Lavender Essence Oil Based Flavouring 20ml

Caroline's Lavender Essence is an oil-based flavouring that brings a delicate, floral lavender note to baked goods, buttercream, and white chocolate without the risks of alcohol-based extracts. The oil carrier blends seamlessly into fat-based mixtures without causing seizing or separation, making it a refined choice for elegant celebration cakes and gourmet confections.

Key Details

• Size: 20ml
• Type: Oil-based flavouring
• Concentration: Highly concentrated — use sparingly for a balanced floral flavour
• Suitable for: Buttercream, white chocolate, shortbread, panna cotta, baked goods
• Brand: Caroline's

Best For

• Lavender buttercream for elegant wedding cakes and afternoon tea cupcakes
• Lavender and honey white chocolate ganache or bark
• Lemon and lavender sponge cakes and loaves
• Shortbread biscuits and floral-flavoured macarons

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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