Description
Angel Bake pure lemongrass extract is part of the Culinary Aromatics collection — Saena’s line of pure, clean-label flavor extracts designed for the widest range of culinary applications. The Culinary Aromatics line is formulated for the widest possible range of culinary applications — from savory cooking and beverages to cocktails, chocolate, and wellness preparations. No added sugar and no propylene glycol means it fits naturally into keto, low-carb, and clean-label dietary requirements without compromise. From Thai tom yum and Vietnamese pho to lemongrass tea, craft cocktails, and Southeast Asian-inspired desserts, Cymbopogon citratus brings a bright, herbaceous citrus character that is the defining aromatic note of Southeast Asian cuisine and one of the most sought-after botanical flavors in the wellness beverage market. What changes from flavor to flavor is the botanical character — everything else about the line’s performance, purity, and versatility remains constant.
Pure lemongrass extract — Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass — Cymbopogon citratus — is the defining aromatic herb of Southeast Asian cuisine and one of the most recognized botanical ingredients in the global wellness beverage market. Its primary aromatic compound, citral, delivers a bright, lemony character that is noticeably different from lemon itself — greener, more herbal, and more aromatic, with a clean, fresh quality that carries through heat without losing its characteristic floral-grassy undertone.
Our pure lemongrass extract is steam distilled from high-quality Cymbopogon citratus, capturing the herb’s complete aromatic profile in concentrated form. Because it is consistent year-round and requires no preparation — no bruising, trimming, or simmering of fresh stalks — it delivers the same vivid lemongrass character in every drop, in a fraction of the time, and with none of the batch-to-batch variability of fresh herb.
Flavor and aroma
Angel Bake pure lemongrass extract delivers the unmistakable character of Cymbopogon citratus: bright and lemony on the nose, with a clean, herbaceous body and a floral, slightly gingery finish that distinguishes lemongrass from every other citrus-adjacent botanical. The aroma is fresh and aromatic — immediately evocative of a Thai kitchen or a Vietnamese pho broth, yet refined enough to work in cocktails, desserts, and artisan confectionery. Whether used as the primary aromatic in a lemongrass simple syrup or as a subtle herbal note in a white chocolate ganache, it integrates cleanly and consistently, delivering true lemongrass character without the effort of working with fresh herb.
What we don’t have matters
At Angel Bake, ingredient integrity is as important as flavor quality. That is why the Culinary Aromatics line is formulated without:
- Artificial flavors or enhancers
- Synthetic colors or dyes
- Propylene glycol
- BHT or sodium benzoate
- WONF (with other natural flavors)
- Added sugar or artificial sweeteners
We take food safety seriously. Our products are produced in a dedicated gluten-free, allergen-free facility — meaning none of the major food allergens are present in our production environment, not just absent from our formulations. Furthermore, because our extracts are made with organic ingredients, they meet the clean-label demands of the most discerning retail and foodservice buyers.
Applications
The Culinary Aromatics line is formulated for the widest possible range of culinary applications. Lemongrass is one of our most versatile herb extracts — equally at home in savory cooking, craft beverages, wellness preparations, and artisan confectionery:
- Thai tom yum soup and lemongrass-based broths
- Vietnamese pho and Southeast Asian noodle preparations
- Thai and Indonesian curry pastes and coconut-based dishes
- Lemongrass chicken, fish, and seafood marinades
- Lemongrass tea — hot and iced
- Lemongrass simple syrup — sugar-free or low-calorie
- Lemongrass cocktails and mocktails
- Botanical wellness beverages and herbal infusions
- Lemongrass lemonade and sparkling citrus-herb drinks
- Lemongrass cakes, tarts, and Southeast Asian-inspired pastry
- Lemongrass panna cotta, custards, and floral creams
- White chocolate and coconut-lemongrass confections
- Lemongrass ganache and herb-forward truffles
- Ice cream, sorbet, and lemongrass frozen desserts
- Post-production aromatic finishing via spritzer
Culinary applications by tradition
Lemongrass is the defining aromatic herb of Southeast Asian cuisine and a cornerstone of the global wellness beverage movement:
Thai: Tom yum, tom kha gai, green and red curry paste, lemongrass chicken, pad see ew broth, and herb-forward salads and dressings.
Vietnamese: Pho broth, lemongrass pork, bun bo hue, and herb-forward dipping sauces.
Indonesian and Malaysian: Rendang, satay marinades, nasi goreng aromatics, and coconut-based curry preparations.
Sri Lankan and South Asian: Lemongrass-infused curries, herbal rice preparations, and spiced tea infusions.
Craft beverage and wellness: Lemongrass tea, lemongrass-ginger wellness shots, botanical cocktails, kombucha flavoring, and functional beverage applications.
Contemporary pastry and confectionery: Lemongrass panna cotta, white chocolate lemongrass bars, herb-forward ice cream, and Southeast Asian-inspired pastry.
Certifications and compliance
Third-party certified:
- Kosher — Oregon Kosher, PAREVE
- NSF GMP and HACCP certified facility
Regulatory compliance:
- FDA compliant — all flavor ingredients approved per FDA regulations
- FEMA GRAS — generally recognized as safe
- TTB compliant
- California Prop 65 compliant
Clean-label declarations:
- Gluten-Free — produced in a dedicated gluten-free, allergen-free facility; meets Federal Register Final Rule 78 FR 47154
- Made with organic ingredients
- Made with NonGMO ingredients — full ingredient traceability
- Vegan
- Keto-friendly
- No added sugar
- Meets major retail clean-label ingredient safety and quality requirements, including Trader Joe’s and other leading natural and specialty retailers — no ingredients from restricted or unacceptable ingredient lists
Because we maintain full ingredient traceability on every batch, we are able to provide complete documentation for retailer ingredient questionnaires, audit requirements, and compliance programs on request.
A clean, no-added-sugar botanical flavoring
Unlike commercial lemongrass syrups and flavored teas — which typically contain added sugars, artificial flavors, and preservatives — Angel Bake delivers pure Cymbopogon citratus flavor with no added sugar. Because of this, it integrates naturally into keto, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly recipes without any reformulation.
Furthermore, lemongrass has been traditionally associated with digestive wellness and calming properties, and has been used in herbal traditions across Southeast Asia and South Asia for centuries. As a result, it is a meaningful alternative to lemongrass tinctures for those who want botanical benefits woven into everyday cooking, baking, and beverage preparation — and a natural fit for the growing functional beverage and wellness food market.
The Culinary Aromatics Kit
The Culinary Aromatics Kit is designed for precision flavoring in both production and service environments. It includes a precision dropper for measured, consistent dosing and a fine-mist spritzer for post-production aromatic finishing.
For lemongrass, the spritzer is particularly compelling at the moment of service — a single spritz over a finished bowl of tom yum, a lemongrass cocktail, or a Southeast Asian-inspired dessert releases a burst of bright, herbaceous citrus aroma that fresh lemongrass stalks deliver only when bruised and heated. The Kit is equally at home in a Thai or Vietnamese restaurant kitchen, a craft cocktail bar, a specialty tea operation, or a bench-scale session for a beverage developer building a wellness or botanical product line.
Usage and servings
A 2 fl oz bottle delivers 200 to 300 servings. Because this extract is significantly more concentrated than fresh lemongrass preparations, a small amount goes further than you might expect:
- Savory cooking, soups, and curries: 3 to 5 drops per cup of base
- Drinks, teas, and cocktails: 3 to 5 drops per 12 oz
- Homemade lemongrass syrup: 8 to 10 drops per cup of syrup base
- Marinades and citrus-herb preparations: 3 to 5 drops per cup
- Baking and desserts: 3 to 5 drops per cup of batter
- Post-production finishing via spritzer: 1 to 2 spritzes per serving
Best By: 3 years from manufacturing date. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
An Angel Bake product by Saena Baking Co.
