Pandalab Royal Blue Oil-Based Food Coloring 80ml – Deep, Heat-Stable Dye for Chocolate & Buttercream

Pandalab Royal Blue is an oil-based edible dye formulated to color fat-based confections like chocolate, buttercream, ganache and candy melts with deep, heat-stable blue tones.

Whether you're a home baker or a pastry professional, choosing the right dye changes the look of your creations. This 80 milliliter (2.7 fl. oz) bottle of Pandalab Royal Blue is designed specifically for use in ingredients that contain oil, butter, or fat. It disperses into chocolate and other fat-soluble media without seizing or thinning, and the pigment stays vivid after heating or freezing when used correctly.

How do I use this oil-based color in chocolate and candy melts?

Apply the dye by adding small drops to melted chocolate, candy melts, or ganache and stir until evenly incorporated. Because it is oil-soluble, a little goes a long way—start with fewer drops and increase until you reach the desired shade.

• Add 1–3 drops per 100 g of chocolate for light tinting; adjust gradually for deeper color.
• Use a silicone spatula to fold the color in gently to avoid introducing air.
• Shake the bottle well before use to ensure pigment suspension.
• Not suitable for water-based recipes, beverages, or sugar syrups.

Will this color hold up when baked, frozen, or heated?

Pandalab’s oil-based formula is formulated to resist fading during common temperature changes used in baking and confectionery. It remains stable when chocolate is tempered, when frostings are baked into pastries at low temperatures, and when products are frozen for storage.

• Designed to maintain vibrancy after heating and freezing.
• Works well in warm ganaches and tempered chocolate processes.
• Shake well before each use to maintain consistent color strength.

Are there allergen or dietary considerations I should know about?

The coloring is formulated to meet U.S. food safety standards and contains no common allergens such as gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, fish, or shellfish. Note that this product does contain soy, so it’s not appropriate for soy-allergic consumers.

• Free from gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, and peanuts.
• Vegan-friendly and non-GMO aside from the soy ingredient.
• Manufactured from approved MSDS materials and compliant with U.S. food standards.

How will using this dye affect flavor and texture?

Pandalab oil-based dye is formulated to be neutral in taste and texture when used in fat-based systems, so it won’t thin ganache or alter buttercream consistency when added in normal amounts. For best results use sparingly and mix thoroughly to avoid streaking.

• Does not change flavor when used at recommended levels.
• Won’t thin or seize chocolate when incorporated properly.
• Keeps icing and fondant consistency intact with proper dosing.

Who is this for: This Pandalab Royal Blue oil-based food coloring is ideal for pastry chefs, chocolatier hobbyists, and home bakers who frequently color fat-based confections—chocolate, buttercreams, ganache, candy melts, macarons, and fondant. It’s also suited for craft projects that require edible, oil-compatible pigments. Avoid using it in water-based recipes or drinks; if you or recipients have soy allergies, choose a soy-free alternative.

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%.