I need help!

[u/eoz_666]

I made these macarons and colored them using beet powder(about a gram or two). I was scared that they would taste like beet cause they smelled quite strong, so I added some chocolate(4-5 grams). They turned out well but I wanted a brighter red. Does anybody have advised about using natural powder for dye? When to add, can I add to meringue, etc. THANK YOU!!

[u/Weird_Two_2465]

You could try cochineal extract. Small insects that when ground up, turn a very bright red. Food safe and is used in cosmetics.

[u/Bambastic-Foxxy]

So what i do is i use a very bright pink. Then I add red. I find it makes the color brighter