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used to give foods taste interest and flavor to foods such as cakes,
frostings, cookies, candies, desserts, and some beverages which have the
addition of sweetener. The use of these items in beverages is
limited.
At Spice Barn, we label a product "extract"
if it is made with all natural ingredients. If a product is part
natural and part artificial, or all artificial, we label it a
"flavoring".
Our products are baking grade and are not
meant for crafts or potpourri. As baking grade products, they are
designed to be used with some type of sweetener. The sugar brings
out the flavor of the product.
Cooking: All flavors should be used
sparingly so as not to overpower the flavor blend of the finished
product. Over use will result in a bitter flavor. To retain
the greatest flavor in foods such as puddings and pie fillings, extracts and flavorings are added to the food when
it is cooling or after cooling.
Storage: Flavorings are very volatile, or
evaporate rapidly. The bottle should be kept tightly closed and
away from heat.
Shelf Life: Citrus flavored
products, such as lemon and orange, will only have a shelf life of about
6 months, if stored properly. Other types of products should
maintain their flavor for a year, if stored properly.
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