Orange Essence Oil Based Flavouring 20ml

Caroline's Orange Essence is a concentrated oil-based flavouring that brings a bright, natural citrus flavour to your cakes, chocolates and confectionery. Oil-based essences blend smoothly with fat-based mediums like chocolate and buttercream, making this a better choice than alcohol-based extracts when working with sensitive recipes. The 20ml glass bottle with built-in dropper makes it easy to add just the right amount every time.

Key Details

• Size: 20ml glass bottle with built-in dropper
• Base: Oil (triacetin)
• Usage rate: Approximately ¼–½ tsp per batch
• Alcohol-free: Yes
• Dietary: Vegan friendly, free from nuts, gluten, dairy and fructose
• Not suitable for: Water-based mediums (e.g. beverages, water-thinned icing)

Best For

• Orange-flavoured cakes, cupcakes and loaf cakes
• Jaffa-style chocolate ganache, truffles and bonbons
• Citrus buttercream and Swiss meringue buttercream fillings
• Hard candy, chocolate bark and flavoured lollipops

Frequently Asked Questions

Is orange essence the same as orange extract?

Not quite. Orange extract is typically alcohol-based and water-soluble, while Caroline's Orange Essence is oil-based and suited to fat-based applications like chocolate, buttercream and baking. Oil-based essences tend to deliver a more intense, stable flavour in baked goods as the flavour does not bake off in the oven the same way alcohol-based extracts can.

How much orange essence should I add?

Start with ¼ to ½ teaspoon per batch. This essence is highly concentrated, so small quantities deliver strong flavour. Taste as you go and increase gradually until you reach your desired level of citrus intensity.

Browse the full oil-based baking essences range at Baking Pleasures, or explore our wider baking flavourings and essences collection including LorAnn and Caroline's brands.