Best almond extract, according to chefs
Two picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Bon Appétit Test Kitchen, Esperanza Guzman and Mark Neufang. Recommendations come from bonappetit.com and tasteofhome.com.
Baking · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Nielsen-Massey Pure Almond Extract
Chosen by- Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
- Esperanza GuzmanSkaneateles Fields Resort
The extract recipes in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen are developed with. Guzman bakes with it in professional kitchens and finds pure almond extract “more nuanced and expressive” than imitation: “You can always tell when something is made with the real thing.”
- 2
Penzeys Pure Almond Extract
Chosen byBest overall in Taste of Home’s blind test of 10 almond extracts, “universally praised” by the panel. Neufang: “This extract has great almond flavor—and not too much alcohol.”
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Questions, answered
- What is the best almond extract, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Nielsen-Massey Pure Almond Extract, chosen by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen; Esperanza Guzman (Fields). The extract recipes in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen are developed with. Guzman bakes with it in professional kitchens and finds pure almond extract “more nuanced and expressive” than imitation: “You can always tell when something is made with the real thing.” Source: bonappetit.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for almond extract?
- No. 2 is Penzeys Pure Almond Extract, chosen by Mark Neufang (Taste of Home Test Kitchen). Only two picks cleared the bar so far. Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.