Dolce Flav Natural Raspberry Extract 2 oz – Kosher, Sugar-Free, Concentrated Tart Raspberry Flavoring for Baking, Beverages & Desserts, Includes Measured Dropper

I used to bake all the time (and I do mean AAAALLLLL the time), but it never occurred to me that there would be raspberry extract, let alone that I'd buy it. I love raspberry, but when I put it in my baking I've always just bought raspberries to add. In the colder months, I tend to drink a lot of raspberry tea but was trying to find something a little more economical as I can easily go through a box in a week. When I saw this I read the description and decided to give it a try (the cost wasn't prohibitive so even if I wasn't crazy about it I figured I could always use it in any baking I may do). I like that there is no sugar added and it actually is a natural raspberry flavor -- it tastes like the real thing! Honestly, I wasn't expecting much....and I was so pleasantly surprised! It says to start with one or two drops because you can always add more flavor, but you can't take it out. I have 18 oz coffee mugs and I've found that 5 - 6 drops in hot water with a little monkfruit for sweetener and I have an incredible raspberry "tea"! I've tried it in my protein drink (unflavored powder providing 25 g of protein, adding a TBL of cacao powder and 6 - 8 drops of the raspberry flavoring in 16 - 24 oz of fluid and ice). I've yet to find a raspberry flavored protein drink and this makes a delicious chocolate raspberry drink. I haven't tried the protein drink with just the raspberry flavoring....but, I believe that's next cuz it would be amazingly refreshing in the summer. Can't say enough about this flavor! Using it at least five times a day since I've received it and haven't even used 1/10 of the bottle so it's really economical -- due to the concentration it should last quite a long time. Throw a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream (or frozen yoghurt) in a blender with 5 - 6 drops and you'll have a great raspberry dessert! The packaging is definitely first rate as the bottle comes in a box and is surrounded by the equivalent of packing foam to protect it. The dropper is included, but the bottle comes with a regular cap to ensure no leakage during shipping. I love that this is the product of a small business, and this business definitely takes pride in it's product AND it's packaging. I couldn't be more pleased and am looking forward to trying some of their other flavors including the caramel and coconut.

My experience is in use with Smoothies & Cold Tea. Only needs a few drops, love the dropper with it. Smells wonderful after making a smoothie, fills the room with raspberries. Taste is right on, if not over used.

The value is great. The smell is pretty strong--and kinda off. I wanted to give it 3 stars for that, but I've read descriptions of similar products and they seem to have the same issue. In fact, compared to several of those, this seems like it might be better. Surprisingly, the taste is not super strong. I bought it to put in my plain Greek yogurt with protein-powder to mask some of the protein powder taste. It does help, but I wish it was stronger in flavor so it would be a better value, not having to use as much. So I guess quality is just ok. I'm interested in trying it in my fiber-infused water--because that ain't so fun on its own. Haven't done so yet. I expect a bit of enhancement in taste, based on what I've tasted so far. Love that they include a dropper. And I have to say, it was VERY well packaged. I can't imagine it would break in the mail. Pics for size. Note the "Heart Healthy." I get a star for that, eh?

I used this to flavor some Mead. We added real raspberry and then added this as well. It smelled and tasted so good.

The raspberry extract smelled horribly and the taste was awful. It did not smell or taste anything like raspberry. Even sniffing straight from the bottle was quite offensive. I had to throw it out.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Value and quality

Haven't used it a lot yet. Will get back when I do get chance to use it.

Absolute best extract I've ever bought.