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.
Extract in "vanilla extract" is simply the liquid extracted from the insides of a vanilla bean.
The main difference between pure vanilla extract and vanilla extract is that pure vanilla extract is made solely from vanilla beans and alcohol, while regular vanilla extract may contain artificial flavors or additives in addition to vanilla beans. Pure vanilla extract is considered to have a more intense and authentic vanilla flavor compared to regular vanilla extract.
Unless specified otherwise vanilla in a recipe is generally vanilla extract.
You can get a bottle of vanilla extract at any grocery store.
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.
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.
no
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.
Vanilla extract can be used in place of vanilla bean paste. The equivalent of 1 tablespoon of paste is 1 tbsp. extract.
No, it is not safe to put vanilla extract in your eyes. Vanilla extract is meant for culinary use only and can cause irritation, burning, and damage to the eyes if it comes into contact with them. If you have any concerns about your eyes, it is best to seek advice from a healthcare professional.
Pure vanilla is made from vanilla beans, while vanilla extract is a mixture of vanilla beans and alcohol. Pure vanilla has a more intense and complex flavor compared to vanilla extract, which is milder. The use of pure vanilla can enhance the flavor of baked goods more significantly than vanilla extract.
No, there are 6 classes of nutrients and vanilla extract isn't one of them.