Anyone else have problems with flavor extracts? >>>

12-05-2002, 09:25 PM

Maybe it's just me, but I have a real problem with the commercial flavor extracts I get at the supermarket (Mc Cormick et al).
I'm guessing it's the alcohol in them? They taste raw and harsh to me, not sure exactly how to explain it. Could it be because I don't ingest alcohol otherwise?

Anyone know of any good flavor extracts? Are there any brands that are alcohol-free?I've tried a few from Nature's Flavors, but am still analyzing their potency and flavor value.

I'm eager to make my own SF syrups, but this problem prevents me from producing the quality I want

Thanks in advance for your help.

locarbman · 12-05-2002, 10:06 PM

Have you tried Lorann flavorings? They have 87 different flavors and their description sounds just like what you are looking for... ;-)

Lorann flavoring oils are generally 3-4 times stronger than extracts since extracts are diluted by significant amounts of alcohol and/or water. These professional flavorings add nothing but great taste and aroma and can be used for a variety of flavoring applications - including hard candy, frostings, fudges, cookies, chocolates and more.

12-05-2002, 10:22 PM

Have you used them?
And did you send me a web addy like a good lowcarb buddy, LOL?

Thanks ;-)

locarbman · 12-05-2002, 10:26 PM

LOL! Mail is on the way!!! ;-)

OregonGal · 12-06-2002, 03:17 AM

There is a cake decorating shop in my area that carries the LorAnn oils. I have used these for years and they do impart an intense and "true" flavor in both hot and cold recipes. They make just about any flavor you can think of and are hands down superior to the supermarket extracts. They make eyedropper caps (sold separately) because they are very concentrated and you use drops instead of tsp, etc. Most places that sell candymaking supplies will probably carry them. Try 'em...you'll like them!

12-06-2002, 06:14 PM

locarbman, OregonGal and those who PM'd me with suggestions!
I just ordered a slew of the Lorann oils and am looking forward to making my own syrups

WooHoo!!

Good thing I saved all those empty Fruit20 bottles!!

12-05-2002, 09:25 PM	#1
Posts: n/a Gallery:	Anyone else have problems with flavor extracts? >>> Maybe it's just me, but I have a real problem with the commercial flavor extracts I get at the supermarket (Mc Cormick et al). I'm guessing it's the alcohol in them? They taste raw and harsh to me, not sure exactly how to explain it. Could it be because I don't ingest alcohol otherwise? Anyone know of any good flavor extracts? Are there any brands that are alcohol-free?I've tried a few from Nature's Flavors, but am still analyzing their potency and flavor value. I'm eager to make my own SF syrups, but this problem prevents me from producing the quality I want Thanks in advance for your help.

12-06-2002, 03:17 AM	#5
OregonGal Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Gladstone, OR Posts: 46 Gallery: OregonGal	LorAnn Oils There is a cake decorating shop in my area that carries the LorAnn oils. I have used these for years and they do impart an intense and "true" flavor in both hot and cold recipes. They make just about any flavor you can think of and are hands down superior to the supermarket extracts. They make eyedropper caps (sold separately) because they are very concentrated and you use drops instead of tsp, etc. Most places that sell candymaking supplies will probably carry them. Try 'em...you'll like them!

12-06-2002, 06:14 PM	#6
Posts: n/a Gallery:	Thanks so much... locarbman, OregonGal and those who PM'd me with suggestions! I just ordered a slew of the Lorann oils and am looking forward to making my own syrups WooHoo!! Good thing I saved all those empty Fruit20 bottles!!

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12-05-2002, 10:06 PM	#2
locarbman Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 1,557 Gallery: locarbman Stats: 289/180/185 WOE: Atkins/Maintenance Start Date: September 1998	Have you tried Lorann flavorings? They have 87 different flavors and their description sounds just like what you are looking for... ;-) Lorann flavoring oils are generally 3-4 times stronger than extracts since extracts are diluted by significant amounts of alcohol and/or water. These professional flavorings add nothing but great taste and aroma and can be used for a variety of flavoring applications - including hard candy, frostings, fudges, cookies, chocolates and more.

12-05-2002, 10:22 PM	#3
Posts: n/a Gallery:	Have you used them? And did you send me a web addy like a good lowcarb buddy, LOL? Thanks ;-)

12-05-2002, 10:26 PM	#4
locarbman Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 1,557 Gallery: locarbman Stats: 289/180/185 WOE: Atkins/Maintenance Start Date: September 1998	LOL! Mail is on the way!!! ;-)