Annam Essence Strawberry 28ml – Concentrated Strawberry Food Flavouring
Annam Essence Strawberry 28ml is a vibrant, concentrated food flavouring that brings the sweet, fruity aroma of ripe strawberries to your baking and desserts with just a few drops. Made by Annam – a trusted name in South Asian food ingredients across Europe – this compact 28ml bottle is a powerhouse of flavour, delivering consistent, bright strawberry taste to cakes, biscuits, milkshakes, ice cream, Indian sweets, and much more.
Strawberry is one of the most universally loved flavours in baking and confectionery, and Annam Essence Strawberry makes it effortless to achieve that perfect, true-to-fruit taste in every recipe. Unlike fresh strawberries, which vary in sweetness and lose their flavour at high baking temperatures, Annam Essence Strawberry 28ml is heat-stable and consistent – giving you the same vivid strawberry flavour in every batch, every time. Available at DesiBasket for delivery across Germany and Europe.
What Is Food Essence?
Food essence is a highly concentrated liquid flavouring used in very small quantities to add or intensify flavour in cooking, baking, and confectionery. Annam Essence Strawberry is formulated to be heat-stable, meaning the strawberry flavour survives the baking process intact – something fresh fruit cannot reliably do. A single 28ml bottle contains enough flavouring for dozens of recipes, making it one of the most economical flavouring options available for home bakers and professional cooks alike.
Ingredients
Annam Essence Strawberry 28ml is made from a concise list of food-grade ingredients:
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Water – the base carrier for the flavouring compounds, ensuring easy mixing into batters, creams, and liquids
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Propylene Glycol – a food-safe solvent that dissolves and stabilises the flavouring agents for even distribution throughout any recipe
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Artificial Strawberry Flavouring – a concentrated flavour compound that replicates the sweet, slightly tart aroma and taste of ripe strawberries; fully heat-stable for baking applications
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Colour (Carmoisine – E122 / Red Colouring) – a red food colouring that gives strawberry-flavoured preparations their characteristic pink-red hue, making finished bakes and desserts visually appealing
Note: Contains artificial colour (E122 Carmoisine). May cause hyperactivity in children sensitive to food colourings. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Country of Origin
Produced in the United Kingdom by Annam – a brand established to serve the South Asian diaspora community in Europe with authentic and familiar food ingredients, trusted by home bakers and professional cooks across the UK and Europe for decades.
Why Bakers Choose Annam Strawberry Essence
The Flavouring That Delivers Consistent Results
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Intensely concentrated – just ¼ to ½ teaspoon is enough to flavour an entire cake or batch of desserts; one 28ml bottle lasts for many recipes
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Heat-stable formula – the strawberry flavour remains vibrant and aromatic even after baking at high oven temperatures, unlike fresh fruit which fades during cooking
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Consistent flavour every time – no seasonal variation in sweetness or ripeness; the same quantity delivers the same result in every batch
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Beautiful pink-red colour – the included food colouring naturally tints your bakes and desserts a lovely strawberry pink without needing a separate colouring agent
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Versatile across sweet recipes – works in cakes, cupcakes, biscuits, milkshakes, ice cream, jellies, custards, Indian mithai, and more
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Long shelf life – the concentrated, sealed formula keeps well for a long time, reducing waste compared to fresh fruit
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Trusted Annam quality – a well-established brand in South Asian food ingredients, widely used by home bakers and professional cooks across Europe
How to Use
General Dosage Guide
Because Annam Essence Strawberry 28ml is highly concentrated, always start with a small amount and adjust to taste. The colour also intensifies with quantity, so add gradually for both flavour and colour control.
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Cakes & cupcakes: ¼ to ½ teaspoon per standard recipe (serves 8–10)
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Milkshakes & smoothies: 2–4 drops per glass for a subtle flavour; up to ¼ teaspoon for a stronger strawberry taste
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Ice cream & frozen desserts: ¼ teaspoon per 500ml of ice cream base before churning
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Indian sweets (mithai): 3–5 drops added to kheer, barfi, or halwa for a strawberry-flavoured variation
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Buttercream & frosting: 3–5 drops per batch of buttercream for a naturally pink, strawberry-flavoured icing
In Baking – Step by Step
- Prepare your cake, muffin, or biscuit batter as per your recipe.
- Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Annam Essence Strawberry to the wet ingredients (eggs, butter, milk) before combining with dry ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly to distribute the flavour and colour evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake as directed – the strawberry flavour and pink tint will remain vivid after baking.
- For frosting, add a few drops to your buttercream and beat well until the colour is uniform.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Keep the cap tightly sealed after each use to prevent evaporation of the flavouring compounds.
- Store at room temperature – refrigeration is not required.
- Always check the best-before date printed on the bottle before use.
Tip: For a stunning strawberry layer cake, use Annam Essence Strawberry 28ml in both the sponge batter and the buttercream frosting – the flavour carries through every layer and the natural pink tint makes for a beautiful finish without any additional food colouring.
