Ekstrü

Ekstrü is a Turkish term used to describe a substance produced by extraction, usually a concentrated preparation derived from plant material or other natural sources. In English-language contexts it aligns with the concept of an extract, but in Turkish usage the word can appear in a variety of forms, including flavorings, fragrances, and herbal preparations. Ekstrü is encountered in culinary, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and laboratory settings as a shorthand for a concentrated product obtained through extraction processes.

The concept encompasses liquids, pastes, or powders derived from materials such as fruits, herbs, spices, or other botanicals. Common production methods include solvent extraction (using water, ethanol, or other solvents), steam distillation to capture essential components, and cold pressing for some oils. The resulting ekstrü may be used directly as a flavoring, fragrance ingredient, or starting material for further processing.

In food and beverage production, ekstrü often refers to flavor or aroma concentrates added to products to impart characteristic characteristics without adding bulk material. In traditional medicine and cosmetics, ekstrü can denote tinctures, essential oils, or resinous concentrates prepared for topical or therapeutic use. The term is sometimes distinguished from ekstrakts-like terms by regional or industry-specific usage and labeling practices.

See also: ekstrakt, extract, extraction, essential oil, tincture.