No. It is also used in aromatherapy. In fact some hospitals are experimenting with using the scent of vanilla to calm patients before an MRI or CAT scan.
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.
No. Pure vanilla extract should contain only vanilla & alcohol.
No. Only "pure" vanilla extract is made with alcohol
Yes you would use the same amount of either one. The only difference would be if the pure vanilla extract were a double or triple strength variant
Pure vanilla extract should contain only three elements. Alcohol (at least 35% or 70 proof), water, and vanilla beans.
Vanilla essence and vanilla extract are not the same. Vanilla essence is artificial, and vanilla extract comes from pure vanilla.
"Pure" vanilla extract is, in effect, a liqueur and should have an indefinite shelf life provided it is stored properly.
Yes, but it may take more powder to receive the same affect of its liquid cousin. You will want to make sure that the all of the powder dissolves, so add it to the eggs, oil, or butter called for in the recipe. It is also a great hot beverage flavoring.
No, they are not the same. Clear vanilla extract is made with glycerine and predominately used by fondant cake makers or for icings that are needed to remain absolutely white. They're are some people who buy it because its label reads "NO ALCOHOL", even though it is still made with an alcohol solvent. The end result still contains a minute amount, but not enough for the FDA to have it listed as an ingredient.
No it does not only if you had a problem at first or you drank 2 bottles of it
It's not illegal, just stupid. Getting drunk as a minor is only going to cause you problems. Drinking vanilla extract may not be illegal, but what you might do while drunk could be.
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.