What is Lemon Extract? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Lemon Extract?

Lemon extract is alcohol or glycerin based and used as a flavoring in desserts and some savory dishes. The zest of the lemon, which is the yellow part of the rind and not the bitter white pith underneath, contains lemon oil. This zest is soaked in alcohol, which extracts the floral, fruity and zesty flavor of lemon extract. The extract is not at all bitter and a little bit of this clear or slightly yellow extract, goes a long way in any food item.

What does Lemon Extract Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

lemon

Lemons grown in warm and sunny climates. In the US, they are a little smaller than a tennis ball. They have a zingy and citrusy taste that is sour and bright. The rind is yellow, textured and shiny. The yellow of the rind is called zest in cooking and used to flavor food. The pith, the white part of the lemon is bitter and not commonly eaten, though edible. The yellow pulpy and juicy flesh is used the most and adds a bright citrus flavor to any dish. Lemons are popular in many cuisines worldwide.

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

Lemon Extract Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon1.2g

Teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	6kcal	0%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	N/A
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	N/A
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	N/A

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Watkins Pure Lemon Extract, 11 oz. Bottle, 1 Count (Packaging May Vary)

^$10¹⁹

McCormick Culinary Pure Lemon Extract, 32 fl oz - One 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle of Lemon Flavoring Extract with Fresh Lemon Flavor, Use in Fillings, Mousses, Custards and More

^$31⁸⁷

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Pure Lemon Extract, 16 fl oz

^$16⁵⁵

McCormick Pure Lemon Extract, 2 fl oz

^$6⁸⁶

OliveNation Pure Lemon Extract for Baking, Tart Lemony Flavor for Cakes, Cookies, Icing, Filling, Terpeneless, PG Free, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan - 4 ounces

^$7⁹⁹

Nielsen-Massey Pure Lemon Extract for Baking and Cooking, 18 Ounce Bottle

^$27⁹⁵

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Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.See Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Lemon Extract?

There are 6 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Lemon Extract.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Lemon Extract?

There are 153 calories in 1 fl oz of Lemon Extract.