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There are several good rated brands of imitation vanilla extract, but some of my favourites are Flurber's Imitation Vanilla Extract, and Hopperstein's Imitation Vanilla Extract.
Imitation vanilla extract typically contains about 35% alcohol.
No. Only "pure" vanilla extract is made with alcohol
"Pure" vanilla extract generally contains 35-40% alcohol... "Imitation" vanilla does not use alcohol as an ingredient
vanilla extract with a little tiny bit of lemon eetract
real vanilla extract would be even better
As a noun: I always use pure vanilla extract, never imitation vanilla flavoring.As a verb: They could not extract him from the wreck without cutting the car away with a 'jaws of life'.
It is safe to say that 1 drop of the double strength is equivalent to 2 drops of regular vanilla extract. The best tasting vanilla comes from the best extract or the beans, though.
"Pure" vanilla extract is, in effect, a liqueur and should have an indefinite shelf life provided it is stored properly.
Virtually zero of any nutrient. You're generally not putting enough vanilla extract, whether genuine or imitation, to make an impact of nutrition per serving. In each Tbsp of extract, there are approximately 30 calories (the majority of which come from the alcohol base), and 0.3 g. of carbohydrates.
Essence is defined as possessing the qualities of something in concentrated form and extract is a solution (as in alcohol) of essential constituents of a complex material. So according to this, strictly the extract should be natural and the essence may be a chemical imitation. But according to Wikipedia "An extract consists of a certain percentage of true essence, or its chemical imitation, in an alcoholic solution". So as a commercial product they may be the same.
Using a good quality Vanilla Extract one teaspoon (5ml) will provide the same flavour as one bean. Beware of Vanilla Essense which is not made from Vanilla Beans. For more Vanilla info browse to www.reunionfood.co.nz