Baking Flavoring

Baking flavoring can be used to flavor cakes, cookies, yeast products, pastries and fillings. They are available as pure, natural flavors or at double or triple strength. They are bake-proof, meaning they won’t evaporate in heat.

All-natural flavoring is made from ingredients such as almonds, orange peels and vanilla beans. They are also available in a variety of colors and sizes to suit your needs.

Baking Extracts

Flavor extracts are the most common flavoring used in baking, allowing bakers to add the flavors of their favorite fruits, nuts, and herbs without altering the baking flavoring recipe’s texture or formulation. These concentrated solutions are usually derived from natural ingredients or imitation flavors and come in many popular options, like vanilla, chocolate, lemon, peppermint, and coffee.

When you walk down the baking aisle in any grocery store, you’ll likely find a wall of bottles and vials filled with different flavored extracts. While vanilla is the most popular option, these highly concentrated solutions can be used to add any showcase ingredient into a baked good without overwhelming the final product.

Baking extracts are made by drawing out the oils of a showcase ingredient and infusing them into a liquid base, which is typically alcohol. They are less intense than baking oils, meaning they are generally a better choice for enhancing recipes that will play more of a supporting role rather than taking a starring role themselves. For example, adding a few drops of peppermint extract into a cake or cookies won’t overwhelm the final results, but it will add a refreshing flavor to the final product.

Many people find that making homemade baking extracts is an easier and more cost-effective way to supply their pantry with a variety of tasty flavors. These DIY extracts can be created from a wide range of ingredients, including spices, herbs, fruits, edible flowers, and nuts, by steeping the chosen ingredient in a liquid base for a period of time. When ready, they are strained and stored in clean, dry jars for use in recipes as needed.

Flavor Oils

Flavoring oils are the perfect way to add flavor to homemade candies and chocolates. These food-grade fragrance oils can be used in place of chopping up fruits, herbs or spices — like lemon zest, vanilla beans, chipotle in adobo sauce, cloves and more. This not only cuts down on prep time, but it also allows you to use ingredients that may be hard to find or inconvenient to work with.

Unlike extracts, which contain an alcohol base, these oil-based flavors are made with natural essential oils that offer super strength. In fact, they’re 3 to 4 times stronger than baking extracts. When substituting them for an extract, start with 1/4 teaspoon and add more to taste.

These fragrant, water-soluble oils are also ideal for adding flavor to hard candy, candy centers and fondants. They’re also gluten free, Kosher Pareve by Star-K and vegan-friendly.

The best part about our flavor oils is that they’re filled by weight, not volume. Since these are highly concentrated, they only need a small amount to provide an incredible flavor. For example, when using our flavors in lip balm, a recommended usage rate is 1-3%. To determine how much to add, simply multiply the total weight of your recipe by.01-.03. This will help baking flavoring you avoid over-flavoring your products. Our flavors are all sourced from natural ingredients and align with many lifestyle and diet restrictions, including gluten-free, Kosher, low-protein and low-carbohydrate.

Flavor Powders

Typically made from freeze dried ingredients, these are ideal for flavoring mixes that must remain dry such as breakfast cereals, instant oatmeal, protein powders and dry spice mixes. Flavor powders can also be added to snack mix and rubs, or beverages such as protein shakes. These are also heat stable, so they can stand up to the high temperatures that are used in most baking applications.

The advantage of using a powder flavor is that it is easier to use than extracts or oils, simply sprinkle on top of your creation. A little goes a long way with these, so you can get the exact taste that you want for your product. They are also much more affordable than the oil counterparts, making them a good option for budget sensitive applications.

A natural way to add color to your recipe is with the use of flavored powders. These are typically made from vegetables and fruits that have been freeze dried, preserving all of the original color and natural flavors, and then ground into a fine, dust-like consistency. This is perfect for adding a burst of color to your food without the use of artificial dyes. Use them in salad dressings, sauces and meat rubs to liven up the flavor profiles of your products. These are also ideal for coloring baked goods and icings, especially when you don’t want to use a colored sugar.

Flavor Concentrates

When you walk down the baking aisle at your local grocery store, you’re probably met with a wall of bottles, vials and boxes of different extracts. While vanilla is the most popular, it’s not the only option. Flavor concentrates provide a way to introduce more complex flavors into your culinary creations without the need for a full recipe.

These food-grade, high-strength flavors come in a variety of concentrations from basic options like raspberry and vanilla to more unique offerings like cinnamon or Caribbean coconut. They’re heat stable and are great for any water-based drink or food application. They’re also easier to use than extracts since they don’t require a full recipe.

While it’s important to be careful when using these concentrates, they can offer a lot of versatility in your recipes. They can be used in place of many different extracts, ice cream bases, syrups and more to add flavoring that can’t typically be achieved with natural ingredients alone.

They also have the added benefit of being cost-effective, providing greater control over your e-liquid formulations and the ability to create flavors that don’t appear on retail shelves. If you’re a new mixer or simply don’t want the hassle of trial-and-error, flavour concentrates can be your ideal tool for success. They’re also an excellent alternative for anyone that’s unable to vape nicotine due to TPD regulations.