almond essence

Baking extract, nutty

Almond essence is a concentrated flavoring used in baking and confectionery, typically synthetic and derived from benzaldehyde rather than actual almonds.

It delivers the characteristic marzipan-like taste to cakes, cookies, and pastries: Add a few drops of almond essence to the batter.

Distinguished from almond extract, which is made from real almonds steeped in alcohol, though the terms are often used interchangeably.

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Opposites
form and concentration

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Uncooked edible seeds

blanched almonds · almond flour · almond meal · sliced almonds

flavor profile

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Concentrated pod flavoring

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G