Italian Blood Orange Extract

SKU

BB-2845

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As low as $9.94

Ingredients

Italian blood orange essential oil

A concentrated natural blood orange flavouring for baking, desserts and confectionery, with the distinctive taste and aroma of Italian blood orange. Available in 100ml and 1L pack sizes for everything from home baking to larger production.

Citrus Extracts - FAQs

Can I use citrus extract instead of zest?

Yes, often you can. Citrus extracts are a convenient way to add lemon or orange flavour without grating zest each time. They are especially useful where you want a clean citrus note without extra peel, texture or bitterness.

How much lemon or orange extract should I use?

Citrus extracts are concentrated, so start small. A few drops can be enough in icings, creams and lighter batters. Add gradually, taste where appropriate and increase carefully to suit the recipe.

When is extract better than fresh zest?

Extract is especially useful when you want consistency and convenience, or when you would rather not add peel or extra moisture to the recipe. It is a practical choice for doughs, batters, icings, fillings and recipes made repeatedly where you want reliable flavour each time.

What bakes work well with citrus extracts?

Lemon extract works well in drizzle cakes, biscuits, buns, icings and enriched doughs. Orange extract is particularly good in chocolate bakes, festive cakes, panettone-style baking and desserts where you want a warmer citrus note.

Do citrus extracts add much liquid to a recipe?

Usually not. Because they are used in small amounts, citrus extracts are a good way to add flavour without materially changing the balance of a batter, dough or icing.

Should I choose lemon or orange extract?

Choose lemon when you want a sharper, brighter citrus note, especially in cakes, biscuits and icings. Choose orange for a rounder citrus flavour that pairs particularly well with chocolate, festive baking and richer sweet doughs.