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

The Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural is a premium quality flavoring solution designed to infuse your culinary creations with a refreshing and invigorating menthol taste. This natural extract is perfect for a wide range of applications, from food and beverages to personal care products. Made from high-quality ingredients, this menthol extract offers a pure and authentic flavor profile that is both cooling and aromatic. Ideal for chefs, bakers, and manufacturers, this bulk offering ensures you have an ample supply for all your flavoring needs.

Ingredients and Benefit:

The Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural is crafted using natural menthol derived from mint plants. This ensures a clean and authentic taste that is free from artificial additives. The primary ingredient, menthol, is known for its cooling properties, making it a popular choice for adding a refreshing twist to various products. The extract is also free from allergens, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences and restrictions. By choosing this natural extract, you are opting for a product that not only enhances flavor but also aligns with a commitment to quality and purity.

Applications:

The Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications. It is perfect for flavoring beverages, desserts, candies, and even personal care products like toothpaste and mouthwash.

Brewing Instructions:

To incorporate the Menthol Flavor Extract into your recipes, start by adding a small amount to your mixture. The potency of the extract means that a little goes a long way. For beverages, add a few drops to achieve the desired level of minty freshness. When using in baking or cooking, mix the extract with other liquid ingredients to ensure even distribution. Adjust the quantity based on personal preference and the specific requirements of your recipe.

Storage:

To maintain the quality and potency of the Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure the container is tightly sealed to prevent exposure to air, which can degrade the flavor over time. Proper storage will help preserve the extract's freshness and extend its shelf life, allowing you to enjoy its benefits for an extended period.

Caution:

While the Menthol Flavor Extract is safe for use in food and personal care products, it is important to use it in moderation. The concentrated nature of the extract means that excessive use can lead to an overpowering flavor. Always start with a small amount and adjust according to taste. Keep out of reach of children and avoid direct contact with eyes and skin. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.

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 →

See our full Nature's Flavors product applications compatibility guide →

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

Learn more with our resource guides →

Menthol 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.

Nature's Flavors

Achieve a minty fresh flavor in the products you create. Whether you’re looking to flavor a recipe or a personal care item, Nature’s Flavors Menthol Flavor Extract can be used for a myriad of great uses. From toothpastes and mouthwashes to ice cream and beverages, enjoy the cool, crisp sensation of Menthol Flavor Extract today.

Size NF-6958/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. )

For larger size, please contact us.

* Eligible for reward points.

Price

Save

/

Gluten Free
Kosher
Non GMO
Vegan

Similar products

Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural

Natural Extracts Contain: Natural Ethyl Alcohol and Natural Flavors

The Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural is a premium quality flavoring solution designed to infuse your culinary creations with a refreshing and invigorating menthol taste. This natural extract is perfect for a wide range of applications, from food and beverages to personal care products. Made from high-quality ingredients, this menthol extract offers a pure and authentic flavor profile that is both cooling and aromatic. Ideal for chefs, bakers, and manufacturers, this bulk offering ensures you have an ample supply for all your flavoring needs.

Ingredients and Benefit:

The Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural is crafted using natural menthol derived from mint plants. This ensures a clean and authentic taste that is free from artificial additives. The primary ingredient, menthol, is known for its cooling properties, making it a popular choice for adding a refreshing twist to various products. The extract is also free from allergens, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences and restrictions. By choosing this natural extract, you are opting for a product that not only enhances flavor but also aligns with a commitment to quality and purity.

Applications:

The Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications. It is perfect for flavoring beverages, desserts, candies, and even personal care products like toothpaste and mouthwash.

Brewing Instructions:

To incorporate the Menthol Flavor Extract into your recipes, start by adding a small amount to your mixture. The potency of the extract means that a little goes a long way. For beverages, add a few drops to achieve the desired level of minty freshness. When using in baking or cooking, mix the extract with other liquid ingredients to ensure even distribution. Adjust the quantity based on personal preference and the specific requirements of your recipe.

Storage:

To maintain the quality and potency of the Menthol Flavor Extract, Natural, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure the container is tightly sealed to prevent exposure to air, which can degrade the flavor over time. Proper storage will help preserve the extract's freshness and extend its shelf life, allowing you to enjoy its benefits for an extended period.

Caution:

While the Menthol Flavor Extract is safe for use in food and personal care products, it is important to use it in moderation. The concentrated nature of the extract means that excessive use can lead to an overpowering flavor. Always start with a small amount and adjust according to taste. Keep out of reach of children and avoid direct contact with eyes and skin. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.

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 →

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

Learn more with our resource guides →

The Flavor Guy: Best Uses for Flavor Extracts

The Flavor Guy, goes through a quick rundown of how extracts are made, their best uses and applications, and the percentages by volume that you should be using for your flavoring needs.

FAQs

A flavor extract is a concentrated liquid that captures the essence of natural ingredients like vanilla beans, almonds, or citrus fruits. Made by extracting flavors through organic alcohol or glycerin-based solutions, these potent extracts deliver authentic taste to your recipes with just a few drops. Nature’s Flavors natural and organic flavor extracts elevate your creations without any artificial ingredients or synthetic additives.

While often used interchangeably, these products have distinct characteristics:

Extracts are made by infusing natural ingredients in alcohol, creating authentic flavor profiles. They're typically alcohol-based and offer the most natural taste.

Concentrates are highly potent versions of flavorings, requiring less product per use. They are often water-soluble and perfect for beverages and candies.

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.

Proper storage preserves your natural extracts' potency and extends their lifespan:

Store in a cool, dark place away from heat sources and direct sunlight. A pantry or cupboard away from your stove is ideal since heat and light degrade delicate flavors over time.

Keep bottles tightly sealed between uses to prevent alcohol evaporation and maintain concentration.

Avoid temperature fluctuations, so DO NOT refrigerate extracts; condensation can introduce moisture and dilute the product.

Use clean utensils when measuring to prevent contamination.

Maintain original packaging when possible, as dark glass bottles protect against light exposure better than clear containers.

Our made-to-order natural and organic extracts are best used within three years from purchase for optimal flavor potency, though the alcohol acts as a natural preservative that prevents true spoilage.

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.

What Sets our Natural and Organic Flavor Extracts Apart?

Nature's Flavors has been developing natural and organic flavors for over 45 years, offering 300+ flavors, using only the finest sustainably sourced ingredients.

Small batch production for maximum freshness

Sourced from nature’s finest growing regions

No artificial additives

Gluten-free, kosher, vegan, and non-GMO

Buy Our Flavor Extract Sample Kit

Our Flavor Extract sample pack provides 5 best-selling flavors to enhance your food and beverage creations. Indulge in almond, vanilla, lemon, winter spice, and coconut.

Shop now