Colour Mill Oil Based Colouring 20ml FUCHSIA

Colour Mill Oil Based Colouring in Fuchsia is an intense, hot pink that delivers maximum impact in cakes, chocolate, and macaron designs. This oil-based, highly concentrated formula blends effortlessly into candy melts, chocolate, and buttercream — no seizing, no dull muting. It is a go-to for bold birthday cakes, hot pink drip cakes, and vibrant dessert table spreads.

Key Details

• Brand: Colour Mill
• Size: 20ml
• Formula: Oil-based — safe for chocolate, candy melts, and fat-based products
• Concentration: Highly concentrated — a few drops colour large batches
• Suitable for: Chocolate, candy melts, macarons, buttercream, and oil-based ganache
• Will it seize chocolate? No — the oil-based formula blends without causing chocolate to seize
• Colour: Fuchsia

Best For

• Colouring chocolate, compound chocolate, and candy melts
• Macaron shells where oil-based colour gives the most consistent results
• Buttercream, Swiss meringue buttercream, and Italian meringue buttercream
• Bold birthday cakes and hot pink drip finishes
• Bright fuchsia candy melt cake pops and chocolates
• Vibrant kids party cupcakes and dessert tables

Frequently Asked Questions

Is oil-based food colouring different from water-based?

Yes, and the difference matters significantly for fat-based products. Water-based colouring causes chocolate and candy melts to seize (turn lumpy and grainy) because water and cocoa butter don't mix. Colour Mill is oil-based, so it integrates smoothly into chocolate, candy melts, and fat-based buttercream without any seizing or splitting. For products like chocolate bark, cake pops, and ganache, oil-based colouring is the only type that works reliably.

How much Colour Mill Oil Based Colouring do I use?

Colour Mill is highly concentrated, so start with a small amount — typically 2 to 5 drops per 100g of product — then add more gradually until you reach the desired shade. For deep, intense colours (such as dark navy or black), you may need a little more. Always mix thoroughly before adding extra colour. One 20ml bottle goes a very long way for most home bakers.

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