands. Particularly sought after by cake designers for terra cotta and modern boho wedding cakes and nature-, yoga-, or wellness-themed birthday layer cakes, it offers a distinctive shade recognizable from the Colour Mill (Australia) palette.

Made in Australia using proprietary pigment encapsulation technology, Colour Mill withstands baking temperatures of up to 180°C without shifting or fading. The Clay shade remains stable after baking, making it the go-to option for colored cake batters before they go into the oven. The 20 ml soft squeeze dropper bottle allows precise dosing for occasional use and shade testing, without waste in a small batch.

Clay: 3 shades depending on the dosage

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

Creative ideas with Clay

5 signature uses where this shade makes all the difference:

• • Terra cotta and modern boho wedding cakes
• • Nature-, yoga-, or wellness-themed birthday layer cakes
• • Pottery- or cactus-themed royal icing cookies
• • Industrial vintage-themed drip cakes
• • Rustic Mediterranean wedding event cupcakes

Features

• • Brand: Colour Mill (Australia)
• • Type: Concentrated oil-soluble food coloring
• • Shade: Clay
• • Packaging: 20 ml soft squeeze dropper bottle
• • Compatible bases: Melted white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, royal icing, fondant
• • Typical dosage: 2 to 6 drops per 250 g of mixture
• • Baking stability: Stable up to 180°C, does not lighten after baking
• • Origin: Australia (proprietary manufacturing)

Instructions for use

1. Preparing the base: bring 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 in direct contact with the mixture. The colour develops and reaches its full intensity during resting.
5. Optional adjustment: if the colour is too pale, add 1 to 3 extra drops and remix. Proceed 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 bottle closed 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 - Clay

Clay falls between Rust and Caramel, the quintessential clay color for earthy palettes. Combined with Sage and Sand, it creates the terra-cotta wedding palette that is hugely popular on Pinterest. Ideal for wedding cakes targeting 30–40-year-old customers seeking natural, warm colors.

Frequently asked questions

Take it further

Complete your Colour Mill palette:

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