Mastering Extracts: How to Enhance Flavor in Professional Kitchens

Mastering Extracts: How to Enhance Flavor in Professional Kitchens

Mastering Extracts: How to Enhance Flavor in Professional Kitchens

In the world of professional kitchens, where precision and consistency are paramount, mastering the use of extracts is a game-changer. These concentrated flavor agents not only offer chefs the ability to layer and amplify taste but also provide efficiency and reliability in high-pressure environments. Here’s how using extracts in your culinary creations can help you deliver bold, consistent flavors every time.

Why Use Extracts in Professional Kitchens?

Professional kitchens require more than just creativity—they demand speed, consistency, and balance. Pure extracts like those from Angel Bake offer a host of advantages for professional chefs:

  • Consistency: Unlike fresh ingredients, which can vary in flavor depending on the season, source, or ripeness, extracts provide a reliable and uniform taste. This is especially important when consistency across batches is critical, such as in commercial kitchens or restaurants where every dish needs to taste the same every time.
  • Efficiency and Precision: Measuring whole spices, fresh botanicals, or zesting citrus can be time-consuming and unpredictable. With extracts, you achieve precise flavor control with just a few drops. This allows chefs to focus on the artistry of their dishes without sacrificing accuracy or wasting time.
  • Shelf-Stable and Ready to Use: Fresh herbs, spices, and botanicals often have a limited shelf life and can degrade quickly. Extracts, on the other hand, offer a long shelf life, allowing you to store them without worrying about spoilage, thus reducing waste and managing costs more effectively.

How to Use Extracts to Enhance Flavor

Here are some tips on how to incorporate extracts into your recipes like a pro:

  1. Layering Flavors: Extracts are perfect for adding depth to dishes by layering flavors. For instance, in a classic French pastry, you can use vanilla extract in the custard, almond extract in the dough, and a floral note like rose extract in the glaze. Each extract brings its own unique profile, creating a symphony of taste that elevates the dish.
  2. Maximizing Flavor in High-Heat Cooking: When using extracts in baked goods or dishes exposed to high heat, remember that some of the flavor may dissipate during cooking. We recommend adding 5-6 drops per cup of batter or liquid to ensure the flavor remains bold and noticeable after baking. You can even reserve some of the extract to add post-bake for an extra burst of flavor.
  3. Incorporating Extracts in Beverages: Extracts aren’t just for baked goods—they’re incredibly effective in beverages. From cocktails and mocktails to coffee drinks and teas, a few drops of extract can transform a drink. Use peppermint extract to enhance a winter cocktail or Madagascar vanilla extract to elevate your lattes and cappuccinos. For cold beverages, 3-5 drops per cup should be enough to make a noticeable impact.
  4. Using Extracts in Sauces and Creams: In sauces, syrups, and creams, extracts work wonders when added at the right moment. For the best results, always add the extract at the end of the cooking process, after the dish has cooled slightly. This method helps preserve the pure, bold flavors, preventing them from being diminished by heat.
  5. Post-Cook Spritzing with Extracts: For finishing dishes, consider spritzing Angel Bake Culinary Aromatics extracts onto the final plated dish. A light mist of an herbal or citrus extract adds a burst of fresh aroma and flavor, transforming the dish into a multisensory experience. This technique works exceptionally well in fine dining, where the presentation and sensory experience are just as important as taste.

Practical Applications in the Professional Kitchen

  • Pastry Chefs: When precision is vital, extracts offer unparalleled consistency in fillings, creams, and frostings. Whether creating intricate French macarons or delicate tarts, extracts let you recreate the same exquisite flavors every time.
  • Caterers: In high-volume environments, where the same dish needs to taste flawless across hundreds of servings, extracts provide the control and reliability you need without compromising flavor.
  • Beverage Programs: For mixologists and beverage directors, extracts add flair to cocktails, mocktails, and craft drinks. Pure extracts are easier to work with than infusing fresh botanicals, and they provide a reliable, long-lasting option that won’t spoil.

Conclusion: Elevate Your Culinary Game with Extracts

In the fast-paced environment of a professional kitchen, precision and flavor are key. Extracts from Angel Bake offer the flexibility, consistency, and control you need to master your culinary creations. Whether you’re layering complex flavors in a dessert, adding depth to a sauce, or enhancing a signature cocktail, pure extracts ensure that each dish reaches its full potential.

Ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? Explore our full range of extracts and experience the power of pure, natural flavor in every drop.

How to Use and Declare Angel Bake Extracts in Your Recipes

How to Use and Declare Angel Bake Extracts in Your Recipes

How to Use and Declare Angel Bake Extracts in Your Recipes

At Saëna Baking Co., we know that precision and clarity are key when it comes to using and declaring ingredients in your recipes. Whether you’re a home baker or a professional manufacturer, understanding the proper use and declaration of our Angel Bake extracts will ensure your creations taste their best and meet labeling requirements.

How Much Extract to Use?

Getting the right amount of flavor is crucial, and with our pure extracts, a little goes a long way. Here’s a quick guide to help you determine the right amount of extract to use for various applications:

  • For Liquids and Non-Baked Recipes: We recommend using 3-5 drops per cup. This applies to beverages, honey, fillings, syrups, creams, and any other recipes where the extract is not subjected to heat. This amount ensures a balanced, intense flavor without overpowering your creation.
  • For Baked Goods: When incorporating extracts into batters that will be baked, we suggest using 5-6 drops per cup. The higher amount compensates for the flavor that may dissipate during the baking process, ensuring that the final product retains the desired taste.

Tips for Optimal Flavor

To maximize the flavor and aroma of our extracts, we recommend adding them towards the end of the preparation process, especially in manufacturing settings. Here are a few examples:

  • For Flavored Syrups, Jams, and Sauces: Prepare the syrup, jam, or sauce as usual, then allow it to cool before adding your chosen extract. This method preserves the integrity and potency of the flavor, providing a more vibrant taste in the finished product.

Declaring Extracts in Nutrition Information

When it comes to declaring the use of our extracts in your product’s nutrition information, we provide product specifications that can be used to ensure compliance with labeling regulations. Here are some acceptable terms for declaration:

  • “Natural Flavoring”: This is a general term that can be used if your product includes our extracts, aligning with regulatory standards for natural ingredients.
  • “XXX Extract”: Where “XXX” represents the specific flavor (e.g., “Vanilla Extract,” “Peppermint Extract”). This term clearly identifies the flavoring agent used, making it easy for consumers to understand.

Ensuring Quality and Compliance

Using Angel Bake extracts not only enhances the flavor of your products but also ensures that you’re working with ingredients that are pure, natural, and of the highest quality. By following these guidelines for usage and declaration, you can maintain the integrity of your recipes while providing clear, accurate information to your customers.

If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you in creating the best possible products with Angel Bake extracts.

Pure Flavored Honey with Saëna’s Angel Bake Pure Extracts

Pure Flavored Honey with Saëna’s Angel Bake Pure Extracts

We are thrilled to share some exciting news: a major honey manufacturer has recently selected our pure extracts to flavor their natural honey products. This partnership highlights the exceptional quality and versatility of our Angel Bake pure extracts, making them the perfect choice for enhancing the natural goodness of honey.

The Perfect Pairing: Honey and Pure Extracts

Short of placing beehives by lavender fields, pairing pure natural honey with Angel Bake pure extracts is as close to nature as you can get. Our 100% natural and pure extracts capture the essence of their botanical origins with unmatched authenticity. They stand out in the market for their exceptional intensity and aromatic depth, making them an ideal choice for honey manufacturers who prioritize natural quality and flavor.

Why Choose Saëna?

Our Angel Bake pure extracts are renowned for their:

  • Authenticity: Capturing the true essence of their botanical origins.
  • Intensity: Offering robust, concentrated flavors that shine through in every application.
  • Aromatic Depth: Providing a rich, sensory experience that enhances the natural flavor of honey.

These qualities make our extracts perfect for honey manufacturers looking to create products that are both delicious and true to nature.

Creating a 100% Natural Product

Combining our Angel Bake pure extracts with your natural honey results in a completely natural product. This synergy emphasizes a commitment to quality and natural ingredients, a significant appeal in today’s market where health consciousness is paramount. By choosing our extracts, you ensure that your honey products maintain their natural integrity while offering unique and delightful flavors.

Partnering with Saëna

At Saëna Baking Co., we value building lasting relationships and are dedicated to supporting our partners with top-tier products and services. Opting for Angel Bake pure extracts means choosing a partner committed to excellence in natural flavoring. We pride ourselves on delivering extracts that enhance your products, ensuring they stand out in a competitive market.

Join the ranks of satisfied partners who have discovered the unparalleled quality of Saëna’s Angel Bake pure extracts. Together, we can create honey products that are as natural and flavorful as nature intended.

Feel free to contact us at info@saenafoods.com to learn more.  We look forward to the possibility of working together to bring the best natural flavors to your honey products.

Understanding Alcohol used in Angel Bake Pure Extracts: Safety and Quality Explained

Understanding Alcohol used in Angel Bake Pure Extracts: Safety and Quality Explained

At Saëna Baking Co., we understand that some of our customers have concerns regarding the use of alcohol in our Angel Bake pure extracts. We’re committed to transparency and educating our customers about our products. This blog aims to address these concerns, explain the role of alcohol in our extracts, and provide peace of mind regarding its safety and quality.

The Role of Alcohol in Extracts

Alcohol is used as a carrier in our extracts to dissolve and preserve the plant based natural essences that provide our exceptional aroma and flavor. It’s a common and safe ingredient in food-grade extracts. Our recommended usage of 3-5 drops of extract per cup of recipe to be flavored.

Alcohol Content: Comparison

Let’s break down the numbers. With 3-5 drops of extract per cup, assuming each drop is about 0.05 ml, the total volume of alcohol used ranges from 0.15 ml to 0.25 ml per cup. Assuming zero evaporation, each cup of flavored food item would contain 142 – 237 parts per million of alcohol.  A light beer, with an alcohol content of about 4% by volume, contains approximately 40,000 parts per million (ppm) of alcohol when consumed fully. This is significantly higher than the estimated ppm of alcohol in a recipe using Angel Bake pure extracts.

Evaporation of Alcohol During Baking

Most importantly, it’s essential to understand that alcohol evaporates almost immediately during the baking process. When exposed to the heat of baking or cooking, the majority of the alcohol content dissipates, leaving behind only the desired flavors. This is a well-documented phenomenon in culinary science, ensuring that the final product contains negligible to no alcohol.  You’d be wise to compare the use of sherry in Chinese cousin or wine in French dishes. 

Alcohol-free Extracts

Traditional extracts, like vanilla or lemon extract, typically use alcohol as a solvent to extract flavors from their source ingredients. In alcohol-free extracts, other solvents like glycerin, propylene glycol, or water are used. Glycerin and propylene glycol are effective in extracting flavors and have a sweet taste, which sweetens and alters the overall taste and flavor profile of the product.  Alcohol acts as a preservative in traditional extracts, giving pure extracts a longer shelf life. Alcohol-free extracts, on the other hand, have a shorter shelf life and require refrigeration or special storage conditions to maintain their quality.

Safety and Quality Assurance

At Saëna Baking Co., the safety and satisfaction of our customers are our top priorities. Our Angel Bake pure extracts are designed to enhance your culinary creations without compromising on quality, health and safety. The use of alcohol is standard in pure extract production and is approved by food safety authorities.  

Conclusion

We hope this explanation alleviates any concerns about the use of alcohol in our Angel Bake pure extracts. Our goal is to provide high-quality, flavorful, and safe products. We invite our customers to continue enjoying the rich, natural flavors that our extracts bring to your favorite recipes, confident in the knowledge that they are using a product that is both safe and of the highest quality.

Why use a mix to bake macarons?

Why use a mix to bake macarons?

You run a bakery and you know what you are doing. You have a perfect recipe, you’ve mastered the art and you’ve got the touch. Then why use a baking mix to bake French macarons? In this post, we’ll cover some of the reasons why you should safeguard your knowhow, cherish it and shift into using a reliable mix.

Why use a baking mix to bake French Mcarons

Has this ever happened to you? It has to us. More times than we’d like to recall. Frustration, second guessing, wasted time, wasted material, the mess and ensuing depression…

A recent customer of ours told us that he’d lived in France for ten years where he worked in a bakery famous for their macarons. After moving to the US, he joined a local bakery chain. The owners were excited, they had just added macarons to their menu! Macarons were made at a central kitchen, boxed, and distributed to stores. Unfortunately, he said, “our city’s weather isn’t conducive to making macarons. Our macarons were almost always hollow and had thin fragile shells. Many broke at the bakery, we lost some during delivery and more in the stores. I pulled the plug on it as we were losing money with all the waste..”.

Another customer was wondering if they still had to pop the air pockets with a tooth-pick, or sift the mix prior to mixing? When to add coloring and exactly what type? They used Italian meringue, and knew handling hot syrup was an accident waiting to happen….

Lets get to the point. Many successful bakeries use baking mixes for their pastries, cakes, doughnuts, breads and scones because baking mixes save time while providing a solid foundation. Their signature touch comes in choice of filling, flavoring, topping and decoration. Running a bakery is difficult as is, why make it even more so when you don’t have to? Make-from-scratch will almost always lead to product inconsistency, takes more time, relies on trained staff and as a result costs more. If profits are a concern, then you ought to reconsider your make-from-scratch approach. Not many pizza shops make their own dough because it isn’t cost effective to do so. Same concept applies to macarons.

Before losing your attention, we’d like to make a few claims: When using the Angel Bake Single Step Macaron Mix, your perfect macaron batter will be ready before you’d have chance to prep your ingredients (using any make-from-scratch technique). It will take 10 minutes to make a pound or twenty pounds of batter!!! Same process, no mess, no tips, and no tricks. And we are confident that macarons made with the Angel Bake mix will compare favorably to make-from-scratch macarons.

Want to give Angel bake a try? Contact us at info@Saenafoods.com.

BTW, You don’t have to pop any air bubbles, no sifting the almond meal, no need to mess with egg whites, no need to make hot syrup, no need to make meringue, and no fancy macaronage techniques! No waiting for the shells to dry before baking… In short, NO MORE BAD MACARON DAYS! Regardless of what city you live in…

And in closing, here are a few macarons we made a couple of days ago with the Angel Bake foodservice mix for our spring photo shoot.

Spring Macarons made with the Angel Bake Single Step French Macaron Mix.
Perfect French Macarons Made Easy with Angel Bake Mix

Perfect French Macarons Made Easy with Angel Bake Mix

Unlocking the Secrets to Perfect French Macarons with Angel Bake

Crafting impeccable French macarons has often been seen as a formidable, intricate, and somewhat chaotic task. The vast digital expanse is brimming with countless recipes and a wealth of advice on mastering the art of macaron baking. However, achieving that elusive success can often feel like chasing a mirage, with varied outcomes despite following identical steps meticulously—believe us, we’ve been there! It can be downright exasperating!

So, how should a quintessential macaron be? Crisp and fragile, or soft and chewy?

The Anatomy of an Angel Bake Macaron

In this piece, we unravel the anatomy of an Angel Bake macaron for you.

Collaborating with culinary maestros, we’ve concocted and refined a distinctive baking mix, demystifying the art of French macaron baking. A flawless macaron boasts a sleek, uncrusty surface, a soft and chewy heart, void of any hollows, adorned with well-defined feet, and a smooth shell. Following our uncomplicated baking guide ensures creations that epitomize these characteristics! Say goodbye to sifting, intricate folding, hot syrup, messy egg whites, remnants, meticulous measurements, and, above all, any secret techniques or hacks!

We’ve also curated a concise guide and video tutorial elucidating the ease of baking French Macarons using our Single Step French Macaron Baking Mix.

Anatomy of the Angel Bake French Macaron
The Anatomy of the Angel Bake French Macaron

Ready to Begin Your Macaron Journey?

Embark on your journey to craft impeccable macarons! For any queries or feedback, feel free to reach out to us at info@angelbk.com or drop a comment. We are here to assist you in every step of your macaron-baking adventure!

Are you excited to redefine your baking experience and delve into the world of effortless macaron baking? Visit www.angelbk.com to explore more about our revolutionary products and witness the magic of Angel Bake!