I think you’d agree that if there was one fruit that symbolized summer the best, it would have to be watermelon.  Its juicy, mouth watering flavor is unlike any other.  The taste of watermelon brings to mind a hot summer day with a juicy, chin dripping watermelon slice in hand.  Northwestern Extract has worked hard...Read More

There’s nothing quite like watching the sun set while sipping an ice cold glass of green tea.  The crisp flavor of the tea and the ice cold bite, blend together to create an iconic combo, whether sweetened or not.  We at Northwestern Extract have been working hard to prepare our flavors for your next green...Read More

It is safe to say that there are two types of people in this world, those who eat dessert last and those who eat it first.  Whether you are the first or the second type of person, we stand behind your decision to partake in dessert. We stand by that decision so firmly that we...Read More

Summer cookouts are beginning to fill calendars with the promise of good food, good times, and good drinks.  Three beverages stand out for what will be hot in 2019, shandies, citrus beers, and mocktails. Each of these flavorful drinks is looking to have a large uptick in alcoholic market sales, bringing their own unique presence...Read More

There are many different ways to get lemon flavor into a product.  Some common techniques are to include natural lemon juice, lemon zest, or even lemon pulp to add or boost lemon flavor. Other options for adding lemon into your flavor profile include the use of natural and artificial flavors.  Our team at Northwestern Extract has...Read More

While winter has its perks of dark and rich flavors, our palates are longing for the crisp and light flavors that come with summer.  The biggest flavor wave that we cannot wait to help you catch is the seltzer wave. Since 2008 the popularity of seltzer has tripled, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic seltzers generating 2.2...Read More

There is something about the smell of freshly baked treats that warms the soul during long winter days.  Whether it’s the sweetness of a chocolate chip cookie, the spice of a ginger snap, or the caramel goodness of a pecan roll, winter begs us to turn on our ovens and fill the air with the...Read More

Tis the season for chocolate flavors! Whether it’s a steamy mug of hot chocolate or a frosty pint of chocolate porter that warms you up, we have flavors that will heighten your winter offerings. Tired of doing the same holiday flavors?  Our flavorists can help you create something to set your food and beverages apart...Read More

As our calendars have flipped to October, the weather is turning and with that comes a complex set of flavors that have come to knock on our doors again.  The fall harvest is giving hints at many favorites such as pumpkin and squash, darker stouts and ales, and a variety of toasted nuts and smoky...Read More

As we begin fall and head into the holiday season, now is the perfect time to explore new flavor applications.  We can help you create delicious end-of-year flavors and help you take a bold step in a new direction. With our help you can expand your flavor lineup with flavor combinations like cherry hazelnut coffee,...Read More