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Baking Pleasures is one of Australia's leading stockists of LorAnn Oils — the professional-grade American brand trusted by cake decorators, confectioners, and home bakers worldwide. From their iconic super strength candy flavouring oils and concentrated flavour extracts to baking emulsions and gummy mix kits, we carry a wide range of LorAnn products with fast delivery Australia-wide.

LorAnn Oils — Professional Grade Flavour Concentrates in Australia

LorAnn Oils is an American flavouring company that has been producing professional-grade flavour concentrates since 1962. Their products are widely regarded as some of the most concentrated and consistent flavourings available, making them a favourite for candy makers, cake decorators, and serious home bakers. A little goes a very long way — LorAnn's super strength range is typically three to four times stronger than standard supermarket extracts, meaning you use far less product per batch. Browse the full LorAnn range below, and explore our broader food flavouring collection for other brands and formats.

The LorAnn Oils Range

Super Strength Candy Flavouring Oils

LorAnn's super strength candy flavouring oils are their most popular and well-known product. These are highly concentrated, oil-based flavour concentrates specifically designed for use in hard candy, lollipops, isomalt, and chocolate work — applications where any water content would cause the product to seize or crystallise. Because they are oil-based, they are also heat stable and will not evaporate during the high-temperature cooking required for hard candy and sugar work. Available in an extensive range of flavours including cinnamon, peppermint, spearmint, raspberry, watermelon, bubblegum, and many more.

Baking Emulsions

LorAnn's baking emulsions are a water-based flavouring specifically formulated for baked goods. Unlike alcohol-based extracts, emulsions are designed to withstand oven temperatures without losing their flavour intensity — making them an excellent choice for cakes, cookies, muffins, and any baked product where flavour retention during cooking is important. Available in popular baking flavours including almond, blueberry, butter, and more. Browse the full baking emulsions range for all available options.

LorAnn Gummy Mixes

LorAnn's gummy bear mix kits are a popular choice for anyone wanting to make homemade gummy sweets from scratch. The kits include the gelatine base and flavouring in a convenient single-pack format — simply combine with water, pour into silicone moulds, and refrigerate. They're a great activity for families and a fun way to produce homemade gummy sweets without additives or artificial preservatives. Our candy moulds range has a variety of silicone mould options to go with the gummy kits.

Concentrated Flavour Extracts

In addition to their oil-based range, LorAnn produces a range of concentrated flavour extracts suitable for cakes, buttercream, and baking applications. These are available in both standard and larger sizes, making them a practical choice for bakers who use large quantities of a specific flavour. Popular baking extracts include vanilla, almond, lemon, and coconut.

How to Use LorAnn Flavour Concentrates

Because LorAnn Oils are highly concentrated, the amount needed per recipe is much smaller than standard extracts. As a general guide:

• Hard candy and lollipops — use approximately 1 dram (3.7ml) per batch of hard candy mixture (roughly 500g of sugar). Adjust to taste as concentration levels vary by flavour.
• Chocolate and candy melts — add a few drops of the oil-based concentrate to melted chocolate or candy melts and stir well. Start with 2 to 3 drops per 250g of chocolate and adjust to taste.
• Cakes and buttercream — for baking emulsions, use approximately half a teaspoon per standard 12-cup cake recipe. For oil-based concentrates in buttercream, use sparingly — 1 to 2 drops is often sufficient.
• Gummy sweets — follow the specific instructions on the gummy mix pack for best results.

Always start with less than you think you need and adjust to taste. LorAnn concentrates are significantly stronger than most other flavourings and it is easy to over-flavour a batch, particularly with high-intensity flavours like cinnamon and peppermint.

LorAnn Oils vs Standard Flavour Extracts

The main differences between LorAnn Oils and standard supermarket extracts come down to concentration, format, and application:

• Concentration — LorAnn super strength concentrates are typically 3 to 4 times stronger than standard extracts, so you use much less per recipe
• Oil-based vs water-based — LorAnn's candy flavouring range is oil-based, making it suitable for chocolate and hard candy work where water-based flavourings cannot be used
• Heat stability — LorAnn's emulsions are formulated to hold their flavour through baking temperatures, unlike alcohol-based extracts which can lose intensity in the oven
• Range — LorAnn offers a far broader flavour range than most supermarket brands, including unusual and novelty flavours not commonly available in Australia
• Professional standard — LorAnn products are used by professional cake decorators, candy makers, and chocolatiers worldwide, making them a reliable choice for consistent, repeatable results

FAQs About LorAnn Oils

Are LorAnn Oils suitable for chocolate making?

Yes — LorAnn's super strength candy flavouring oils are specifically designed for use in chocolate, candy melts, and compound coating. Because they are oil-based, they will not cause chocolate to seize the way water-based flavourings do. Add a few drops to melted chocolate, stir well, and pour into moulds as normal. For the best results, use a conservative amount initially and adjust to taste.

Can I use LorAnn Oils in hard candy and lollipops?

Yes. LorAnn's oil-based candy concentrates are heat stable and are the go-to choice for hard candy, lollipops, and isomalt work in Australia. They are specifically formulated to withstand the high cooking temperatures required for hard candy without the flavour evaporating. Add to your candy mixture just before pouring, after it has reached the correct temperature and been removed from the heat.

How much LorAnn flavouring should I use?

As a general guide, use approximately 1 dram (3.7ml) per 500g of hard candy mixture, 2 to 3 drops per 250g of melted chocolate, and half a teaspoon per standard cake recipe when using baking emulsions. These are starting points — LorAnn concentrates vary in intensity by flavour, so always taste and adjust. Strong flavours like cinnamon and peppermint will require less than milder flavours like vanilla or coconut.

What is a LorAnn dram bottle?

A dram is a unit of measurement equal to approximately 3.7ml. LorAnn's most popular retail format is the 1-dram bottle — a small, concentrated vial that contains enough flavouring for several batches of candy or confectionery. The small size makes them economical for home use, as you only need a small amount per recipe. Larger formats are available for professional or high-volume use.

Are LorAnn Oils available in Australia?

Yes. Baking Pleasures is one of Australia's leading stockists of LorAnn Oils, with fast delivery Australia-wide from our store in Tweed Heads, NSW. Browse our full LorAnn range above and explore our broader food flavouring collection for complementary products and other brands.