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Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is a concentrated vanilla flavoring used primarily in baking, confectionery, and sweet beverages.

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About Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring made by soaking cured vanilla beans in a carrier, traditionally a mixture of alcohol and water. It is used in cakes, biscuits, custards, ice cream, confectionery, sauces, and sweet drinks.

It has a concentrated, fragrant vanilla flavour and aroma, usually without notable sweetness. Strength varies with bean quantity, extraction time, carrier, and product standards, while some extracts include fine vanilla particles or added sweetener.

Vanilla extract is generally sold in small bottles as a clear to dark brown liquid. It disperses readily through batters, creams, and sauces. Vanilla paste, powder, whole beans, and imitation vanilla flavouring are separate products with different handling and intensity.

Ingredient type
extract

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Local names for vanilla extract

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English

Vanilla Extract

English

vanilla extract (concentrated)

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English

Vanilla extract, imitation, alcohol

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Vanilla Extract nutrition & diet

Vanilla Extract nutritional value

Vanilla extract

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
288kcal
Protein
0.1g
Carbs
12.7g
Fat
0.1g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the measured vanilla extract portion added to the recipe, distinguishing it from vanilla bean, paste, or synthetic flavoring. Its carrier and concentration vary by product, so check whether the extract includes alcohol, water, sugar, syrup, or other ingredients. Usually it is incorporated into a larger prepared food.

Compare the right form: Match references to vanilla extract with the same product composition and carrier, distinguishing it from vanilla flavoring, paste, powder, or bean.

Diet considerations

Vanilla extract is derived from vanilla plant material, but commercial products may contain alcohol, sugar, syrup, water, or other carriers. The finished food may add dairy, eggs, gelatin, or cereal ingredients. Compatibility and carbohydrate pattern should therefore be assessed from the extract label and the complete recipe, not the flavor name alone.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Depends on the version
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Typically incompatible
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Distilled Alcohol. Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Distilled Alcohol. Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Distilled Alcohol. Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Typically incompatible
Recorded common ingredients: Distilled Alcohol. This profile identifies an alcoholic ingredient. Check the actual formulation and preparation against your halal requirements. Recipes and products can differ.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Vanilla extract ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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