What is the difference between extract and concentrate​?

While often used interchangeably, flavor extracts and flavor concentrates have distinct characteristics:

• Extracts are made by infusing natural ingredients in alcohol, creating authentic flavor profiles. They're typically alcohol-based and offer the most natural taste.

• Concentrates are highly potent, water-based flavorings carried on gum acacia (gum arabic) that require less product per use. They are Nature's Flavors' most versatile format — designed primarily for baking, where the gum acacia helps hold the flavor through the oven (for example, a concentrate can hold through about an hour of baking at 400°F) — and they are also well suited to ice cream, dairy, candies, and alcohol-free beverages. Concentrates disperse in water but can add slight cloudiness, so they are not the choice for a clear beverage.