Post #406657 by The Gnomon on Mon, Sep 8, 2008 12:22 PM

On 2008-09-05 17:49, Sparkle Mark wrote:
Torani Almond is not the same as Torani Orgeat.
The almond flavor Torani is a sweet almond flavor and is probably meant for coffee drinks etc..

In regards to Almond exctracts you must make sure that your almond exttract is made from bitter almonds, many of the organic extracts are not made from bitter almond and have a distinctively differnt taste. Plain old McCormacks works.
Better yet see about obtaining Oil of Bitter Almond, that's what they "water down" with alcohol to make the extract.

Best
Mark

For the sake of knowing, I'll have to check out the Torani Orgeat. Having been burned on every one so far I am a bit skeptical.

The almond extracts I use are all bitter almond, but being that I prefer to make my own just about everything that tastes better using fresh ingredients, I'll see if I can find some Oil of Bitter Almond.

That's a good idea about the Persian/Middle Eastern stores. I'm sure there are plenty in and around this town.