Esencia De Vainilla - Vanilla Essence - Umsha 1LT

A sweet, warm and enveloping scent that is released as soon as you open the bottle. Umsha vanilla essence is the dark liquid flavouring designed to give every baked batter and spoon dessert that characteristic, rounded fragrance typical of South American baking.

The fluid texture blends instantly without leaving lumps and without altering the hydration of your preparations. It adds a slight amber note and delivers a persistent fragrance that does not fade during high-temperature baking.

The classic ingredient of South American desserts

In Latin American pantries, a bottle of vanilla flavouring is never missing. For those who grew up with homemade desserts, this liquid flavouring represents everyday afternoon snacks, breakfast cakes and family celebrations.

In Andean and Peruvian cuisine, this ingredient plays a fundamental role. It serves to balance rich and full-bodied ingredients such as dulce de leche, evaporated milk or condensed milk, binding flavours together and rounding out the overall sweetness of desserts.

How to dose vanilla essence

Using this liquid extract is very simple, but its concentration allows you to achieve an excellent result with minimal doses. Just a few steps are enough to distribute the aroma evenly throughout the batter.

For a classic round-tin cake you need about one teaspoon, equal to five millilitres of product. Always add the liquid to the wet ingredients of the mixture before incorporating the sifted dry ingredients.

In preparations based on beaten eggs and sugar, pour in the flavouring while whipping the yolks. The egg fats bind ideally with the aromatic compounds, softening the smell of raw egg and ensuring a uniform final result.

For sauces and puddings heated on the hob, add it towards the end of cooking just before turning off the heat. The gentle heat will release the aroma without dispersing it through prolonged boiling.

Traditional desserts to use it in

This ingredient is at the heart of many homemade preparations and baking recipes:

• Alfajores: scents the cornflour pastry that holds the creamy manjar blanco filling.
• Arroz con leche: completes the milky rice pudding alongside citrus zest and sweet spices.
• Crema volteada: gives fullness to the bain-marie dessert, complementing the glossy layer of caramel.
• Queque tradizionale: the soft breakfast sponge cake that calls for a rounded, oven-resistant flavour.
• Pasticceria da credenza: dipping biscuits, shortbreads and muffins to bake in large trays.

Ideal pairings and companion flavours

The flavouring combines wonderfully with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, creating the comforting, spiced profile of home baking.

In chocolate or bitter cocoa mixtures, a few drops soften the roasted notes and bring greater harmony to the dessert. It also works brilliantly with desiccated coconut and stewed apples.

You can add a drop to warm milk, fruit smoothies or homemade spreads to add an aromatic note without making them heavy.

How to store the bottle

Store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. A kitchen cupboard away from heat sources such as hobs or ovens is the ideal spot.

After each use, wipe the nozzle with a dry cloth and tighten the cap securely to prevent the loss of volatile aromas. There is no need to keep the product in the fridge: it keeps perfectly at room temperature.

The yield of the 1-litre bulk format

The 1L bottle represents the ideal size for those who bake frequently or want a long-lasting supply. With an average dose of five millilitres per mixture, one litre allows you to make up to two hundred cakes or countless trays of biscuits.

It is the cost-effective solution for workshops, passionate home bakers or large families who bake regularly and seek practical convenience.

Who it is suitable for

This bottle is right for you if you love baking cakes, biscuits and creams without ever running out of flavouring. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking for the fragrance of Latin American bakes in a cost-effective format.

However, it is not suitable if you are looking for whole pods to scrape visible seeds from to decorate a pale cream.

Frequently asked questions

How does it differ from vanillin powder?

The liquid flavouring offers a warmer, more rounded profile than powdered sachets, dissolving instantly in both hot and cold preparations without needing prolonged stirring to dissolve crystals.

Does this vanilla essence alter the colour of creams?

The dark hue imparts a slightly amber tint to light batters. In baked goods it remains invisible, whilst in white creams it lends a pleasant, natural ivory tint.

Can I use vanilla essence in cold drinks?

Certainly. As a liquid formula, it dissolves immediately in juices, milkshakes, plant-based milk and smoothies with a quick stir.

How long does the one-litre bottle keep once opened?

Thanks to its composition, once properly closed and stored away from direct light, it keeps for many months, retaining all its fragrance intact.