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Durkee Spices 101
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  Food Color, Assorted
  General Description
Basic Food Coloring in plastic squeeze-drop bottles make it easy to tint frostings, candies, baked goods, beverages, and more.

Storage Tips
Store in cool, dark, dry places.

A Few Ideas To Get You Started
To tint coconut, mix 8 to 10 drops Food Coloring with 1 teaspoon water. Add 1 cup coconut and toss with fork. Stir 4 to 5 drops into 1/2 cup of sugar, blend until uniformly tinted. Use to decorate cookies and baked goods. To color eggs, combine 1/4 teaspoon with 2 teaspoons distilled vinegar and 2/3 cup boiling water. Using a spoon, dip hard-cooked eggs in coloring.