When a person loves coconut and wants to taste them. Coconut Flavoring and extracts are one of the best ways to be used in recipes for natural fresh coconut flavor when the fruit is out of season. Coconut milk, coconut flour, coconut butter, coconut sugar, coconut vinegar and coconut oil can be used for flavoring of coconut in numerous food items. Natural coconut flavoring has a subtle sweetness with undertones of butterscotch and caramel. This natural coconut flavoring can be added to frostings, pies, syrups and drinks. Coconut and its flavoring products can be used in different culinary purposes. Seed of coconut provides oil for frying, cooking. Coconut oil comes in different varieties. Dried coconut or coconut milk can be used to make frequent appearances in curries and savory dishes.

Coconut Flavoring  Extract

Coconut Flavoring extracts can be made usually by literally extracting the flavor of the source ingredient into a liquid base e.g., alcohol. Simple coconut extract is a substitute to be used in any recipe that calls for vanilla extract. It pairs well especially with chocolate treats and fruit dishes. Organic coconut extract uses water, organic alcohol, organic agave syrup and organic coconut milk in their making.  If tropical flavor of the food item or dish is supposed to be boosted, coconut extract is the solution for this purpose. It brings the aroma and taste of fresh coconuts by just adding a teaspoon of coconut extract.

Skin needs to be treated with care. Ingredients those are gentle, kind and non- comedogenic and vegan-friendly should be used. Best choice for this is coconut oil as it is has skin friendly organisms. Coconut extract products can be used to treat skin. Coconut butter or coconut oil are beneficial and lock the skin moisture. Coconut oil is naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.

Pure Coconut Extract

Pure coconut extract has the delicious tropical taste of fresh coconut. Some of the pure extract taste like sweetened fresh coconut. Generally, pure coconut extract is gluten free with no added sugars. This pure coconut extract is bake is freeze proof and unlike the imitation coconut flavoring, pure coconut extract is concentrated. It has a strong taste of fresh coconut fruit. Pure coconut extract can be added and used for any type of recipe whenever the person wants to add the taste of coconut. It can be added in vanilla bean coconut smoothie, iced lattes, puddings and ice creams. Coconut extract can also be used to flavor coconut syrup and sauces. It can also be used in beverages and baked goods like muffins, cookies or in a double coconut cake. Adding 1 teaspoon in icing and frosting of plain cake can change the flavor of cake into something really special different and delicious.

Ingredients used in making a pure coconut extract are organic alcohol, natural coconut flavor essence and water. Propylene glycol water and natural coconut flavor are the ingredients in some pure coconut extracts. It depends on the company. Information that is shown on the websites about the extracts may be different than the information provided on the actual packaging of product and materials. All the labels, directions and warning should be read and known before the usage of any product in order to avoid any further problems.

Coconut flavoring vs Coconut  Extract

Extracts are natural flavorings with shorter shelf life while flavoring are the artificial flavorings that tend to have longer shelf life as compared to extracts. Taste of coconut flavoring is similar to coconut but it does not have the real flavor of fruit while taste of coconut extract is having flavoring of real coconut.  Coconut extract is sweeter than coconut flavoring. Coconut extract is made from the real and natural ingredients from the plan while coconut flavoring adds chemicals in it that taste like the fruit. It is used for the seasoning that is used to enhance foods natural flavor by adding anything that does not interfere with the natural flavor. Coconut flavoring is adding new flavor into food item and it alters of modifies the original taste of food.

Coconut kernel and water are pressed which results in coconut extract. Nothing is added it is 100% pure. Its color is white and its uniformity (without shaking before open the can) is that it is slightly separated. Without shaking or stirring the product will obviously show cream foam on the top and clear water at bottom. There is no stabilizer and emulsifier. It has naturally free flow after shaking or stirring well. It has an advantage for those who are not satisfied with the commercial coconut milk quality. Professional and industrial users are its targeted users. Coconut extract is used by ice cream, bakery and confectionery food industries.

Coconut flavoring Syrup

If Pina coladas are famous and liked among you, you will love the authentic coconut flavor of coconut syrup in tropical inspired beverages. It can be used in coco lime shakes, desserts, coffee drinks and island cocktail to give a twist in taste. It brings tropical flavor to lemonades, smoothie, shakes and cocktails. Coconut syrup made with pure cane sugar and no artificial ingredients is quick and easy way to add flavor to anything you make. It enhances the beverages without being too sweet. Coconut syrup in glass bottle has attractive shelf presence. It is great for restaurants, bars, coffee shops and cafes. It is dairy free.

Ingredients used in coconut syrup are sugar and pure coconut extract. For making coconut syrup, place sugar in medium saucepan with 1 cup water and bring it to boil over medium heat. Keep stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Let this mixture boil until syrup turns golden, three to five minutes. Add and stir coconut extract in it. Remove the mixture from heat and let cool completely. This simple coconut syrup can be kept in airtight container and refrigerated for 2 weeks.

Another method of making coconut syrup is combining one and half cups water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir in the coconut. Remove it from heat and let it sit for 30 minutes to 4 hours. After this, strain the liquid into clean saucepan and bring to boil. Let the mixture cook until it is slightly reduced about 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool.

One more method of making coconut syrup includes sugar, water, cream of coconut and coconut extract. Sugar, water and cream of coconut are combined in a small saucepan. Mixture is heated over medium heat. Keep stirring until sugar has dissolved and remove from heat and add coconut extract. Let it cool and store in the refrigerator.

Coconut flavoring for Baking

Coconut extract, coconut flavoring and coconut syrup can be added in number of baking goods like cheesecakes, chocolates, desserts, puddings, pies, muffins. Coconut extract can be used in baking breads. One more type of coconut flavoring agent is the coconut flour that can be used in gluten free baking.