Everytime I use my brown coloring it always comes out spotted. I mix it up well and it doesn't look spotted at first but then as it sits it gets little dark brown spots through it. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks.

I never used the brown coloring. I just make Chocolate buttercream for when I need brown or black.

Boy o Boy has this been a problem for some. Not only when using brown, but just colored icimg in general. I don't know that a definite solution was found. There were so many different elements believe to be the cause. I have been decorating for a few years and never had this happen until last year. The only thing that was different that I could pin point was my water. So now I use bottled water or milk. Try and go back and find old posts talking about this problem and see what other solutions where given. Good luck!

The exact same thing happened to me last night. I used wilton brown and the icing came out flecked with brown spots. I make my BC with milk and brown is the only color I have a problem with. Luckily the brown was for a sandy island so the flecking wasn't a problem. amy

I have had that happen also....I was wondering if maybe it was the age of the color? I know it has happened on my brand new bottles, but perhaps they were in the store too long? i have noticed it also with Wilton adn with Americolor.

Well, I'm glad to know that I am not the only one. I really want to know how to keep this from happening. I really only notice with the brown color. I will look through some old posts and see if I find anything.

I have had that happen before and I wonder if its old color?? Did the gel look like it usually did or was it a little thicker??

I have noticed this with Wilton's rose color as well. However...I do believe it is because I had the color for a while. I think on certain shades...americolor is a better brand. I love the red!

One thing mentioned before is salt not disolving, another was shortening not blended well and another even was lumps in pwd sugar or meringue.