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Briniga
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:20 pm |
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Is extract (like banana, vanilla etc) the same thing as the flavorings you find at stores that sell cake supplies like hobby lobby etc? |
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kakeladi
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:43 pm |
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An extract consists of a certain percentage of true essence, or its chemical imitation, in an alcoholic solution......The aromatic principles of many spices, nuts, herbs, fruits, etc., and some flowers, are thus marketed, among the best known of true extracts being almond, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, lemon, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, pistachio, rose, spearmint, vanilla, violet, and wintergreen.
American Heritage Dict. difines 'flavoring': A substance, such as an extract or spice, that imparts flavor.
So I guess everyone can agree the are one and the same.
I always thought there was a difference. To me a flavoring has less strength - is weaker than extract. |
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Briniga
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:48 pm |
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Oh ok, thanks for the help |
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Sugar_Plum_Fairy
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:09 pm |
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That's interesting. Thanks for sharing the definition, kakeladi. |
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positivethinkingtina
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:30 pm |
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Hi, Brit. I use them interchangeably. |
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Briniga
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:52 pm |
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Hey, is this Tina my aunt? |
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positivethinkingtina
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:13 pm |
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Yep. Did you post the picture of the cake you did for Grandma and Grandpa's anniversary? |
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foxymomma521
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:15 pm |
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If you are talking about an emulsion it is much stronger than an extract. I also prefer using an emulsion or extract. Imitation flavorings are made with things I'd rather not eat, but I do use imitation almond in the icing for my friend's daughter with a peanut allergy... |
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Tona
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:21 pm |
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I use emulsions they are stronger and taste better to me. I love the flavor after they are baked they really hold up well to the heat. |
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shisharka
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:11 pm |
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In my non-scientific world I’ve always thought “extracts” are based on the real thing – vanilla, almond, lemon, etc., while “flavorings” are chemical attempts to reproduce it… |
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foxymomma521
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| shisharka wrote: | | In my non-scientific world I’ve always thought “extracts” are based on the real thing – vanilla, almond, lemon, etc., while “flavorings” are chemical attempts to reproduce it… |
Well put, I agree  |
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Briniga
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:18 pm |
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| positivethinkingtina wrote: | | Yep. Did you post the picture of the cake you did for Grandma and Grandpa's anniversary? |
Yes I did, look at my photos on here |
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Briniga
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:18 pm |
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| positivethinkingtina wrote: | | Yep. Did you post the picture of the cake you did for Grandma and Grandpa's anniversary? |
Yes I did, look at my photos on here |
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Briniga
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:19 pm |
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| positivethinkingtina wrote: | | Yep. Did you post the picture of the cake you did for Grandma and Grandpa's anniversary? |
Yes I did, look at my photos on here |
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Briniga
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:20 pm |
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| positivethinkingtina wrote: | | Yep. Did you post the picture of the cake you did for Grandma and Grandpa's anniversary? |
Yes I did, look at my photos on here |
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