Fondant colorer (3)

I believe the answer is:

dye

(Other definitions for dye that I've seen before include "Colour by dipping in liquid" , "Colorant" , "Liquid used to change colour of clothes" , "Colouring agent" , "Colourant" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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