Food Colouring

Which Food Colouring Type Do You Need?

Not all food dyes work in all batters. Use oil-based food colouring like Colour Mill for buttercream, Swiss meringue, white chocolate and cake batter. It won't split or seize because it's designed for fat-based applications. Reach for water-based Chefmaster Liqua-Gel or Vivid gel colours for fondant, royal icing and sugar cookies where intense pigmentation and a tiny amount go a long way.

For dry applications, powdered food colouring, Rolkem petal dusts and lustre dusts give you matte and metallic finishes that liquids can't. And if you airbrush, our airbrush food colours are ready to spray.

Shop by Brand - Colour Mill, Chefmaster, Vivid, AmeriColor, Rolkem

We stock the brands professionals actually ask for. Colour Mill oil-based colouring 20ml - 40+ shades including Aqua, Blush, Dusty Pink, Burgundy, Forest, Royal Blue, Chocolate and Black. Chefmaster Liqua-Gel food colouring - super concentrated gel paste for fondant colouring and budget-friendly bulk 16oz bottles. Vivid gel colour - electric brights and pastels made in Australia. AmeriColor gel food colouring - classic soft gel paste range. Plus Rolkem Rainbow Spectrum petal dust for sugar flowers.

Best For Buttercream, Fondant, Chocolate, Cake Batter and Icing

• Buttercream and Swiss meringue buttercream - use Colour Mill oil-based food colouring so your buttercream stays silky and doesn't split.
• Fondant and modelling paste - Chefmaster and Vivid gel colours give vibrant colour with a toothpick amount.
• White chocolate and candy melts - oil-based only, otherwise chocolate seizes.
• Macarons, meringue and marshmallow - powdered food colouring or gel paste to avoid adding extra liquid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What food colouring is best for buttercream icing?

Oil-based food colouring like Colour Mill is best for buttercream, Swiss meringue buttercream and cream cheese frosting. Because it's oil-based, it blends smoothly into fat without splitting, gives true-to-bottle colour and needs less product than water-based dyes.

What's the difference between gel and oil-based food colouring?

Gel food colouring (Chefmaster, Vivid, Wilton) is water-based and highly concentrated. Perfect for fondant, royal icing and batter. Oil-based food colouring (Colour Mill) is made with oils so it works in fat-based mediums like buttercream, chocolate, ganache and cake batter without seizing or weeping.

Where can I buy food colouring in Australia?

Buy food colouring online at Baking Pleasures for fast Australia-wide delivery, or visit our store at 27 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South NSW. We stock 300+ gel, oil, powder and airbrush colours with same-day dispatch.

Is Colour Mill food colouring gluten free and vegan?

Most Colour Mill shades are vegan friendly, gluten free, halal certified and kosher. Check the individual product page for dietary info and ingredients.