Cherry extract is made by steeping cherries in alcohol and can be used in baking, drinks, and as a dietary supplement. Natural and artificial versions are available, with the latter often being used for non-alcoholic purposes. It is also used for its nutritional benefits.
Cherry extract is a fruit extract made by steeping cherries in alcohol to enhance their flavor. The extract has a strong cherry aroma and flavor and can be used in a variety of ways. Various versions are also designed as dietary supplements, usually in capsule form that are designed to be taken with other vitamins, extracts, and minerals.
There are natural and artificial cherry extracts available. The artificial product is made with flavor compounds designed to resemble cherries and can taste syrupy or sweet. The natural versions are made with real cherries and can be sweet or slightly tart, depending on the types of cherries used to make the extract. In both cases, the whole fruit is used so the flavors in the pits also seep into the extract; people can also make cherry extract at home by covering the cherries in a neutral alcohol such as vodka and allowing them to soak for several weeks before straining the mixture.
Baking is one of the most common applications for cherry extract. This flavoring can be added to cakes, pies, muffins, cookies and so on, and can also be used to make cherry icing. It can also be added to ice cream, milkshakes, and mixed drinks, and some savory recipes call for it, too. The slightly sweet and slightly acidic quality of a good cherry extract can complement a number of dishes, including roasts. People can also use it to flavor drugs to make them more palatable
Like other fruit extracts, the alcohol in cherry extract burns off very quickly, leaving the flavor behind. Non-alcoholic versions are available for people who wish to avoid the use of alcoholic products for religious or dietary reasons. These versions are usually artificial, and cooks may want to experiment with different brands to find just the right flavor. If an extract is too sweet, it can be given a more acidic note with fresh lemon or lime juice.
In terms of dietary supplementation, cherry extract is consumed for the antioxidants and other compounds found in cherries. These extracts are made with the goal of concentrating the nutritional benefits of cherries, rather than the flavor, and tend to be quite lacking in excitement, flavor-wise.
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