Food coloring

Dye of various colors used to tint cakes, frostings, and candies. In addition to liquid food coloring, food coloring paste and powder are also available. Powdered food coloring is suitable for use with foods that do not blend well with liquid, such as fats and chocolate. To use, the powder is first dissolved in cocoa butter. Food coloring is very potent and, generally, a little goes a long way. It is best to begin with a small quantity and continue to add the coloring slowly until the desired shade is achieved.