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Boyajian Orange Oil - Pure - 5 Oz

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I have been using orange oil for several years now. A small amount mixed in a recipe gives the after-taste of orange, much the same as grated orange peel. Too much will leave a bitter after-taste, but about a scant cap full will add great flavor. The orange oil keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. I've used it with fish, sweet potatoes, cakes and pies, orange flavored beef. The sky's the limit

The other reviewers have already told you about the wondrous ways to use it in food but I specifically buy it for cleaning. I add about a tablespoon of it to a sink full of water to mop my hardwood floors. Also, it take sticky icky glue residue from stickers, tape etc right off (orange oil is the main ingredient in "Goo Gone" a glue off cleaning product). I recently used it to remove tape from hardwood floors. If you use it straight it will dull the shine so mix it with another type of cooking oil and do a test in a hidden area. After removing tape residue with the oil mixture you MUST clean it with soap and water to remove any orange oil residue. Also, to keep it fresh you have to keep it in the refrigerator. Be sure to wipe the bottom of the bottle before placing it in the fridge because it will eat through the plastic cubby bins. I have many eaten/burned through circular marks from the glass container on my new french door refrigerator cubbys because I forgot to wipe the drip off the bottom.

I've all but given up using citrus zest due to the benefits the oils. While both have great flavor, orange oil is definately stronger (and goes further) than zest. As it is a liquid, it does not add unwanted texture to your dish, either. I use orange and lemon oils in my NY cheesecake and have always had terrific results. The scent given to foods is stronger than with zest, too. I love the stuff. I just wish the bottles came with drop applicators. (I've tried other lids with droppers inside, but the bottle opening doesn't fit them.... at least for the small 1 oz bottle.)

This orange oil is absolutely wonderful for flavoring baked goods. A little goes a long way and the bottle lasts a long time with no loss of flavor.

While a little bit pricey, Boyajian oils are exceptional and well worth the money. A 5 oz bottle lasts a long time. I use the orange oil in pastry glazes and in quick breads like scones. Flavor is exceptional. I will never use any other extract again. I highly recommend this product!