Almond Extract

Most almond extracts are made from almond oil blended with the flavourless alcohol, ethyl. Bitter-almond oil is generally used rather than oil from sweet almonds as it has more of an almond flavour.

Use sparingly, as a little goes a long way.

Artificial almond extract is made from benzaldehyde (which is the element that tastes like almond in almonds and apricot kernels), ethyl alcohol, and water.

The American Food and Drug Administration distinguishes between "pure" and "natural" almond extract. Pure must be made from bitter almonds, or kernels from peaches, plums, or cherries. "Nautral" can be made from caccia bark. [1] 1 tbsp Amaretto per tsp of almond extract;

A non-nut extract such as vanilla or banana, if you don't care about replicating the flavour or are cooking for someone with nut allergies.Don't use real almond extract in anything you are making for anyone with nut allergies. Imitation may be okay; check with the manufacturer. [1] Steingarten, Jeffrey. The man who ate everything. Toronto, Canada: Random House. 1997. Page 74.

Also called:

Almonds

Almond Extract, Anchovy Extract, Brandy Extract, Lemon Extract, Orange Extract, Screw Pine Essence, Screw Pine Water

Flavourings, Screw Pine