Colours make the cake stand and colour combinations can make
or break the cake. Often the theme of the party will determine the colours
used. Finding the right colour and shade can be the tricky part, as there are
many different brands and products. Most products have a painted colour on the
packaging, although many factors can vary the colour. Icing ingredients can
affect the colour - Swiss meringue butter cream is a good example of this. The
colour can also change over time. Most colours darken over time, but purples
actually turn blue when left in broad daylight. Food colours containing only
liquid, paste, gel and powder were available. Now the variety of days is huge
and the options are much more endless.
Edible Food Colours
can be of any dye, pigment or any other substance derived from a source capable
of Colours vegetable, mineral or food, cosmetic, etc. These colours come from a
variety of sources such as seeds, fruits, vegetables.
In Dain Colour Chem,
depending on the particular requirement of the product, suitable dyes are
obtained after taking into account factors such as pH, heat, light, storage and
other ingredients of the formula. To preserve colour strength and quality, the
product is stored in a tight seal container.
Types of Edible Food Colours
Powder Food Colours
Powdered food colours are highly concentrated and are good
for chocolate colours. It is best to dissolve powdered food colour granules
before mixing the colours into icing or chocolate. If you mix powdered food
dyes directly into the icing, there may be full colour spots. Gel and Paste
Food Colours are water-based and highly concentrated. They are not suitable for
chocolate colours because of the water content, as it will seize the chocolate.
Small amounts will go a long way, and the colour usually darkens over time.
Start with a lighter shade, wait for an hour or two and see if you need to
adjust the colour shade.
Liquid Food Colours
Liquid food dyes are commonly found in supermarkets. Liquid
food dyes are best suited for pastel dyes because they are not as concentrated
as gels, pastes, or powdered food dyes. To achieve a darker color, you should
use a large number of food dyes that can change the consistency of your piece.
Liquid food dyes are also water-based, so again, it is not suitable for Colours
chocolate or sugarcane.
Airbrush Food Colours
Airbrush food Colours is a liquid food colour. You should
not use any other colours in your airbrush gun except those which are specially
marked for it. Gel and paste will prevent food Colours airbrushes and ruin the
expensive machine. Airbrush food colours come in standard colours as well as
metallic colours.
Oil-Based Food Colours (Candy Colour)
Oil-based food dyes do not contain any water, so it is safe
and they are to be used on chocolate, ganache and candy.
Natural Food Colours
Natural food colours are available along with natural
ingredients such as beets, turmeric, spirulina and other plant extracts. These colours
are usually not very concentrated and it will only add pastel colours to your
pasting. Natural food colours can also change colour when cooked at high
temperatures.
Food Paint Spray
Edible Food Colour
acts like airbrush machines. They are inexpensive and you do not have to buy
additional equipment to use them. Sprinkles of digestible food come in
different traditional colours as well as vivid colours.