How to Color Dough for the Philips Pasta Maker

The dough for the Philips Pasta Maker can be colored and flavored before extrusion by simply adding plant-based powders. This way, you’ll get vibrant, flavorful pasta – perfect for creating unique, authentic, and natural dishes.

GREEN

Spinach powder: natural green color, neutral taste, great for pasta and gnocchi
Spirulina powder: intense green, marine-like flavor; use in small amounts
Barley grass: bright green, grassy taste, also good for savory doughs

RED/PINK

Beetroot powder: bright pink to light red, slightly sweet flavor
Strawberry powder: delicate pink, mostly used for cookies
Hibiscus powder: reddish-purple tone, slightly tart

ORANGE

Carrot powder: warm orange, sweet and mild flavor
Pumpkin powder: soft orange color

YELLOW

Turmeric powder: vivid yellow, spicy flavor
Saffron powder: golden yellow, rich aroma, better for thin doughs

PURPLE

Blueberry powder: deep purple, sweet and fruity, ideal for cookies
Red cabbage powder: purple/blue that can turn fuchsia

BLACK

Squid ink: deep black, savory marine taste

BROWN

Unsweetened cocoa: dark brown, strong flavor, great for cookies or sweet pasta
Carob powder: light brown, natural cocoa alternative, milder taste

How to Use Natural Powders to Color Pasta

The recommended starting dose is 1–3 grams of powder for every 100 grams of flour. The amount can be adjusted based on the desired color intensity and flavor, as some powders have a stronger taste. It’s always best to experiment. Powders can be added directly to the flour or dissolved in the liquid ingredients, such as water or eggs. They mix easily with eggs. If using water, it’s better to add it gradually to avoid lumps. Be careful with highly pigmented powders like turmeric or squid ink powder: in these cases, it’s advisable to start with about 1 gram per 100 grams of flour and evaluate the effect before adding more..

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11 days ago

I live in the United States and placed an order for a bronze adapter plus 3 inserts for my Philips Viva Pasta maker. The order was processed and shipped quickly and I received my order in less than a week. The accessories are quite sturdy and fit my machine well. The inserts I ordered make thinner, more delicate pasta than the discs that came with the machine, so the extrusion is a little trickier, but with a little tweaking of my dough recipe, the pasta comes out great. I did have a problem with one of the inserts not fitting well into the adapter, but emailing with customer service was easy with prompt, helpful replies. Pastidea ended up sending me a replacement part that works perfectly, all in under a week. When I decide I need to make more pasta types, I definitely won't hesitate to order from them again!

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11 days ago

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11 days ago

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