It has a wide range of applications, from paint to sunscreen to food colouring.

When used as a food colouring, it has E number E171.

Certain special effects can be achieved easily with food colouring.

Paint the anchor with silver food colouring and place on the deck.

The next day, paint the shape of the door on the stalk with black food colouring.

Paint the trellises with silver food colouring and allow to dry.

Add it to the icing sugar, together with a few drops of yellow food colouring.

Add the food colouring and mix until well combined.

Combine food colourings with a tablespoon of vinegar in the cooking water.

Paint the bottom half of the white candles with blue food colouring.