Craft gin traditionally began with high proof neutral spirits distilled with an array of botanicals, the most important of which is juniper berry. Today, many distillers of gin use botanical extracts to flavor their product. The use of extracts often results in a superior tasting and more consistent product at lower cost. Our extracts are made using only the finest quality natural essential oils and botanicals. We regularly add products for those creative distillers looking to expand the gin category by developing new styles and flavor profiles.
Fir Needle Siberian Extract, Natural
Fir Needle Siberian Extract, Natural is a hydro-alcoholic extraction of the oil, this extract can be used in a range of alcoholic beverages including beer and gin to impart evergreen-like notes. We recommend a starting use level of 0.10% in beer. This extract is TTB approved.
Many customers, concerned about the integrity and safety of the food they purchase, want to know if our products meet certain criteria, which include among other - 100% natural, non-GMO, propylene glycol-free, minimally processed and preservative free. The term clean label has become a catch-all to describe products that meet these criteria. Our clean label extracts and flavors are all 100% natural, propylene glycol-free and in most cases non-GMO and preservative free. When preservative are needed we typically use rosemary extract and natural tocopherols.
Propylene glycol (often abbreviated PG) is an approved food additive that is widely used by food, pharmaceutical and beverage companies as a solvent and emulsifier. In flavors it is used with oil soluble essential oils and other oil soluble flavor ingredients to make them disperse in water. This ensures a flavor is homogeneous and will distribute evenly and without separation in aqueous food products.
Our selection of clean label products contains flavors that were originally formulated without propylene glycol, such as our pure extracts, as well as versions of some of our most popular flavors that we have reformulated to deliver the same excellent taste and performance without the propylene glycol. Typically, this reformulation involves replacing PG with a combination of ethyl alcohol and glycerin. The flavor profile, aroma and functionality of these reformulated flavors remains the same. We can offer almost any of our flavors as propylene glycol free. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us and to discuss your requirements.
An alphabetical listing of our clean label extracts and flavors for alcoholic beverages. These flavors are specifically tailored for brewers, vintners, and distilleries who prefer to use clean label ingredients, which are free from propylene glycol, for their beer, cider, wine, and spirits. These flavors are TTB approved and FID sheets are available upon request.
Our clean label extracts and flavors for alcoholic beverages listed by flavor category. These flavors are specifically tailored for brewers, vintners, and distilleries requiring clean label extracts and flavors for their beer, cider, wine, or spirits free. FID sheets are available upon request.