Liposoluble Colorant - Colour Mill Latte

Colour Mill

Oil-Soluble Food Coloring – Colour Mill Latte

Oil-soluble food coloring in Latte, 20 ml format

Colour Mill Latte evokes Parisian café lattes and cappuccino foam. This oil-soluble food coloring is designed for fat-based pastry applications: melted white chocolate, butter ganache, buttercream, royal icing, and fondant softened by the warmth of your hands. Particularly sought after by cake designers for earthy-themed wedding cakes, the standout choice for 2024–2026 and wedding anniversary layer cakes (10–15 years), 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 Latte shade remains stable after baking, making it the reference choice for cake batters colored before going into the oven. The 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle enables precise dosing for occasional use and shade testing, without waste when preparing small batches.

Latte: 3 shades depending on the dosage

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

Creative ideas with Latte

5 signature uses where this shade makes the difference:

• • Earthy-themed wedding cakes, the standout choice for 2024–2026
• • Wedding anniversary layer cakes (10–15 years)
• • Coffee, brunch, or earthy-themed royal icing cookies
• • Sophisticated indulgent-themed drip cakes
• • Coffee- and chic tea room-themed event cupcakes

Features

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

Directions 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 color evenly.
4. Resting and stabilization: leave to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature under cling film pressed directly against the surface. The shade develops and reaches its full intensity during resting.
5. Optional adjustment: if the shade is too pale, add 1 to 3 additional drops and mix again. Add in increments to avoid oversaturation.

Ingredients and compliance

Composition: food-grade vegetable oil base and food color pigments compliant with European regulations (EU 1333/2008).

Allergens: no major allergens declared. Gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, 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 - Latte

Latte is THE leading wedding cake color on Pinterest for 2024–2026, ahead of Blush, Sage, and Nude. It is the ultimate chic natural color. Always combine it with Caramel and Sand for an earthy trinity, or with Dusk as a pink accent. On a drip cake, a Latte drip on an ivory base is more sophisticated than a white chocolate drip.

Frequently asked questions

Take it further

Complete your Colour Mill palette:

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