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Vanilla Extract
Other Names:
pure vanilla
What is Vanilla Extract?
Pure implies natural not artificially derived. Pure vanilla extract is made by "percolating" chopped vanilla beans with ethyl alcohol and water. Manufacturers may use a variety of types and qualities of beans. The process of extraction takes about 48 hours then the mixture is placed in tanks from anywhere from a few days to several weeks. The aged mixture is then filtered, placed in holding tanks and eventually bottled. Pure extracts may still contain some sugar, corn syrup, caramel, colors as well as stabilizers. Pure vanilla extracts must contain at least 35% alcohol. FDA requirements are a minimum of 13.35 ounces of vanilla beans to a gallon of a minimum of 35% alcohol to 65% water mixture.
Learn more about history and uses of vanilla
Substitute for Vanilla Extract
Artificial vanilla OR to vary flavor maple extract OR 1 3" vanilla bean scaped and added to recipe liquid, OR 1 teaspoon vanilla powder per teaspoon vanilla extract
Equivalents
1 oz vanilla extract. = 2 1/2 tbsp.
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Nutrition Information For Vanilla Extract
Serving Size
1 cup
Calories
599
Calories from Fat
0
% Daily Value
*
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
19mg
0%
Potassium
308g
10%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
10%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
26g
Protein
0g
0%
Vitamin A 0%
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Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
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Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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