Paste Food Coloring

Store in a cool, dark place. Ensure the lid is tightly sealed to prevent drying out.

Start with a tiny amount and add more gradually to reach your desired shade.

For best results, use a toothpick to scoop out the color to avoid contaminating the jar.

Paste colors are ideal for fondant, buttercream, royal icing, and cake batters.

Using too much color at once, leading to overly intense or even slightly bitter flavors.

Not fully incorporating the color, resulting in streaks rather than a uniform hue.

Storing with the lid loose, which can cause the paste to dry out and become difficult to use.