Cake Flora Aquatint Food Colour Powder

Cake Flora Aquatint is a professional-grade, ultra-concentrated colour powder designed to give you greater control over colour intensity and application.

Aquatint can be used dry for dusting and detailed decorative work, or mixed with a small amount of water to create a smooth colour concentrate. Pre-mixing the colour before incorporating it into your final mixture helps achieve even, vibrant colour without overloading the mixture with moisture.

Because the pigments are highly concentrated, only a very small amount is required. Colour can be built gradually from soft pastel shades to bold, saturated finishes, giving you excellent control over the final result.

Perfect For

• Macarons — use sparingly
• Meringues — ideal for light colouring
• Royal icing — use in small quantities
• Fondant and gum paste — knead in or use for dusting
• Sugar flowers and decorative work
• Dusting and finishing touches
• Edible painting and artwork

How to Achieve the Perfect Colour

1. Dissolve
Mix a small amount of Aquatint powder with a small amount of warm water to create a smooth concentrate.

2. Add to a Premix
Add the concentrate to a small portion of your icing, batter or mixture.

3. Incorporate
Blend the premix into the full batch for even, consistent colour.

4. Perfect Results
This method helps achieve vibrant, even colour without affecting the consistency of your final mixture.

Important Usage Notes

Not ideal for direct addition
Aquatint is not ideal for adding directly into large wet mixtures without preparation. Always pre-mix or dissolve the powder first for best results.

For best results
Mix the powder with a small amount of warm water to form a smooth concentrate. Add this to a premix before incorporating it into the final batch.

Add gradually
Aquatint pigments are highly concentrated. Start with a very small amount and gradually build the colour. Overuse may cause speckling, uneven distribution or a bitter taste.

Performs best in neutral pH environments
The addition of ingredients such as lemon or vinegar can alter the pH of your mixture and may cause certain colours to fade, particularly pink and purple shades.

Sensitive to UV light
Prolonged exposure to light may affect colour vibrancy.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Start small
Aquatint powders are potent. Add tiny amounts at a time and gradually build the colour.

Activate when needed
Mix with water for a softer finish. Lemon extract may also be used for a faster-drying paint effect.

Pre-mix for even colour
Blend the powder with a small amount of warm water to create a smooth concentrate before adding it to a premix and then to the final batch.

Use dry for detail work
Apply directly with a brush for:

• Shading
• Petal dusting
• Highlights

Maintain balance
Avoid adding too much colour at once, as this may cause speckling or uneven distribution.

Avoid humidity
Moisture may cause the powder to clump. Keep containers properly sealed.

Sift for smooth results
Sift the powder where appropriate, especially when adding it to batters or dry mixtures.

Layer colour for depth
Build colour gradually for a more natural, controlled and professional finish.

Colour Control & Storage

Aquatint allows you to build colour gradually, giving you control over everything from subtle pastel shades to bold, vibrant colours.

For best product stability, keep the container properly sealed, avoid excessive humidity and protect the product from prolonged exposure to UV light.

Pro Tip

Disperse first. Blend evenly. Finish perfectly.

How you introduce the colour can determine the quality and consistency of your final result.