Description
Angel Bake pure almond 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 baking and beverages to chocolate, confectionery, and food manufacturing. No added sugar and no propylene glycol means it fits naturally into keto, low-carb, and clean-label dietary requirements without compromise. From French macarons and frangipane to amaretti, marzipan, Bakewell tart, and almond-forward cocktails, Prunus amara brings the deep, intense, marzipan-like almond character that is the defining flavor of European almond pastry tradition — and the aroma that makes a professional pastry kitchen unmistakably itself. What changes from flavor to flavor is the botanical character — everything else about the line’s performance, purity, and versatility remains constant.
Pure almond extract — bitter almond, Prunus amara
Pure almond extract — the kind used in professional pastry kitchens and classic European baking — is derived from bitter almond (Prunus amara), not from sweet almond. It is the benzaldehyde-rich aromatic compounds of the bitter almond kernel that give pure almond extract its characteristic deep, rich, marzipan-like intensity — the aroma that is immediately recognizable as true almond rather than the mild, nutty character of sweet almond. Our pure almond extract is produced from premium Prunus amara, capturing this deep aromatic profile in concentrated form.
Because it is concentrated and consistent year-round, our almond extract eliminates the inconsistency of blanched almond paste and the flat, synthetic character of imitation almond flavoring. As a result, it delivers the same vivid bitter almond character in every drop — the character that defines French macarons, Italian amaretti, and British Bakewell tart — with the precision and reliability that professional production demands.
Flavor and aroma
Angel Bake pure almond extract delivers the unmistakable character of Prunus amara: deep and intensely aromatic on the nose, with a rich, marzipan-like almond body and a clean, slightly sweet finish. The aroma is immediately and unmistakably almond — the kind that fills a pastry kitchen and signals to anyone within range that something exceptional is being made. It is significantly deeper and more intense than sweet almond or imitation almond flavoring, and noticeably more complex than lower-quality almond extracts. Whether used in a classic French macaron or as a sophisticated depth note in a dark chocolate praline ganache, it integrates cleanly and consistently, delivering true bitter almond character in every drop.
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. Almond extract is one of the most universally used flavors in professional baking — the defining aroma of European almond pastry tradition and a cornerstone flavor across multiple major baking traditions:
- French macarons — the definitive almond application
- Frangipane tarts and almond cream fillings
- Amaretti cookies and Italian almond-based confections
- Marzipan and almond paste preparations
- Bakewell tart and British almond baking
- Almond cakes, pound cakes, and Scandinavian almond pastry
- Almond croissants and almond-filled viennoiserie
- Almond buttercream and almond-forward frostings
- Almond cookies, biscotti, and shortbreads
- Almond-flavored ice cream, gelato, and frozen desserts
- Almond cocktails and Amaretto-style beverages
- Almond simple syrup — sugar-free or low-calorie
- Almond-infused coffee and specialty beverages
- Almond chocolate ganache and praline
- Post-production finishing via spritzer
Culinary applications by tradition
Almond extract is the defining flavor of European almond pastry tradition — essential across French, Italian, British, and Scandinavian baking:
French: Macarons, frangipane, galette des rois, financiers, calisson, and almond croissants. Bitter almond is the unmistakable base note of French patisserie’s most iconic preparations.
Italian: Amaretti, marzipan (marzapane), amaretto liqueur character, torrone, and almond-based Sicilian confections.
British: Bakewell tart, almond slice, cherry and almond cake, and marzipan-covered traditional celebration cakes.
Scandinavian: Riz à l’amande, Swedish princess cake, Danish almond pastry, and traditional marzipan-based Scandinavian confections.
Beverages and cocktails: Amaretto sours, almond-flavored lattes, orgeat-adjacent syrups, and specialty coffee applications.
Chocolate and confectionery: Dark chocolate almond bars, praline ganache, almond truffles, gianduja-adjacent preparations, and almond-forward bark.
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 almond flavoring
Unlike commercial almond syrups and almond-flavored products — which typically contain added sugars, artificial flavors, and preservatives — Angel Bake delivers pure Prunus amara almond flavor with no added sugar. Because of this, it integrates naturally into keto, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly recipes without any reformulation.
Furthermore, because the almond character comes from genuine bitter almond rather than synthetic benzaldehyde or imitation almond flavoring, it delivers a depth and authenticity that resonates with the clean-label consumer who reads ingredient panels and expects ‘pure almond extract’ to mean exactly that.
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 almond, the precision dropper is essential — almond extract is one of the most concentrated and assertive flavors in the Culinary Aromatics line, and precise dosing is the difference between a perfectly balanced almond note and an overpowering medicinal character. A single spritz over a finished macaron, a slice of almond cake, or a cocktail glass delivers a burst of rich, marzipan-like almond aroma at the moment of service that ground almond and pre-made almond syrups simply cannot replicate.
Usage and servings
A 2 fl oz bottle delivers 200 to 300 servings. Almond extract is one of the most concentrated flavors in the Culinary Aromatics line — start conservatively and adjust upward. A small amount delivers significant almond character:
- Baking and desserts: 3 to 4 drops per cup of batter or dough
- Buttercream and frostings: 3 to 4 drops per cup
- Drinks and cocktails: 3 to 4 drops per 12 oz
- Homemade almond syrup: 6 to 8 drops per cup of syrup base
- Chocolate and ganache: 2 to 3 drops per cup
- Post-production finishing via spritzer: 1 spritz 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.
