Ditch Artificial Dyes! Make Natural Green Food Coloring at Home

Close-up of green liquid and spinach on a light wooden board.

Ditch Artificial Dyes! Make Natural Green Food Coloring at Home

Create vibrant green food coloring using fresh spinach. This natural alternative avoids artificial dyes and adds a healthy touch to your culinary creations.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 1 cup

Course: DIY

Cuisine: Natural

Calories: 20

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup fresh spinach thoroughly washed
1/4 cup water

Method

Wash the spinach thoroughly.
Place the spinach and water in a blender.
Blend until completely smooth.
Strain the mixture, pressing to extract liquid.
Simmer strained liquid over low heat to concentrate color. Be careful not to burn it.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For a deeper green, use more spinach. Adjust simmering time to achieve desired color intensity.