Sometimes when I mix Wilton's black coloring paste with my icing it turns green. It does not happen all the time so I am confused . Can someone explain--please!!

Thanks

I am JUST learning that Wilton's colors are NOT good. The few times I had to use black, my icing turned dark purple. Never green. I have heard that Ameri-Color has the best colors but I have yet to try them.

I've only used Wilton colors and have never had a problem with them. I've heard that Americolors works much better, but I've got a lot of Wilton colors so I don't need to buy any at the moment.

I used to get purple with my Wilton colors too. Now I use Americolor, and sometimes it's a little greenish. If you get green, just add a little purple, and if you get purple, just add a little green and you should have your black.

I use the Wilton black, but I always start with chocolate icing and then add the coloring to that. You don't need as much black that way and I've never had it turn green or purple.

..I've never had that happen with the Wilton gel paste ..but would like to add that I have switched to Americolor and like those much better!

Thanks for all of your suggestions. I have got to try some of that Americolors.