Annatto Dye Calculator
Calculate the precise amount of annatto for your perfect cheese batch, every time.
Milk Volume
Liters
Gallons
Target Color Intensity
Light Yellow (Mild)
Medium Cheddar (Standard)
Deep Gouda/Red Leicester
Dye Potency (Drops per ml)
Most standard droppers yield ~20 drops per ml. Adjust if your dropper differs.
Drops
Milliliters (at 20 d/ml)
10
0.5 ml
20
1.0 ml
40
2.0 ml