Pandalab Navy Blue Oil-Based Food Coloring for Chocolate & Buttercream, 80 mL — Concentrated, Stable in Heat & Freeze

Pandalab Navy Blue oil-based food coloring is a concentrated, edible dye made for tinting chocolate, candy melts, butter-based icings and other fat-soluble confections without breaking texture.

If you need a deep navy tint that holds up through melting, tempering and refrigeration, this 80 milliliter (2.7 fl. oz) bottle delivers a stable, oil-soluble pigment formulated for professional and home bakers. The dye is designed specifically for applications that contain fat or oil—chocolate, ganache, buttercream and candy melts—so you won’t get the separation or curdling that water-based colors can cause in fat-rich recipes. Pandalab’s formula aims to retain vibrancy after heating or freezing while keeping flavor and consistency intact.

How do I use this oil-based dye with chocolate and candy melts?

Use just a few drops to reach deep navy tones; add incrementally because oil dyes are concentrated. Stir the color into fully melted chocolate or candy melts until evenly distributed, then temper or set as your recipe instructs.

• Add 1–3 drops per 100 g of white chocolate to start; increase slowly for darker shades.
• Mix into warm (not scorching) melted chocolate to help incorporate smoothly.
• Use a clean, dry spoon—avoid introducing water that can seize chocolate.

Can I use this color in buttercream, fondant, and ganache?

Yes—this is formulated for butter- and oil-based mediums, so it blends naturally into buttercream, ganache and fondant that contain fat. It won’t thin or separate the mixture, preserving icing texture and spreadability.

• In buttercream, fold in drops and whip briefly for even color.
• For ganache, stir into warm ganache after the chocolate has melted fully.
• For fat-based fondant, knead until color is uniform; avoid overworking to maintain pliability.

Is this dye safe, allergen-free, and stable when cooked or frozen?

Pandalab’s oil-based navy dye is made from materials that meet U.S. food-safety standards and is free from many common allergens like gluten, nuts, dairy and eggs. Note that the formula contains soy, so it’s not suitable for soy-allergy sufferers.

• Complies with approved materials for edible use and lab-tested for stability.
• Remains vibrant after heating, freezing, and the tempering process.
• Does not add sweetness or change texture when used as directed.

Which recipes should I avoid with this oil-based color?

Because this dye is oil-soluble, it won’t mix into water-based items like beverages, thin sauces, or sugar syrups. Use water-based or gel colors for recipes without fat content.

• Not suitable for drinks, clear glazes, or simple syrup-based fillings.
• Ideal for any recipe where butter, oil, or cocoa butter is a primary ingredient.
• If you need a navy shade in a water-based recipe, use a specially labeled water-soluble food color.

Who this product is for: bakers, chocolatiers and confection makers who need a reliable, intense navy blue that performs in fat-rich recipes. It’s aimed at professionals and hobbyists who work with chocolate, candy melts, buttercream, ganache, macarons and fondant and who require a dye that won’t fade during melting, setting or freezing. If you or your customers avoid soy, choose an alternative; otherwise, expect a vivid, stable tint that preserves the sensory qualities of your finished baked goods. Pandalab includes customer support for any questions or product concerns.

Ingredients

Soybean Oil 78.7%, Glycerin 50%, Blue 1(4-20%), Yellow 5(1-20%), Red 40(4-20%), Yellow 6(1-10%), Sorbitol 20%, Titanium Dioxide 15%, Maltose Syrup 5%, Propylene glycol 5%, CAFAG 0.2%, Phospholipid 0.1%, CMC-Na 0.1%, Potassium sorbate 0.04%.