Aromatic additives add unusual taste to the products. The healthiest ones are vanilla, cinnamon, and zest.
To improve the taste and smell of bakery products, aromatic additives are used. They contain a specific taste and smell due to the content of essential oils. The most useful and natural additives are vanilla, cinnamon, and zest.
Vanilla is a pod-shaped fruit. When ground, they are white. Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices to this day. This prompted the creation of an artificial substitute - vanillin. Also an alternative to vanilla is vanilla sugar (vanilla ground with sugar) or vanilla syrup. The additive is added to the dough just before heat treatment.
Cinnamon is the bark of a cinnamon tree. It is used ground. The additive has a light brown color, sweetish and slightly pungent taste. Cinnamon is often used in curls and marinades. It also has antioxidant and antimicrobial effects.
The zest is the peel of citrus fruits (lemon, tangerine, orange). The most popular is lemon peel. Thinly cut rind without white layer. It gives the dishes a sweet - sour taste without bitterness. The zest is a mild spice, so it can be used in large quantities when cooking.
