McCormick Blue Food Color
Great for coloring frostings
Price: $11.39USD
McCormick Blue Food Color 16 oz 0.47L
McCormick Blue Food Color is a concentrated, water-based liquid food dye designed for consistent, vibrant coloring in baking and decorating. This 16 oz pint bottle of Blue Food Color is ideal for tinting cake batters, frostings, cookies, candies, and desserts without affecting flavor.
Add a few drops at a time and build gradually to reach the exact shade of blue you want, from soft pastel to bold, deep color. The liquid formula blends smoothly into icings and mixes evenly into recipes, making it a dependable choice for home bakers, decorators, and foodservice kitchens alike.
For easy reference in larger coloring projects, 1/4 teaspoon is equivelent to about 20-25 drops of Blue Food Coloring.
Ingredients: Water. Propylene Glycol, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40 and Propylparaben (as a preservative)
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| Qty: | Description | Price |
| Each | Unit Price | $11.39USD |
| 6 | 6 or More | $11.04USD |
| 24 | 24 or More | $10.70USD |
Usage Suggestions:
- Blend 1/2 tsp food color, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, and 1 tbsp milk for a deep blue icing.
- Easter Egg Dyeing: Add 1 tsp vinegar and 1 tsp blue food color to 1/2 cup boiling water. Dip hard cooked eggs for 5 minutes or longer.
You can create other coloring options by combining two or more food colorings, see our Food Color Mixing Guide.
Product Ingredient Lists and Nutrition Facts, when provided, are for your convenience. We at Spice Place make every effort to insure accuracy of the ingredients listed. However, because manufacturers may change formulations, persons with food allergies should always check actual package label.
McCormick Blue Food Color 16 oz 0.47L - FAQ
- Q: What is McCormick Blue Food Color?
- A: It's a liquid color made from FD&C Blue 1, and FD&C Red 40 (to adjust hue) dyes mixed with water and stabilizers so it stays bright and blends evenly in foods and drinks.
- Q: Is blue food color safe to eat?
- A: Yes. Blue 1 and Red 40 are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in foods and beverages. A few drops go a long way. You'll find the same color in blue Hawaiian cocktails, ice pops, and bakery frostings. A little bit of blue makes a white cake frosting pop out bright white.
- Q: Does blue food color change the flavor of food?
- A: No. It adds color only. The taste of your recipe stays exactly the same.
- Q: Why use blue food color?
- A: Yes. Mix with red for purple or with yellow for green. Start with small amounts until you get the shade you like. White cake frostings and icing look 'whiter' with a little blue added.
- Q: Does McCormick Blue Food Color expire or become unsafe after the Best By date?
- A: McCormick food colors do not spoil or become harmful if used after the Best By date. Over time the color strength may gradually fade, but the product remains safe to use.
- Q: How much blue food color should I use?
- A: Add a drop at a time. Food color is concentrated, so a little gives strong color.
- Q: Will blue food color stain?
- A: It can stain hands, fabric, or countertops if spilled. Rinse quickly with soap and water. We've successfully pulled color accidentally spilled on a carpet.
- Q: How should I store it?
- A: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place. Stored properly, it keeps its color for years.
- Q: Where can I learn more about mixing colors?
- A: Visit our Food Color Mixing Guide for easy charts showing how to blend McCormick colors to create hundreds of shades: Food Color Blending Chart
