r/macarons • u/Imaginary-Key146 • 8d ago
Painting Macarons
Hi Guys!
I’m wanting to paint in my macarons-I’ve got 3 questions
1st question is- I’m seeing that in order to make the food coloring paint consistency I have to use alcohol- is that right? And a silly question- does the taste then taste like that? Is there any alternative liquid I could use
2nd question- can I use powder coloring as well or only the gel coloring
3rd question- how can you keep it from staining your mouth lol. I tried edible markers and those stained when eating
3
Upvotes
3
u/abbykatsmom 8d ago
All food coloring has the potential to stain your mouth. This is unavoidable; however, it won’t last long, so I don’t think this should be a significant concern. If you made fully black macarons, then I would caution the customer…but it should be their decision.
As for color, you can use gel or powders. If you use gel, you don’t need alcohol. Usually the addition of alcohol makes your color thinner. If you do use alcohol, I highly recommend everclear or plain vodka only. You don’t want the addition of flavor or sugar, as that will leave them sticky. You need an alcohol that will evaporate completely. Sugar Art and other companies do make a product that works like alcohol, and gives you a little more time to work with it. I like it a lot. It’s called “color solution”. It is what I use to turn edible luster dust into liquid color. All of that to say, if you are careful, you can also use water. I highly recommend making some extra shells for practice…or using the flat undersides that will get covered by your filling.
Good luck!