An alcohol or alcohol-water solution containing a flavoring agent.
A pharmaceutical preparation obtained by dissolving the active constituents of a drug with a suitable solvent, evaporating the solvent, and adjusting to proscribe standards.
A concentrated preparation (semiliquid, solid or dry powder) of the soluble fraction of plant material.
Substance that is extracted from another in concentrated form and retains its properties.
A preparation made by removing water or alcohol from a substance, leaving only the essence.
A preparation containing the pharmacologically active principles of a drug, made by evaporating a solution of the drug in water, alcohol, or ether.
Extracts are preparations, usually of a semi-solid consistency, containing the active parts of various plants extracted in one of several ways. In the case of some extracts, the juice of the fresh plant is simply pressed out and purified; in the case of others the active principles are dissolved out in water, which is then to a great extent driven off by evaporation. Other extracts are similarly made with the help of alcohol, and in some cases ether is the solvent.
A concentrated preparation of the active constituents of a plant or animal drug obtained by evaporating a solution of the drug in water, alcohol or ether.
A medicine or other substance which contains the essence of a plant. Extracts are made in a variety of ways, depending upon the best method of drawing out the principle elements from the plant. Decoctions, infusions, and tinctures are all extracts.
A concentrated mixture that encapsulates the essence of a substance, including its flavor, color, and nutritional value, is commonly known as a “extract”.
An extract typically refers to a solution of essential oils or other flavoring ingredients in alcohol, which is commonly used in cooking and baking for flavoring. Examples of common extracts include almond, anise, orange, lemon, citron, peppermint, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, and caraway. While synthetic extracts are also available, they tend to lack the richness and delicacy of natural extracts, but are a more cost-effective alternative for home cooking. These synthetic products are often labeled as imitation flavors.