Lorann Oils And Extracts

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Mnhreams Posted 7 Apr 2007 , 11:14pm
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I recieved my LorAnn shipment last week and have not been impressed with the product. It all tastes very synthetic to me. I ordered the Princess Cake, Danish Sweet Flavor, Cheesecake, Vanilla, Pralines and Cream, and Butter. There is an awful after taste with this. Has anyone else used Lorann? I am thinking about buying some Walton products. How are they? The only butter flavor I have truly liked is Wilton's but they are very expensive for a little bottle. Any suggestions for very high quality flavorings?

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playingwithsugar Posted 8 Apr 2007 , 3:35am
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Many of us use Lorann. I do not know, so I am asking, are you experienced in how to use it? Might you be using too much? I use far less Lorann than I would of an extract or essence. Where I normally measure out extracts by the spoonful, Lorann oils are measured out by the drop.

I buy some flavorings from www.kalustyans.com others from www.penzeys.com, others at a local farmer's market.

There is also your friendly neighborhood Watkins dealer.

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LittleLinda Posted 8 Apr 2007 , 11:55pm
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what do you use those oils in anyhow? I bought cinnamon flavor on a clearance sale, and it's still in the package!

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Mnhreams Posted 9 Apr 2007 , 2:30am
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most are emulsions that I use in the cake and frosting. I use the amounts called for on the packaging. I actually prefer the Wilton butter flavor better than LorAnn. It tastes more like butter.

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annieliz Posted 9 Apr 2007 , 3:06am
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I use Lorann oils in my christmas time candy making and it doesn't take much to flavor it. The cinnamon oil.........wooooo gotta be careful with that one lol. When you pour that lil bottle on the hot sugar and stir..........stand back and dont breathe it in directly cuz it'll burn ur nose hairs right off lmao

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wolfley29 Posted 9 Apr 2007 , 6:19am
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How do you add just a drop? I have tried to find droppers, but none that small.

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redpanda Posted 9 Apr 2007 , 6:32am
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The store where I bought my Lorann oils had dropper lids you could buy for the bottles. (Warning--don't keep them on the bottles as a lid, though, or the rubber in the bulb will disintegrate from continuous contact with oil residue!)

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suzmazza Posted 9 Apr 2007 , 6:43am
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I have used these oils for years with no problems. Sounds like you are using too much. You only need a few drops for a large batch of batter or icing. I have my grammas pizzelle recipe that makes a TON, and it only takes a half of one of those tiny bottles. Mind you the recipe starts with 12 eggs, 2 cups of oil, several cups of flour....you get the idea. haha. A little dab will do ya.
Annieliz- I know that feeling you are referring to. Once that anise oil hits the hot plates of the iron, don't breathe in or your lungs/nostrils might burn till Christmas!!! lol

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Mnhreams Posted 10 Apr 2007 , 1:52am
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Is Watkins anygood?

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