Aniseed Essence Oil Based Flavouring 20ml

Caroline's Aniseed Essence is an oil-based flavouring that delivers a bold, clean aniseed flavour without the drawbacks of alcohol-based extracts. The oil carrier means it blends easily into buttercream and ganache without causing chocolate to seize, giving you consistent, reliable results across a wide range of baked goods.

Key Details

• Size: 20ml
• Type: Oil-based flavouring
• Concentration: Highly concentrated — a little goes a long way
• Suitable for: Buttercream, ganache, white chocolate, biscuits, baked goods
• Brand: Caroline's

Best For

• Aniseed-flavoured buttercream for novelty and themed cakes
• Biscotti, shortbread, and spiced biscuits with a classic anise note
• Chocolate ganache with a subtle liquorice-style finish
• Flavouring white chocolate bark or truffles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Caroline's essence should I use?

Start with 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per cupcake batch or per 500g of buttercream. Oil-based essences are highly concentrated, so it is best to start with less and adjust to taste.

What's the difference between an essence and an extract?

Oil-based essences like Caroline's use an oil carrier rather than alcohol. This makes them a better choice for chocolate, ganache, and buttercream — alcohol-based extracts can cause chocolate to seize and may create separation in fat-based mixtures.

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