Lorann Oils & Flavourings

About LorAnn Oils Flavourings

LorAnn Oils are 3–4 times stronger than standard baking extracts. A single 1 dram bottle (3.7ml) flavours up to 1kg of chocolate, a full batch of hard candy, or several dozen cupcakes — making them exceptional value despite the small bottle size.

Because LorAnn flavourings are oil-based, they work perfectly in applications where water-based extracts fail — melted chocolate, compound coating, isomalt, and sugar candy. Water causes chocolate to seize; oil-based flavourings blend in smoothly without altering texture or consistency.

They're also food-safe and widely used in professional and home candy making across Australia. Shop the full range below, or explore our broader flavourings and essences collection.

LorAnn Oils Available Flavours

Our LorAnn Oils range includes fruit, sweet and classic baking flavours — all in the standard 1 dram (3.7ml) bottle size, starting from $4.95:

• Raspberry — bright, sharp berry flavour. Excellent in chocolate truffles and hard candy.
• Apple — clean green apple flavour. Popular in lollipops and sour candy.
• Blueberry (Natural) — natural-source blueberry, great in buttercream and candy coating.
• Black Cherry — deep, rich cherry. Works beautifully in dark chocolate ganache.
• Watermelon — summery and sweet. A kids' favourite in lollipops and jelly sweets.
• Bubble Gum — nostalgic pink bubblegum flavour. Perfect for kids' birthday cake pops and candy.
• Butter — rich, creamy butter flavour. Excellent in shortbread, caramel fillings and buttercream.

We also stock Vivid Flavour Fusion oil-based flavourings (21ml, $6.95) in vanilla, caramel, bubblegum, pineapple, grape, marshmallow and more — a great option when you need a slightly larger bottle for regular use.

How to Use LorAnn Oils

Because LorAnn flavourings are so concentrated, a little goes a long way. General usage guidelines:

• Hard candy and lollipops: 1 dram (one full bottle) per batch (approximately 500g sugar)
• Chocolate and compound coating: ¼ to ½ teaspoon per 500g chocolate
• Cake batter and buttercream: ¼ to ½ teaspoon per standard batch
• Cake pops and candy melts: ¼ teaspoon per 250g

Always start with less than you think you need — LorAnn oils are potent and it's easy to over-flavour. Add gradually and taste as you go.

LorAnn Oils vs Standard Baking Extracts

Standard baking extracts (like vanilla extract or almond essence) are water-based and alcohol-based. They work well in cake batter and most baked goods, but are not suitable for candy making or chocolate work. LorAnn oil-based flavourings fill the gap — they're specifically formulated for high-heat applications and fat-based mediums.

If you're making isomalt decorations, dipping strawberries in chocolate, making hard candy, or creating flavoured moulded chocolates, LorAnn Oils are the correct choice. For standard cake batters where you want a water-based vanilla or fruit flavour, our natural flavourings and water-based flavourings are better suited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are LorAnn Oils available in Australia?

Yes — Baking Pleasures stocks a range of LorAnn Oils flavourings in Australia with fast shipping nationwide. We're based in Tweed Heads NSW with online ordering available Australia-wide.

Can I use LorAnn Oils in chocolate?

Yes — LorAnn oil-based flavourings are specifically designed for use in chocolate and compound coating. Unlike water-based extracts, they blend smoothly into melted chocolate without causing it to seize. Use approximately ¼ to ½ teaspoon per 500g of chocolate.

How much LorAnn flavouring do I use per batch?

For hard candy and lollipops, use one full 1 dram bottle per standard batch (about 500g sugar). For chocolate and buttercream, start with ¼ teaspoon and adjust to taste. LorAnn oils are 3–4x stronger than standard extracts, so less is usually enough.

What is a dram in baking measurements?

A dram is a unit of measurement equal to 3.7ml (about ¾ of a teaspoon). LorAnn's standard bottle size is 1 dram, which is enough to flavour a full batch of hard candy or lollipops.

Do LorAnn Oils work in buttercream?

Yes — LorAnn oil-based flavourings work in buttercream, particularly Swiss meringue and American buttercream. Because buttercream contains fat (butter), oil-based flavourings incorporate well. Use sparingly — ¼ teaspoon per standard batch is usually sufficient.