There’s nothing quite like driving past a cherry orchard at harvest time. The trees sag under the weight of fruit just waiting to be picked. Baked into a tart or a pie, or enjoyed with ice cream, or even simply fresh picked from the tree, cherries pack a flavorful punch. We’ve worked hard to make...Read More

One of late summer and early autumn’s greatest treats is none other than the candied caramel apple. The sweet chew of the caramel, or the crunch of the candy coating pair well with the tart juiciness of a fresh and crisp apple. The flavor is reminiscent of days of innocence, yet it is unmistakable against...Read More

Opening a cold beer has been a tradition of many backyard barbecues, trips to the beach and Saturday nights with friends. While there is always value in your tried and true selections, the market has seen shifts away from these staple brews to a diverse selection of beverages. Some of the greatest innovations in brewing...Read More

What are the top flavors this summer? June’s warm weather and sunshine has increased demand for refreshing summer citrus flavors like grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, blood orange, clementine and bitter orange.   Not only are the craft brewers riding the citrus flavor wave, which appeals to consumers that like the aromatics of an IPA and pale ale, the distilling...Read More

The three words that come to mind when thinking of orange flavor are bright, sharp, and juicy.  There is the classic Florida navel with it’s iconic acidity, and the mandarine orange that is heavier on the sweet aspect of the flavor.  The Blood orange brings a juicier, more tart flavor while tangerines up the sweetness...Read More

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 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