What is a Fruit Extract?
Fruit extract is concentrated fruit-flavour profiles, produced through the reduction of fruit concentrates to form syrup. Extract is natural and consistent in terms of flavour and colour. It is extracted using solvents such as ethanol, methanol or water. Extract is very well known for its flavouring properties and are often used in cooking and baking due to its quick flavour absorption properties.
What are the Differences between an Extract and a Concentrate?
Fruit extract, involves removing the essence or taste of the fruit using methods such as steam or alchohol. It does not involve the pulp or sugar but just the flavour and sometimes some colour. A concentrate is different from an extract as it is produced through the removal of water from a juice while reconstituting it with the same amount of water removed. The water content is removed to reduce the weight and volume of the juice. The nutritional value of the juice is not affected in concentrates.
What are the Benefits of an Extract?
It can be absorbed by the body and into the biological system very quickly and effectively compared to the consumption of whole parts of an organic herb. Besides, it tend to have a long shelf life and is more concentrated.
What are the Disadvantages of an Extract?
The nutritional value of extract may be less if compared to concentrates as the extraction process and the use of solvent may disrupt the beneficial compounds in them.
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