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

There are many people who anxiously await the onset of pumpkin flavored everything as soon as the calendar strikes September.  Pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin ale, pumpkin pie, and even pumpkin flavored ice cream. The word pumpkin is synonymous with the word autumn, but the challenge is to make your pumpkin flavored product stand...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

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

Few flavors are as sweet and warm as maple.  It is maple that makes it’s way into pecan pies at the Thanksgiving table, and maple that covers your hearty fall breakfast pancakes.  The rich dark flavor tones that maple creates open the door for a table-full of different flavor combinations.  Maple pairs with cinnamon and...Read More

Few flavors embody Fall more than apple. Whether you are heading out to an orchard to pick a bushel or bobbing for apples at a harvest party, apples take center stage this time of year. This is partly true because of this flavor’s versatility. Apple cider perfectly pairs the tartness of the apple with the...Read More

Even though summer is winding down, there is still time to let us help you create the perfect Tiger’s Blood flavored snow cone. This fruity flavor combines the fresh taste of strawberry with the sweet, sugary flavor of watermelon and a subtle hint of coconut. When it comes to shaved ice, arguably the most popular...Read More

Create the Perfect Hazelnut Flavor Combination Hazelnut has long been one of the most popular flavors amongst bakers. This buttery, sweet flavor pairs well with many fruits, including: apples, apricots, bananas, berries, cherries, citrus, figs, peaches, pears, and plums. Hazelnut works particularly well with chocolate and vanilla which is why it is so commonly used...Read More