Oil-Soluble Food Coloring – Colour Mill Orange 20ml

Colour Mill

Oil-Soluble Food Colouring - Colour Mill Orange

Oil-soluble food colouring in Orange, 20 ml format

Colour Mill Orange evokes blood orange peel and Halloween pumpkin. This oil-soluble food colouring is designed for fatty pastry bases: melted white chocolate, butter ganache, buttercream, royal icing and fondant worked with the warmth of your hands. Particularly sought after by cake designers for signature Halloween layer cakes (paired with Black or Burgundy) and Thanksgiving and autumn cupcakes, it delivers a distinctive, recognisable colour 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 Orange colour remains stable after baking, making it the go-to option for coloured cake batters before they go into the oven. The 20 ml soft squeeze dropper bottle allows precise dosing for occasional use and colour testing, with no waste when preparing small batches.

Orange: 3 shades depending on the dosage

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

Creative ideas with Orange

5 signature uses where this colour makes the difference:

• • Signature Halloween layer cakes (paired with Black or Burgundy)
• • Thanksgiving and autumn cupcakes
• • Pumpkin- or fallen-leaf-shaped royal icing cookies
• • Autumn harvest-themed wedding cakes
• • Sophisticated adult Halloween-themed drip cakes

Features

• • Brand: Colour Mill (Australia)
• • Type: Concentrated oil-soluble food colouring
• • Colour: Orange
• • Packaging: 20 ml soft 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)

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 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: leave to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature under plastic wrap in direct contact with the mixture. The shade develops and fully reveals itself while 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

Ingredients: food-grade vegetable oil base and food coloring 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 - Orange

Orange sales surge during the Halloween season (October-November, +400% of orders in pastry shops). Combine it with Black for classic Halloween, with Burgundy and Rust for sophisticated adult Halloween, or with Mustard for autumn wedding cakes. Reserve it for the October-November period.

Frequently asked questions

Take it further

Complete your Colour Mill palette:

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