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The beans themselves are not. However, vanilla extract is frequently dissolved in alcohol.
Imitation vanilla extract typically contains about 35% alcohol.
"Pure" vanilla extract generally contains 35-40% alcohol... "Imitation" vanilla does not use alcohol as an ingredient
Some Ginger ales contain vanilla extract. Vanilla extract contains alcohol.
No. Pure vanilla extract should contain only vanilla & alcohol.
No. Only "pure" vanilla extract is made with alcohol
Vanilla extract has a high alcohol content, and is usually not subject to mold.
Ethanol.
Alcohol keeps the vanilla product fresh while amplifying the flavor. The alcohol is not harmful in small amounts.
No, not if they are trying to quit drinking. Vanilla extract has a high alcohol content.
Since vanilla extract is mostly alcohol, it probably wouldn't be a good idea.
Some communities have restricted the sale of "pure" vanilla extract to children because of the relatively high alcohol content.