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Q: Why do they put alcohol in vanilla?
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What percent of alcohol is in imitation vanilla?

There is no alcohol in imitation vanilla extract


Does vanilla bean have caffeine in it?

No. Pure vanilla extract should contain only vanilla & alcohol.


Does vanilla extract contain alcohol?

"Pure" vanilla extract generally contains 35-40% alcohol... "Imitation" vanilla does not use alcohol as an ingredient


Why does vanilla extract contain alcohol?

Alcohol keeps the vanilla product fresh while amplifying the flavor. The alcohol is not harmful in small amounts.


Does ginger ale have alcohol in it?

Some Ginger ales contain vanilla extract. Vanilla extract contains alcohol.


Can you put vanilla extract in your eyes?

Not if you wish to keep your sight. According to an MSDS (material safety data sheet) Vanilla Extract contains "Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof"


What brands of vanilla flavoring have no alcohol?

I'm not sure of particular brands. But, there is a little ethyl alcohol used to aid extraction. Natural vanilla flavoring is derived from using real vanilla beans with little or no alcohol.


How much alcohol is in imitation vanilla?

No. Only "pure" vanilla extract is made with alcohol


What kind of alcohol is in vanilla extract?

Ethanol.


Is it dangerous to boil vanilla?

Since vanilla extract is mostly alcohol, it probably wouldn't be a good idea.


Does vanilla extract make mold?

Vanilla extract has a high alcohol content, and is usually not subject to mold.


Is vanilla extract safe on hair?

Since it has a high volume of alcohol, it will dry it out if you use it directly on your hair. I can't think of any other reason why you would want to put vanilla extract in your hair, but if it's to give your hair a vanilla scent, you can add a small amount to your conditioner, then rinse.