Category: Food Substitutes

  • When making your decision about where to buy vanilla extract, you will want to do some homework. Checking out a few brands and samples before you buy is the best way to be sure you know what kind of quality product you are getting. Here are some things to consider when trying to find the…

  • Many people enjoy the flavor of vanilla extract in their cooking, their coffee, and other desserts. But did you know that this aromatic spice can be eaten in a raw state? In fact, there is a type of ice cream that is made with just milk and vanilla extract. It’s called “sorbet” and it’s a…

  • There’s a time and a place for everything, and in baking, vanilla is that special ingredient that makes your desserts taste so much like the ones you ate years ago. But beyond the nostalgia factor, does vanilla really have any benefits? And if not, is there a way to make your cake taste just as…

  • Dark Vanilla A type of vanilla flavor derived from Madagascar and Bourbon vanilla beans, like cookies, cake batter, or bread dough. It has a rich body and deep flavor with lingering sweetness and warmth. DarkVanilla is an essential ingredient in ice cream, custards, creamy sauces, or fillings for tarts. With its deep tones of vanilla,…

  • Do you ever find yourself confused about the vernacular when it comes to essential oils? You won’t anymore after reading this post! Today we’ll break down the difference between all three of these oils, starting with a brief explanation of what they are. Vanilla is a spice with a rich and delicious flavor which gives…

  • One of the most versatile ingredients in baking, vanilla extract is essential for the flavor of any dessert. Vanilla extract is made from water-soluble alcohol, vanilla beans, and pure vegetable glycerin. The extract comes in two different varieties: double-strength and regular strength. Double-strength extract has twice as much vanilla bean content as regular extract. Double-strength…

  • Vanilla beans are one of the most popular flavors in the world. Perhaps that is because it is also one of the most difficult flavors to reproduce artificially. Vanilla extract is extracted from vanilla beans, usually by soaking thinly sliced or chopped vanilla pods in an alcohol-water solution for 8 weeks or more. The extract…

  • Is it just me, or does the idea of eating vanilla extract raw make your mouth water? If so, you’re probably wondering if you should be consuming vanilla extract raw. The answer is no, it’s not safe to eat vanilla extract raw. So how can you still enjoy a sweet and aromatic taste in your…

  • If you’ve ever wondered what difference between butter flavoring and extract, or if the products are the same thing, fear not. In this post, I’ll give you a breakdown of the differences and what they mean for you. When you’re making baked goods, the right choice of butter flavoring or extract can make all the…

  • French vanilla ice cream is just like plain vanilla ice cream made with egg yolks, but the flavor comes from the addition of vanilla extract. Vanilla ice cream has a much lighter, sweeter flavor than French vanilla because only sugar and milk are used. The richness in color comes from the darker brown food coloring…