{"product_id":"colorant-liposoluble-colour-mill-merlot","title":"Oil-Soluble Colouring – Colour Mill Merlot 20ml","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.vh-w{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:#2a2419;line-height:1.65;font-size:15px;background:#faf7f0;padding:32px 28px;border-radius:14px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}.vh-w *{box-sizing:border-box}.vh-h{text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px;padding-bottom:24px;border-bottom:2px solid #d7b36a}.vh-c{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:3px;color:#b98b35;font-weight:600;padding:6px 16px;border:1px solid #d7b36a;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:14px;text-transform:uppercase}.vh-t{font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2419;margin:0 0 10px}.vh-tg{font-style:italic;font-size:13px;color:#6b5d40;margin:0}.vh-b{background:#fbf9f3;border:1px solid #eadfcb;border-radius:12px;padding:22px 24px;margin:18px 0}.vh-bt{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#b98b35;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 14px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eadfcb}.vh-intro{font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#2a2419;margin:10px 0}.vh-tech-zone{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:14px 0}.vh-tech-item{flex:1;min-width:130px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;padding:14px 12px;background:#faf7f0;border:1px solid #eadfcb;border-radius:10px}.vh-tech-value{font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:#b98b35;margin:0 0 4px}.vh-tech-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:#6b5d40;letter-spacing:1.2px;text-transform:uppercase}.vh-list{margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px}.vh-list li{margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.6}.vh-list li::marker{color:#d7b36a}.vh-tip{background:#fdf5e0;border-left:4px solid #b98b35;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;margin:14px 0}.vh-tip p{margin:0;font-size:13.5px;color:#2a2419;font-style:italic}.vh-tip strong{font-style:normal;color:#b98b35}@media(max-width:680px){.vh-w{padding:20px 16px}.vh-tech-zone{flex-direction:column}}.vh-faq summary{cursor:pointer;padding:11px 14px;background:#faf4e5;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2419;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:36px;user-select:none}.vh-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.vh-faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:14px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:18px;color:#b98b35;font-weight:bold}.vh-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'-'}.vh-faq details{margin-bottom:6px}.vh-faq p{padding:10px 14px;margin:0;font-size:13.5px;color:#2a2419;background:#fbf9f3;border-radius:0 0 6px 6px;border:1px solid #eadfcb;border-top:none}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vh-w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-h\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-c\"\u003eCOLOUR MILL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-t\"\u003eColour Mill Merlot Oil-Based Colourant 20 ml\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-tg\"\u003eMerlot shade, 20 ml bottle for fat-based mixtures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-intro\"\u003eColour Mill Merlot evokes deep burgundy velvet and the dark hue of an evening gown. This concentrated oil-based food colourant is designed for fat-based baking mixtures: melted white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, and fondant warmed by hand. It is a popular choice among cake designers for high-end autumn wedding cakes and wedding anniversary layer cakes (ruby anniversaries, 40 years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-tech-value\"\u003e20 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-tech-label\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-tech-value\"\u003eOil-based\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-tech-label\"\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-tech-value\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-tech-label\"\u003eShade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-bt\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"vh-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated oil-based food colourant for fat-based mixtures: white chocolate, ganache, buttercream, fondant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 ml squeeze dropper bottle for precise dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-stable up to 180°C; the shade does not lighten in the oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, peanut-free, and soy-free; suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Australia using proprietary pigment encapsulation technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-bt\"\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"vh-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle for 10 seconds before use and add to a mixture tempered to between 25 and 30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical dosage: 2 to 4 drops per 250 g for a pastel shade, up to 20 drops for a dark shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix for 30 to 60 seconds, then let stand for 30 minutes: the colour develops fully while resting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on a water-based mixture (royal icing, syrup): the Colour Mill water-based range is designed for this purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tip\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 20 ml size is suitable for colour testing and occasional use; for regular production, the 100 ml size from the Colour Mill range costs less per ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b vh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-bt\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this colourant withstand oven baking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the shade remains stable up to 180°C and does not lighten after baking, unlike many conventional liquid colourants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many drops should I use per 250 g of mixture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 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 colour gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eThere is separation in the 20 ml bottle—is this normal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, slight separation between the pigment and carrier liquid is normal during prolonged storage: shake for 10 seconds before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-bt\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"vh-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/colour-mill\"\u003eColour Mill\u003c\/a\u003e range\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther shades in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/colorants-liposolubles\"\u003eoil-based colourants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colour Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40493524090922,"sku":"CMO20MER","price":6.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/colorant-liposoluble-colour-mill-merlot-colour-mill-1.jpg?v=1772144534","url":"https:\/\/pitisslind.com\/en\/products\/colorant-liposoluble-colour-mill-merlot","provider":"Patissland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}