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Turmeric Yellow Food Dye

By Julia Everist
DIY Natural Turmeric Yellow Food Dye
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Mix equal parts yellow and blue food dye to make green.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons ground turmeric

Preparation

  1. Bring sugar, turmeric, and 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until liquid is reduced by about half, 25–30 minutes. Let dye cool before mixing into frosting or royal icing to make desired color.

TagsTurmericHerbs & SpicesDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBon Appétit
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