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Not if its real vanilla. True vanillia extract is just the result of vanilla beans soaked in alcohol, usually Bourbon or rum, until the flavor of the vanilla is thouroghly encorporated, then the solid matter is removed. So drinking vanilla extract is similar to drinking very strongly flavored bourbon. Be warned, it will not be sweet, and often the price of the vanilla is a direct correlation to the quality of the beans and alcohol. Artificial vanilla, on the other hand, is a combination of chemicals, usually man made and synthesized to taste like vanilla. Personally I wouldn't touch the stuff, not even for baking.
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∙ 11y agoNo -- it can certainly be overwhelming when you taste it, but it's not dangerous. Keep in mind that it has a significant alcohol percentage as well, but a small bottle doesn't really have enough to be dangerous.
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∙ 7y agoMost of it evaporates during extended baking or cooking times. The alcohol in vanilla extract is also spread out over an entire recipe , so any amount consumed by a single individual is very small. ( Most recipes only use about a teaspoon or two of extract for an entire cake or baked recipe - so divide 1-2 teaspoons by the number of servings in an entire dessert - then subtract the amount that already burned off from cooking.)
Alcohol Burn-off Chart The following chart data comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture with information on how much alcohol remains in your food with specific cooking methods. Keep in mind that this is the percentage of alcohol remaining of the original addition.
Alcohol Burn-off ChartPreparation
Method / Percent Retained
alcohol added to boiling liquid & removed from heat 85%
alcohol flamed 75%
no heat, stored overnight 70%
baked, 25 minutes, alcohol not stirred into mixture 45%
Baked/simmered dishes with alcohol stirred into mixture:15 minutes cooking time 40%
30 minutes cooking time 35%
1 hour cooking time 25%
1.5 hours cooking time 20%
2 hours cooking time 10%
2.5 hours cooking time 5%
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∙ 13y agoVanilla Extract can be good for you and it can not be good for you, itdepends what you are eating it with, but fron my poiny of view it's not because it has sugarin it and sugar is not healthy for you
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∙ 11y agoYes, preferabbly in Root Beer.
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Is Vanilla extract harmful during pregnancy. Most cakes have vanilla extract. Should they be avoided?
I haven't ever heard of vanilla extract harming the unborn baby, but ask a Dr, if you are worried.
Is vanilla extract dangerous to dogs?
It can be. Vanilla extract has a high alcohol content, which can be quite harmful to dogs. Do NOT give it to a dog, or apply it to the dog's skin. Not only will it serve no purpose, but it can be harmful to the dog, and will definitely cause discomfort.
What does extract mean in vanilla extract?
Extract in "vanilla extract" is simply the liquid extracted from the insides of a vanilla bean.
Why does vanilla extract contain alcohol?
Alcohol keeps the vanilla product fresh while amplifying the flavor. The alcohol is not harmful in small amounts.
When vanilla is an ingredient is it vanilla sugar or vanilla extract?
Unless specified otherwise vanilla in a recipe is generally vanilla extract.
Where do you get vanilla extract?
You can get a bottle of vanilla extract at any grocery store.
What are good rated brands of imitation vanilla extract?
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.
How can you substitute vanilla essence with vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract can be substitute for vanilla essence on a 1:1 basis (e.g 1tsp of vanilla extract is equal to 1tsp vanilla essence), on a strength-for-strength basis at least. But the flavour of vanilla essence will never be as good as the flavour from vanilla extract, no matter how much of it you use.
Is vanilla short for vanilla extract?
no
What can you substitute vanilla bean paste with?
Vanilla extract can be used in place of vanilla bean paste. The equivalent of 1 tablespoon of paste is 1 tbsp. extract.
Is it ok to substitute mint extract instead of vanilla extract?
unless you want whatever you are baking to taste of mint, no. that is why it is called mint extract, because it is minty, but vanilla extract is vanilla tasting.
Is vanilla extract a nutrient?
No, there are 6 classes of nutrients and vanilla extract isn't one of them.
