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food colouring

 

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Noun food colouring has 1 sense
  1. coloring, colouring, food coloring, food colouring, food color, food colour - a digestible substance used to give color to food; "food color made from vegetable dyes"
    --1 is a kind of foodstuff, food product

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Food Colouring

Food colouring refers to a substance used to add vivid and appealing colors to various food items. It comes in liquid, powder, gel, or paste form and is often used in small quantities to achieve the desired hue. It is commonly utilized in baking, confectionery, and culinary preparations to enhance the visual appeal of dishes.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Culinary:

Food colouring, as a culinary ingredient, is used to add striking colors to a wide range of food items such as cakes, cookies, candies, icings, and beverages. It allows chefs and home cooks to create visually appealing presentations.

Example Sentence:
"The cake decorator used food colouring to create an eye-catching rainbow design on the birthday cake."

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2. Noun - Scientific:

In scientific research and experiments, food colouring is sometimes used as a dye to trace and identify specific substances or components in various food samples. It aids in understanding chemical reactions and interactions within the food.

Example Sentence:
"The scientists used food colouring to track the diffusion of the dye in the liquid solution."

Related products on Amazon: Laboratory Food Colouring, Food Science Experiment Kit

3. Noun - Decorative:

Food colouring can also be used for decorative purposes, particularly in creating visually appealing patterns or designs on plates, table settings, and food displays. It is often utilized in professional culinary presentations or themed events.

Example Sentence:
"The chef skillfully used food colouring to craft intricate floral patterns on the white chocolate centerpiece."

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