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 it is the beginning of spring, it is the perfect time for you to consider planning for your summer lineup’s berry flavors.  Raspberries are one of the first summer berries to ripen, and each variety carries its own unique flavor profile that our flavorists have worked hard to capture and highlight across our berry...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

It has become evident that the fruits of summer are upon us, with many signs along country roads saying, “you pick.”  Going to farmers markets and seeing plump berries, juicy plums or aromatic cherries, gets us excited for the king of all fall harvest fruits; apple.  Apple will soon be the flavor on everyone’s mind. ...Read More

It’s hard to think about summer without thinking of fresh strawberries with whipped cream, blueberry pie cooling on the window sill, road trips with cold slush drinks, and warm nights with a frozen treat to pass the time.  It is the juicy sweetness of berries that make up the flavor profile of summer, the variety...Read More

The trees in these parts have been budding in the past few weeks, filling the air with a plethora of fragrances that fill us up with thoughts of summer adventures, parties in the backyard, and cookouts with loved ones. Warmer weather is knocking at the door, begging your customers to open their windows, slip on...Read More

The old adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers” and Northwestern Extract has the floral flavors that will bring about your perfect spring seasonal products.  Whether it is the subtle sweetness of honey, the bright hint of hibiscus, or the euphoric essence of eucalyptus, Northwestern Extract has the right flavors necessary to introduce spring into...Read More

As the first warm days of the year come, we begin thinking about summer and dream of warm sunny beaches and all of the delicious tropical flavors that come with the warmth.  Whether it is grapefruit or kiwi, pina colada or even melon or passion fruit, Northwestern Extract is here to help you dial in...Read More

There is a thin line between too much mint and not nearly enough.  Many products fail to deliver the right minty-punch without considering this delicate balance.  You may be adding mint to a chocolate coffee stout, wintergreen to a hard candy or cough drop, or spearmint to a gum or toothpaste. The cooling, clean taste...Read More

Root beer flavoring is branching out to different applications and we are very excited about it.  Our root beer has been a favorite in sodas for decades with hints of sassafras and vanilla, it has a flavor of its own.  Recently, we helped create a root beer float truffle with hints of vanilla where you can practically taste the vanilla...Read More