How do you use flavor extracts?

Start with about 0.25% to 4% by weight of the overall recipe, and build gradually. Finding the perfect amount of a natural flavor extract for your recipe is an art form and requires practice! Natural extracts are highly concentrated, so start with less than you think you need and add more if desired. Natural extracts develop and bloom in your recipes, so what seems subtle during mixing often intensifies beautifully in the finished product. This measured approach creates balanced, crave-worthy flavors that keep customers coming back for more Our natural and organic extracts are potent. If you notice a minty, medicinal taste on your palate, or find yourself still tasting the flavor an hour after enjoying your creation, you've crossed the line from perfectly flavored to over-extracted. The art of using natural flavor extracts lies in restraint. You want to tease the taste buds, not overwhelm them. Signs you've over-flavored: Persistent flavor that lingers long after eating Overpowering taste that masks other ingredients Minty or cooling sensation on the palate Our natural flavor extracts are remarkably versatile beyond basic baking: Baking: Add to cake batters, cookie dough, frostings, and pastry creams. Start with recipe recommendations (typically ½-2 teaspoons) and adjust to taste. Natural extracts provide richer flavor than artificial alternatives, so you may need less than conventional recipes suggest. Beverages: Enhance coffee, hot chocolate, smoothies, cocktails, and homemade sodas with 2-3 drops per serving for clean, authentic flavor. No-bake desserts: Stir into whipped cream, yogurt, puddings, and ice cream bases for instant flavor transformation without artificial aftertaste. Breakfast foods: Elevate pancakes, waffles, french toast, and oatmeal with a splash during preparation. Savory applications: Some extracts (like almond or coconut) complement marinades, sauces, and glazes in unexpected ways. Food and beverage manufacturers, caterers, restaurants, bakers, brewers, and more will love using our natural flavorings and extracts to enhance the flavor profile of their desserts, culinary creations, alcoholic beverages, or products.

Natural Extracts Contain: Natural Ethyl Alcohol and Natural Flavors

Lemon Lime Flavor Extract, Natural is a top-tier flavoring solution crafted to bring the invigorating and tangy taste of lemon and lime to your culinary creations. Made from premium ingredients, this natural extract delivers a vibrant and genuine citrus flavor that enhances a variety of recipes. Suitable for both professional chefs and home cooks, this bulk-sized extract is ideal for infusing a burst of citrusy goodness into dishes, beverages, and baked goods. The Lemon Lime Flavor Extract is derived from natural sources, offering a clean and pure taste without any artificial additives. Its concentrated formula ensures that a small amount is sufficient, making it a cost-effective option for large-scale food production or frequent home use.

Applications: This versatile extract is suitable for a range of culinary uses, including baking, cooking, and beverage preparation. Simply add a few drops to your recipe to achieve the desired citrus flavor.

Ingredients: The Lemon Lime Flavor Extract consists of natural lemon and lime oils, alcohol, and water. These ingredients are meticulously blended to create a balanced and potent flavor profile that captures the essence of fresh citrus fruits. The use of natural oils ensures the extract retains the true taste and aroma of lemons and limes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an authentic flavor experience.

Benefit: A key benefit of using the Lemon Lime Flavor Extract is its ability to provide a consistent and reliable citrus flavor to your recipes. Unlike fresh lemons and limes, which can vary in taste and acidity, this extract offers a standardized flavor that can be easily controlled and adjusted to suit your needs. Additionally, the extract's concentrated nature means it requires less storage space and has a longer shelf life compared to fresh fruit, making it a convenient option for both commercial kitchens and home pantries.

Brewing Instructions: For incorporating the Lemon Lime Flavor Extract into beverages, it is recommended to start with a small amount and adjust according to taste. Typically, a few drops per serving are sufficient to achieve a refreshing citrus flavor. This extract can be used in both hot and cold drinks, including teas, cocktails, and smoothies.

Storage: To maintain the quality and potency of the Lemon Lime Flavor Extract, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure the bottle is tightly sealed after each use to prevent evaporation and contamination. Proper storage will help preserve the extract's flavor and extend its shelf life.

Caution: While the Lemon Lime Flavor Extract is made from natural ingredients, it is important to use it in moderation. Due to its concentrated nature, excessive use can result in an overpowering flavor. It is also advisable to conduct a patch test when using the extract in new recipes to ensure compatibility with other ingredients.

Flavor Extracts Product Applications: cookies, cream cheese frosting, custard, energy drinks liquid, fruit snacks, fudge, gummy candy, honey, hookah, hot processed soaps, ice cream, jell-o, juice, kombucha, lotions, marshmallow frosting, milk, milkshakes, pie filling, popsicle, room spray, salt scrubs, shampoo, soda, sugar scrubs, shampoo, soda, sugar salt scrubs, syrup, toothpaste, vinegar, vodka, water, yogurt, bath bombs, bath salts, beer, body mist, body spray, brewed coffee, brewed team butter, oil based frosting, cakes, cheesecake, cold process soaps, conditioners. See full product applications guide →

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Usage Levels - Flavor Extracts: Starting usage is 0.25% up to 4% of the overall recipe

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Lemon Lime Flavor Extract, Natural

Q: What’s the difference between natural extracts vs. artificial extracts?

Artificial extracts are synthesized in laboratories using chemical compounds to mimic natural flavors. While less expensive, they lack the complexity and depth of natural ingredients and may contain synthetic additives. Natural extracts are derived from natural ingredients. Nature’s Flavors’ natural extracts contain complex flavor compounds that create depth and nuance in your recipes, delivering authentic taste with the integrity your customers deserve. Which is better? Nature's Flavors' natural extracts deliver superior flavor, clean ingredients, and no artificial chemicals. For businesses serving health-conscious consumers, natural extracts aren't just better, they're essential. Natural extracts offer ingredients customers feel good about, a powerful selling point for any product line.

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With sweet and tart notes of real lemon and lime flavor, Nature’s Flavors Lemon Lime Flavor Extract is a great way to flavor clear beverages, frozen desserts, fillings, and so much more. Taste the refreshing effects of this wonderfully bright flavor in your original applications today.

Size NF-4787/NAT-2oz

$14.76 2 oz. * ( $7.38 / oz. ) $17.49 8 oz. * ( $2.19 / oz. ) $40.99 32 oz. ( $1.28 / oz. ) $140.60 1 gal. ( $1.1 / oz. ) $246.06 2 gal. ( $0.96 / oz. ) $602.79 5 gal. ( $0.94 / oz. )

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