Tulsi Flavour Oil is an oil-soluble, alcohol-free food flavouring that carries the grassy, leafy aroma of Holy Basil (Ocimum basilicum). You add a few drops to batters, curries, juices and mocktails to get a clean tulsi note without steeping fresh leaves, and because it is heat-stable it holds up even at high baking temperatures. Azlok offers it from a small 100 GM bottle up to 20 KG for bulk users, starting at ₹269.
What is Tulsi Flavour Oil?
This is a flavouring essence made from tulsi leaves, blended into an edible vegetable oil base along with permitted nature-identical flavouring substances. It is light yellow, oil-soluble, GMO-free and vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients and no added alcohol. The idea is simple: concentrated, consistent tulsi flavour that you can measure by the drop instead of guessing with fresh herb quantities.
Because it is oil-soluble rather than water-soluble, it disperses beautifully into fats — think ghee, butter, cooking oil, chocolate and rich batters. That property also makes it reliable in slow-cooked curries and baked goods where water-based essences can flash off.
How to use it in food and drinks
A little goes a long way. Always start small and adjust to taste, since flavour oils are far more concentrated than fresh leaves.
- Baking: Add a drop or two to cakes, cookies, muffins or bread dough. It survives oven heat well, so the tulsi character stays present after baking.
- Curries and side dishes: Stir a small amount into the finishing oil or tempering for a herbal lift.
- Juices and sherbets: Because it is oil-based, blend it into a little sugar syrup or a fat-containing component first, then mix through for even flavour.
- Mocktails: A single drop can perfume a whole jug of a lime or cucumber cooler.
- Confectionery: Works in chocolates, fudges and infused syrups where an oil base is welcome.
A simple dosing approach
- Begin with 1 drop per 250–500 g of batter or per litre of drink.
- Mix thoroughly and taste.
- Add one more drop only if needed — over-dosing gives a harsh, medicinal edge.
Tips and safety notes
This is a food-grade flavouring, but treat it with the same care you would any concentrated ingredient.
- Do not use neat: It is meant to be dispersed into food, not consumed straight from the bottle.
- Measure by the drop: Concentrated flavour oils can overwhelm a dish quickly. Under-dose and build up.
- Combine with fat first: Since it will not dissolve in water alone, mix it into oil, ghee, syrup or batter for even distribution.
- Keep away from children and store it clearly labelled, away from other bottles.
- Check the accompanying COA and MSDS if you are using it for commercial production, so you can document what goes into your product.
Buying and storage
Azlok stocks Tulsi Flavour Oil in 100 GM, 500 GM, 1 KG, 5 KG, 10 KG and 20 KG packs, so home bakers and small food businesses can both find a sensible size. For occasional home use, the 100 GM bottle lasts a surprisingly long time given how little you need per recipe.
Store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep the cap tightly closed between uses to preserve aroma. Under these conditions the shelf life is about two years. Avoid leaving it near a hot stove or in a warm cupboard, as heat and light slowly dull the flavour.
FAQ
Is Tulsi Flavour Oil the same as tulsi essential oil?
No. This is a food flavouring essence made in an edible vegetable oil base, meant for adding taste to food and drinks. Essential oils are aromatic extracts intended for aromatherapy and cosmetic use, not general cooking.
Can I use it in hot cooking and baking?
Yes. It is designed to retain its aroma and taste at high temperatures, so it works in curries, tempering and oven baking without losing its character.
Will it mix into water-based drinks?
It is oil-soluble, so it does not dissolve directly in plain water. Blend it into a fat or sugar syrup first, then stir that into your juice, sherbet or mocktail for even flavour.
Is it vegan and alcohol-free?
Yes. It contains no animal-derived ingredients and no added alcohol, and it is GMO-free, so it suits vegan and alcohol-free recipes.
How much should I use?
Start with one drop per 250–500 g of food or per litre of drink, mix well, taste, and add more only if needed. Concentrated flavour oils are easy to overdo.