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Vanilla extract is one of the most commonly used flavorings in kitchens across America. The flavorful extract gets its distinctive aroma from vanillin, a compound naturally produced in vanilla beans. Pure vanilla extract is created when the cured beans are chopped and aged in a mixture of ethyl alcohol and water. After several months, this mixture is filtered, and vanilla extract is the result.

In the United States, the FDA has specific requirements for the amounts of vanilla beans and alcohol that must be used. The pure extract can be found in double and triple [ Read more ... ]

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