Wilton Candy Colors Set/4 (Oil based) (2024)

FAQs

Are Wilton Candy Melts oil based? ›

This food colouring from Wilton is based on concentrated oil based. This colouring easily colours Candy Melts en Deco Melts, but is also great for melted chocolate.

Candy melts contain oil, so you'll need to use oil-based food coloring -- the standard set of liquid food colors from the supermarket's baking aisle won't work. White candy melts give you the blank canvas you need to make custom colors.

Perfect for oil-based products, Chefmaster's® Candy Colors are formulated to bind easily with chocolate, candy, and compound coatings while retaining the unmatched vibrancy and consistency of the Liqua-Gel formula.

Technically, candy melts do not expire. That said, you may start to see quality issues if you melt chocolate after the best by date. Sure, candy melts are edible for years down the road, but they wouldn't melt properly. Candy melts or compound coatings may contain different types of vegetable fat.

You want to choose colorless oil, such as corn, canola, or vegetable, so it doesn't clash with the oil-based food dye you'll use as the coloring agent. Add a few drops of the food dye into the oil and give it a thorough stir. You can add a bit more food dye to reach your desired color.

Oil-based food coloring is the secret to coloring Candy Melts candy.

If you are melting your wafers properly & you are still facing issues with thickness, try thinning it out with either paramount crystals or coconut oil. Add one teaspoon at a time while stirring. Make sure not to add too much oil to your candy melts as this will result in them not fully drying or drying without shine.

Oil based food colorings for chocolates often produce very bright, very vibrant colors and their use is not limited to chocolate alone. They can be used to color other foods that have a high incidence of oils or fats, and they're ideal for many other different types of candy as well.

Food coloring is water-based so it mixes with the water. When you add the food coloring to the oil it will not mix. Once you add the oil to the water, the food colored droplets start to drop down since they are heavier than the oil.

Food coloring dissolves in water, but not in oil. Since the oil is less dense than the water, it will float at the top. The colored droplets will begin to sink because they are heavier than the oil.

What is the shelf life of Wilton candy melts? ›

Do Candy Melts Expire? Though they will last a while if stored properly, Candy Melts are best used within 18 months of the date they were made. Each package contains a stamped series of numbers and letters to help mark the date they were packaged.

Freezers and refrigerators hold a lot of moisture and that moisture will be absorbed by your candy. Always store candy wafers in cool, dry places, and in a container that is airtight. Plastic bags, food storage containers, and glass jars will all do the trick.

Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Powder (Milk), 2% or Less of: Whole Milk Powder, Nonfat Milk Powder, Cream Powder, Lactose, Soy Lecithin, Blue 1 Lake, Salt, Artificial Flavors.

Add one teaspoon at a time while stirring. Make sure not to add too much oil to your candy melts as this will result in them not fully drying or drying without shine.

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Ingredient list: Vanilla Candy Melts (sugar, vegetable oil, (palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm kernel oil), whey powder, whole milk solids, artificial color (titanium dioxide), nonfat dry milk solids, soy lecithin (an emulsifier) salt, artificial flavor.

However, water-based food coloring – such as Color Right food coloring or gel-based icing colors – should not be used to tint Candy Melts. The water in the food coloring can cause your candy to seize, rendering it unusable.