Colour Mill Oil Based Colouring 20ml RED

Colour Mill Red 20ml is a true primary red oil based food colouring that achieves vibrant, no-fade red buttercream, chocolate and fondant without bitterness. Essential for Christmas, Valentine's and racing themed cakes.

Key Details

• Size: 20ml precision tip bottle
• Format: Oil based, high concentration
• Shade: Red - true primary red
• Brand: Colour Mill
• Suitable for: Buttercream, chocolate, ganache, fondant, drip

Best For

• True red buttercream and chocolate without pink undertone
• Christmas, Valentine's and Chinese New Year cakes
• Racing cars, superheroes and themed birthday cakes
• Colouring chocolate drips and ganache

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a true red without using half the bottle?

Colour Mill Red is highly concentrated. Use 3-5 drops per cup of buttercream, mix well and let it develop 15 minutes. The colour deepens as it rests, so build slowly.

Does red food colouring taste bitter?

Colour Mill's formula minimises bitterness versus traditional gels, but avoid over-dosing. For extra deep reds, start with a pink base then add red drops.

See the full Colour Mill range and food colours plus our colour mixing guide.