Dye Eggs With Food Coloring And Vinegar. The science behind these colorful marbled oil and vinegar eggs is in the dyeing process! You can dye eggs year-round with regular food coloring and no vinegar.
The acid in vinegar creates a chemical reaction that helps the food coloring to bond with the eggshell. It is a common ingredient in Easter egg dyes where it is mixed with food coloring. Replace the vinegar with an equal amount of lemon or lime juice.
Vinegar is a common ingredient in many types of cooking.
When the baking soda and vinegar combine, you get a fun fizzy reaction.
Dyeing eggs is a great way to kill an hour on a boring day. Make as many bowls of dye as you like, then grab the cooled eggs from the fridge—it's time to get started! Dump out the water/vinegar mix, and gently wring out your clothes.