Liquid Smoke – or as it is called in Germany – liquid smoke or liquid smoke is especially important in Europe among grill fans as absolute insider tip . In the USA, the smoke flavor from the bottle much more popular and more widespread But slowly the number of European area the demand for liquid smoke. We would therefore like to point out that trendy product from America and raise important questions about the liquid smoke Among other things, we will briefly discuss the Story of Liquid Smoke, take a look at the Production , give valuable tips regarding dosage and storage of liquid smoke and answer the question whether liquid smoke harmful to health is.
First of all, let us clarify what the liquid smoke actually is. The liquid smoke is, if you will, a strong and aromatic ingredient (not a sauce!) that can be used when cooking, frying or grilling to give the dish a smoky barbecue flavor Liquid smoke is particularly popular with meat dishes of all kinds – but it can also easily be used with fish, soups and even cheese.
Production and Origin of Liquid Smoke
The origin of liquid smoke lies – how could it be otherwise – in the USA . The American pharmacists Ernest H. Wright first came up with the idea in the 19th century, Hickory to burn, the resulting smoke cool and condense and to mix this condensate with water. The result was taste perspective surprisingly well. With the help of a chemist, the method described above was extraction of liquid smoke further developed and optimized so that substances that are hazardous to health largely filtered out At the end of the 20th century, more precisely in 1985, the pharmacist Wright reported the patent for the production of liquid smoke which also marked the birth of his product "Wright's Liquid Smoke" represented.
Although there are only very few manufacturers of liquid smoke, everyone has certainly consumed a product in which liquid smoke – usually labelled as "smoke flavor" – was included.
The industrial use Liquid smoke is no longer a rarity. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the use of liquid smoke saves the industry costs and time Ham and meat, for example, no longer need to be complex smoking processes There is also a smokehouse, which is used for smoking process is required by using Liquid Smoke no longer required . Usually the products are sprayed with liquid smoke so that they pleasant smoky aroma receive.
On the other hand, certain products are difficult or impossible to obtain. Do not smoke at all . You have probably already grabbed a bag of chips in the supermarket where the smoky taste was the main thing. Have you had a look at the ingredient list thrown? It is very likely that "smoke flavor" to read. But also the Classic BBQ sauces , which are characterized by a smoky taste, usually contain smoke flavoring – mostly in the form of liquid smoke.
As you can see, the liquid smoke (in the form of smoke aroma) comes into effect at a variety of products and has therefore long since become part of our society, even if we have not yet never really noticed have.
Is liquid smoke harmful to health?
In times of artificial additives and Flavour enhancers , all of which do not enjoy a good reputation, one rightly asks the question whether flavours and co. really free of harmful substances and harmless to your health. To answer this question, we should first take a look at the "real" smoke which gives the meat on the grill the typical smoky taste When wood and coal are burned, so-called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (short: PAH). These are according to the Federal Environment Agency for hazardous to health and the environment Smoke is – at least from a chemical point of view – very complex and depends on many factors. For example, the concentration of oxygen when smoking, the temperature , but also the wood used a crucial role. The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons released during smoking usually end up in the meat or product that is smoked or grilled.
In the production of liquid smoke is the energy produced by the combustion of Wood chips or sawdust , smoke from a cleaning With the help of multiple filters Harmful substances (such as PAH) are extracted. The end product, the liquid smoke, can thus be used as far less worrying be considered as “normal smoke”. The question of whether liquid smoke is harmful to health can be answered current state of science , so answer with “no”. In our opinion, one could even go so far as to say that the use of liquid smoke significantly healthier than the “natural” smoke, which passes into the meat along with harmful substances.
Where can I buy liquid smoke?
Although the smoke flavor is found in many different products, the liquid smoke – at least in retail – not so easy to get. With a little luck you can find the liquid smoke in well-stocked supermarkets or Grill specialist shops . If you want to be on the safe side or have a large selection prefers, orders the liquid smoke conveniently online.
We at American Heritage have the Liquid Smoke from Lazy Kettle Brand (imported from the USA) in our assortment, as we are very high standards in terms of quality and taste – and it met our requirements (compared to products from other manufacturers). This starts with the extremely clear and natural ingredients list , which only includes smoke flavor and water and ends with outstandingly authentic and intense smoke flavor , as only Hickory- and mesquite wood Both types of wood contain the strongest smoke flavors and are therefore perfect for the Liquid Smoke .
If you are looking for a natural liquid smoke which is free from flavour enhancers, colourings and other additives, but at the same time tastes great due to its intense smoky flavor convinced, then we can offer you the Hickory Liquid Smoke from Lazy Kettle Brand highly recommend it. Just see for yourself!
Liquid smoke: use and dosage
Liquid smoke is used in the home kitchen various applications . For example, it can be used to homemade barbecue sauce the necessary smoky kick and thus ensures a authentic taste experience . Please pay attention to the Dosage . You can use the following rule of thumb: For a liter of sauce you need in about a teaspoon from liquid smoke.
Especially in cities, it is often - due to the heavy smoke development – it is not allowed to grill with charcoal. But even barbecue fans who have a soft spot for the smoky taste of meat & co. can benefit from liquid smoke benefit – and even with a Electric grill . Simply enter a drop of liquid smoke in the marinade of your meat. Please try the dosage as low as possible If the desired smoke flavor not intense enough you can always add some liquid smoke afterwards.
Our "City Grilling" tip by Patrick Ryan, our grill expert, who has already made several shows for Kabel 1, is aimed at all Grill fans in big cities : Dilute the liquid smoke with a little water (in a ratio of 1:2) and pour the mixture into a Spray bottle . This way you can meat in the oven or on the electric grill spray and do not have to wait for the characteristic smoke aromas a charcoal grill.
Important NOTE: The liquid smoke is highly concentrated and should therefore never consumed pure For most dishes, just one drop is enough to achieve the desired smoky flavor.
Further questions about Liquid Smoke briefly answered
Finally, we would like to answer some questions about “Liquid Smoke” short and sweet answer about which we again and again stumble. If the questions not sufficient or have been answered to your satisfaction, please feel free to contact us contact us !
What should be taken into account when storing liquid smoke?
Once you have opened the Liquid Smoke, you should store it in a cool and dry place Store the opened bottle in the Refrigerator . This is not a must, but with some warmer temperatures but absolutely recommendable in midsummer.
Is liquid smoke suitable for vegans?
This question cannot (unfortunately) be answered in general terms. It is certainly possible that animal fatty acids contained in liquid smoke. If in doubt, it helps to look at the Ingredients list . A natural Liquid Smoke, on the other hand, which only consists of smoke flavor and water (like our Hickory Liquid Smoke by Lazy Kettle Brand) is of course completely vegan and can therefore be consumed by vegetarians and vegans without any problems It is best to pay attention to the label and search specifically for phrases such as “free from further additives”.
Can I smoke food with liquid smoke?
This question can be answered relatively easily: no! Liquid Smoke has no preservative Effect on food. In traditional smoking, the food is Water is removed . This means that the food in question lasts longer. Liquid smoke, on the other hand, is a Aroma that gives the food cannot remove water and therefore cannot make it more durable.
