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

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

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