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"Pure" vanilla extract generally contains 35-40% alcohol... "Imitation" vanilla does not use alcohol as an ingredient
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y ago"Pure" vanilla extract is regulated by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to a maximum of 35% alcohol.
Imitation vanilla extract generally doesn't contain alcohol
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Does vanilla bean have caffeine in it?
No. Pure vanilla extract should contain only vanilla & alcohol.
Does ginger ale have alcohol in it?
Some Ginger ales contain vanilla extract. Vanilla extract contains alcohol.
Why does vanilla extract contain alcohol?
Alcohol keeps the vanilla product fresh while amplifying the flavor. The alcohol is not harmful in small amounts.
What percent of alcohol is in imitation vanilla?
Imitation vanilla extract typically contains about 35% alcohol.
What elements are in pure vanilla?
Pure vanilla extract should contain only three elements. Alcohol (at least 35% or 70 proof), water, and vanilla beans.
According to US FDA standards the extract of what ice cream flavor must contain 35 alcohol?
vanilla
How much alcohol is in imitation vanilla?
No. Only "pure" vanilla extract is made with alcohol
Does vanilla extract make mold?
Vanilla extract has a high alcohol content, and is usually not subject to mold.
What kind of alcohol is in vanilla extract?
Ethanol.
Can pure vanilla extract be used for an alcoholics diet diet?
No, not if they are trying to quit drinking. Vanilla extract has a high alcohol content.
Is it dangerous to boil vanilla?
Since vanilla extract is mostly alcohol, it probably wouldn't be a good idea.
Can children purchase vanilla extract?
Some communities have restricted the sale of "pure" vanilla extract to children because of the relatively high alcohol content.
