Where can I get Fiori di Sicilia (citrus/vanilla flavouring) in Canada/the GTA?

[RenegadeX]

I recently came across a couple of interesting baking recipes that used the Italian ingredient "Fiori di Sicilia", described on at least 1 website as "an all-natural combination of citrus and vanilla with a pleasingly floral aroma".

I'd never heard of it before, but having been to Italy and eaten at many Italian bakeries both in Europe and over here, I believe I have eaten baked goods (such as pannetone) before that contained it - it's one of those "MMmmmm!.. not sure what that flavouring is, but I like it!" things. And all reviews agree, it's good stuff. However, it's also *expensive* stuff.

Flour company 'King Arthur' sells the stuff for $7.95US for 1oz on their site: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/fiori-di-sicilia-1-oz -- they say they ship to Canada but to "Call for shipping costs". Looking at their US postage prices, I'd figure it'd be about another $10, which makes it not worth it. So I'm wondering if anyone knows of any bakeries, baking supply stores or Italian food stores that might sell it in the GTA, or elsewhere in Canada.

Here's the page from King Arthur's Flour:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/I_am_RenegadeX/FioriDiSicilia.jpg

[RenegadeX]

Nobody knows?? :cry:

I used the King Arthur Flour's online C/S chat to ask how much shipping on the 1oz bottle of FdS is to Canada.

Their reply: "As we currently have 'free shipping' for our US customers, good news - all you'd have to pay is the $15 'Air-Canada' surcharge."

Say WHAT? That's insane! $15(US) to ship something that only weighs 2 or 3oz (including bottle) and only cost $8? Totally NOT worth it, so I said so, and asked if instead they could just send via USPS "First class mail international - Small Packets", which would put the postage cost at about $1.75 according to USPS site (based on 3oz shipping weight).

them: "Sorry we do not ship via that service at this time"
me: You should look into it".

Also asked if they had any Cdn distributors of their products - "no" was the answer.

If I can't find it locally, I think I can probably source it directly from Italy cheaper than King Arthur's total price!

[EchoAngel911]

i asked around and couldn't find any ...

[RenegadeX]

^ Thanks.
I found out where King Arthur gets theirs from, but they only sell in bulk quantities (17oz/500ml), and would also likely charge an arm & a leg to get it into Canada.

The hunt for a Cdn source continues..