HEILALA - Alcohol Free Pure Vanilla Extract - With Vanilla Bean Seeds - Hand-Selected, Ethically Sourced & Cold-Pressed - 50ml

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While you may need to wait a longer or use more of this recipe to get the same effect as you would with standard vanilla extract, the fact that it does not have alcohol is appealing to many who wish to avoid it for a variety of reasons. Vanilla extract is an essential ingredient in baking. Without it, recipes seem flat and muted. Even when vanilla isn't the main attraction in baked goods, it helps elevate other flavors. If you want more control over the flavor and quality of this foundational ingredient, you need to know how to make vanilla extract. Following are all the supplies and ingredients that you will need to learn how to make vanilla extract without alcohol. This recipe makes about 8 oz of vanilla extract.

Pompona: Also called “vanilla banana” due to its large size, this variety is cultivated in Guadeloupe, Martinique, or Brazil. It has a floral aroma with notes of plum. Vanilla essence, also known as artificial vanilla extract, is typically made using water, ethanol, propylene glycol, emulsifiers, and chemically produced flavors and colors. When stored in a cool dark place, homemade vanilla extract will last indefinitely. However, for optimal flavor and aroma, it is best used within 5 years. Is vanilla extract gluten-free?

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Instead of ethanol alcohol, glycerin is used as a natural solvent to extract the flavors of the vanilla bean. It’s how alcohol-free vanilla extracts and flavorings are made. The best non-alcoholic vanilla extracts Note: If you are using alcohol, you will know it’s done when it smells sweet of vanilla and not like alcohol. However, it's still a fantastic recipe for those who want to avoid alcohol in their vanilla extract. The word Fold identifies the quantity of Vanilla Beans used in the production of the Extract. The higher the Fold the stronger the Extract.

The first step to making vanilla extract is to prep your bean. Use the tip of a sharp knife to cut through the vanilla bean, exposing the tiny seeds inside. (This is sometimes called “vanilla caviar” because it’s the richest, most flavorful part of the bean.) In the U.S. you will have to look for vanilla flavoring, since it cannot legally be called an extract given that it’s alcohol-free. To ensure it doesn’t use imitation or artificial vanillin, go with USDA organic. The best and most well-known brands are Simply Organic and Frontier Co-Op. Choose what catches your eye or what you have on hand. This is part of the fun! 4. Pour in your alcoholAdditionally, depending on the brand, the flavor of vanilla extract is generally twice as strong as that of vanilla essence. So if you’re using vanilla essence in a recipe that calls for pure vanilla extract, you’ll want to use up to twice as much. Recommended uses If you are hesitant to use vanilla extract in your drink recipes, you can skip it. We recommend looking for a non alcoholic vanilla extract. There are plenty of alcohol free vanillas on the market that will make your drinks great and alleviate any worries you may have about the alcohol content of vanilla. Once you’ve acquired your beans and alcohol, you’re ready to start assembling your vanilla extract. Follow these steps: A small glass bottle or jar with a lid. One that is easily poured from is preferred! I just use repurposed glass jars, but these amber colored bottles would be perfect!