Oil-Based Food Coloring – Colour Mill Lavender 20ml

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Oil-Soluble Food Coloring - Colour Mill Lavender

Oil-soluble food coloring in Lavender, 20 ml

Colour Mill Lavender evokes Provence lavender fields and Berry parma. This oil-soluble food coloring is designed for fatty pastry bases: melted white chocolate, butter ganache, buttercream, royal icing, and fondant warmed by hand. Particularly sought after by cake designers for Provence-themed wedding cakes and Mediterranean country weddings and spring brunch cupcakes with small sugar flowers, it delivers the distinctive, recognizable color of the Colour Mill (Australia) palette.

Made in Australia using proprietary pigment encapsulation technology, Colour Mill withstands baking temperatures of up to 180°C without changing color or fading. The Lavender color remains stable after baking, making it the go-to option for colored cake batters before going into the oven. The 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle allows precise dosing for occasional use and color tests, with no waste when preparing a small batch.

Lavender: 3 shades according to dosage

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

Creative ideas with Lavender

5 signature uses where this color makes all the difference:

• • Provence-themed wedding cakes and Mediterranean country weddings
• • Spring brunch cupcakes with small sugar flowers
• • Soft wedding anniversary layer cakes (10th, 25th anniversaries)
• • Purple and lavender-themed wedding macarons for tiered cakes
• • Lavender flower-shaped royal icing cookies

Features

• • Brand: Colour Mill (Australia)
• • Type: Concentrated oil-soluble food coloring
• • Color: Lavender
• • Packaging: 20 ml 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 resistance: Stable up to 180°C, does not lighten after baking
• • Origin: Australia (proprietary manufacturing)

Instructions for use

1. Base preparation: temper 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 vivid 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: let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature under plastic wrap 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 remix. Proceed in increments to avoid oversaturation.

Ingredients and compliance

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

Allergens: no major declared allergens. 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 - Lavender

Lavender naturally pairs with Sage and Eucalyptus for Provence-themed wedding cakes—the color trinity of rustic weddings in southern France. Avoid pairing it with bright pinks (Hot Pink, Raspberry), which disrupt the botanical elegance. To intensify it without turning purple, add 1 drop of Booster for every 5 drops of Lavender.

Frequently asked questions

Take it further

Complete your Colour Mill palette:

• • To expand your palette, complement it with Oil-Soluble Colorant - Colour Mill Baby Blue - the ideal complementary shade for gradients.
• • For your multicolored creations, also add Oil-Soluble Colorant - Colour Mill Mint to your supplies.
• • And to intensify your bright shades without changing the color, discover Color Activator - Colour Mill Booster (Colour Mill activator).