Liposoluble Colorant - Colour Mill Lemon

Colour Mill

Oil-Soluble Food Coloring - Colour Mill Lemon

Oil-soluble food coloring in Lemon shade, 20 ml format

Colour Mill Lemon evokes the gentle zest of Meyer lemon and filtered spring sunshine. This oil-soluble food coloring is designed for fatty pastry bases: melted white chocolate, butter ganache, buttercream, royal icing, and fondant softened by the warmth of your hands. Particularly sought after by cake designers for spring brunch cupcakes with citrus decoration and cheerful, bright children's birthday layer cakes, it offers a distinctive, recognizable shade from the Colour Mill palette (Australia).

Made in Australia using proprietary pigment encapsulation technology, Colour Mill withstands baking temperatures of up to 180°C without shifting or lightening. The Lemon shade remains stable after baking, making it the go-to option for colored cake batters before they go into the oven. The 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle allows precise dosing for occasional uses and shade testing, with no waste when preparing small batches.

Lemon: 3 shades according to dosage

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

Creative ideas with Lemon

5 signature uses where this shade makes all the difference:

• • Spring brunch cupcakes with citrus decoration
• • Cheerful, bright children's birthday layer cakes
• • Spring French garden-themed wedding cakes
• • Bee- and yellow-flower-themed royal icing cookies
• • Garden or Provence-themed sunshine drip cakes

Features

• • Brand: Colour Mill (Australia)
• • Type: Concentrated oil-soluble food coloring
• • Shade: Lemon
• • Packaging: 20 ml squeeze dropper bottle
• • Compatible bases: Melted white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, royal icing, sugar paste
• • 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: 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 onto the surface. The shade develops and reaches its full appearance during resting.
5. Optional adjustment: if the shade 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 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 closed bottle 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 - Lemon

Lemon is softer and creamier than Yellow, so choose it for gender-neutral baby showers and spring wedding cakes. Combine it with Mint and Peach for the signature tangy pastel palette of children's parties. For lemon layer cakes, add 2–3 drops of LorAnn natural lemon flavoring to the buttercream; the flavor and color pairing is perfect.

Frequently asked questions

Take it further

Complete your Colour Mill palette:

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