Vanilla extract is serious business to us — take a glance at any of our dessert recipes and more often than not, you’ll find it included. To really find the best ones, we asked our entire editorial ...

KANSAS CITY — Many consumers are seeking more protein and less sugar in their foods while still demanding the same taste. To create such products, formulators may turn to flavor modifiers, be they ...

In baking, there can be too much of a good thing. That definitely holds true for artificial flavoring and coloring. “Natural flavors are much more appealing to modern palates,” said retired pastry ...

Spiced Coffee Enhancement Use instant coffee to deliver massive coffee flavors. Then, tame the bitter taste with plenty of chocolate. Professional bakers know that a small amount of instant coffee ...

There’s a lot to consider when choosing what type of vanilla to buy: Should you go with vanilla paste, powder, or extract—maybe even a whole bean, or the lesser-known ground vanilla? Madagascar, ...

CHICAGO — Flavors labeled either artificial or natural have quite a bit in common, which is why some food and beverage manufacturers avoid using them. The similarities go all the way to the molecular ...