Help? is almond extract the same as almond essence

wineo, Dec 27, 3:30am
I have a recipie that I want to try that calls for 2 tbs Amaretto Liquer, or 2 tsp almond extract. the liquer is to expensive but I can only find almond essence not almond extract, are they one in the same
thanks

alebix, Dec 27, 3:39am
It is stronger though.

Extract is made from almonds and essence is almond flavoured.

cookessentials, Dec 27, 3:39am
No, they are not. An essence is made from artificial flavours and chemicals to give one the "taste" almond extract is completely different, almond extract is a pure, natural product made from the oil of bitter almonds.

cookessentials, Dec 27, 3:44am
59 mls costs $14.50 you dont need much. You can tell how good it is when you smell it.

wineo, Dec 27, 3:52am
I am in Auckland(North Shore) any suggestions as to where I might be able to buy almond extract please

cookessentials, Dec 27, 3:53am
try Trademe

alebix, Dec 27, 4:03am

wineo, Dec 18, 8:00am
Thanx for all your help have sorted it