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Molly Morrison
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Posted: Thu Apr 26th, 2007 02:18 am |
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| Hello, I am looking for REAL coconut extract. I would like to find a coconut extract that uses real flavor (extract) rather than artificial flavor. I do not see anything like this on your website. I see the imitation coconut flavor, but not the natural flavor. Do you have any suggestions on where I might find real coconut extract? Thank you very much. Molly Morrison, Ohio U.
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bessnfloyd
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Posted: Thu Apr 26th, 2007 02:19 am |
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Many of Watkins flavors are extracts, and some are artificial flavors. I believe that Watkins makes a point of using the real extract whenever it results in a stable product that has the desired flavor. That may be the problem with the coconut. I too thought it was true extract. I went and looked at my 2-oz bottle. It certainly looks different than I had expected. We started selling Watkins about only 10 years ago although we and our parents and grandparents had used it for decades. When we started, the coconut flavor wasn't clear; it was translucent or almost milky. I didn't like to keep any in stock, and hated it if I had a cancellation, because it would turn cloudier and cloudier, and finally yellowish in color, although it was kept in air conditioning. This was a known fact.
Many people keep some extracts or spices for several years, and often in a hot kitchen or worse, in a spice rack over the stove (a big no-no). The coconut extract I have now if at least two years old, and yes, my kitchen is rarely air conditioned, and it is completely clear, which leads me to think they changed the formula, and if so, I'm sure there's a reason. I'm writing Watkins to ask for more info.
Coconut in general is not a very stable item. Possibly that's why you can't find the pure extract. You could use canned coconut cream which can be found in Asian or Hispanic markets, but be aware they add volume, fat and a whole bunch of calories! Watkins coconut extract however, has a very convincing flavor.
Last edited on Thu Apr 26th, 2007 02:19 am by bessnfloyd
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Posted: Thu Apr 26th, 2007 02:20 am |
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I have checked with the lab regarding the coconut extract, here is their response:
There are artificial and natural flavors. All of the flavors whether artificial or natural must be approved for use by the FDA and restrictions may be established for the quantity that can be used. The rule of thumb is to use the least amount possible to get the job done. As a general rule, natural flavors are not as strong (so more must be used), less stable and quite a bit more expensive. Thank you for inquiring.
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Wendy Lebbad, Business Support Specialist
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