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Almond Essence

Also Known As : Artificial almond flavouring, Badam ka saar
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a strong almond taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Almond essence can be used in any recipe that requires the use of almonds for flavouring in desserts like halwa, phirni, kheer and barfi.It is added in cordials and milk shakes.
  2. It is used in savoury dishes like pulaos and biryanis.
  3. It is popularly used in chinese sweets like Almond Jelly or almond tofu and in the preparation of Almond Tea.
  4. After opening the seal, almond essence should be sealed properly and stored in the cool dry section of the refrigerator.

Common names and forms

  1. Badam Arak
  2. Natural Almonds Flavor

Description

Almond Essence is a clear food flavouring which is manufactured using artificial ingredients. It is mainly used to impart almond flavour to foods such as confectionery and baked products like cakes and cookies. It is made artificially, hence is synthetic in nature. It is also cheaper compared to pure almond extract, which is made from real almonds. 
 

Selection Guide

Choose almond essence from a reputed brand, make sure the packaging is well sealed. Check the manufacturing date and see that it is within the expiry period.

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