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Best vanilla extract online.

FiddleDeeDee — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:10:08 GMT

Kirkland is what I use but it can't be ordered online for mail delivery and I won't do the crowds. I swore by Nielsen-Massey vanillas until something changed in the company and now they are watered down; 1 star ratings where it used to be 5 stars. The last time I purchased a bottle there was no taste like something I bought at Aldi's (their own version). McCormick doesn't thrill me, I don't want to deal with paste (been there done that) and I don't want to make my own.

Suggestions?

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noodleann — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:22:20 GMT

Let me preface this by saying that although I bought a bottle, I haven't opened it, much less used it. But last winter when I had baking fantasies and saw how expensive and scarce real vanilla was becoming, I read a recommendation (don't remember where) for Baker's Imitation Vanilla Flavor. I snagged an 8-ounce bottle for $0.98 on Amazon, but see it's now going for $6.49 and up.

What I recall reading about it was that it was a very good dupe for the real thing. There are tons of reviews to help you decide if you want to try it.

Good luck.

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Thats Me — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:23:22 GMT

Penzeys.com

they actually make both single and double strength vanilla extracts

I was wanting the double strength to try a few months ago but they were out of it. Maybe it's back in stock now?

this is a great company!

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godi — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:29:03 GMT

Penzys all the way. Best all around spices in my opinion.

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Foxxee — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:37:30 GMT

Haven't noticed any difference in Nielson-Massy Madagascar Bourbon purchased about a month ago.

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furbabylover — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 02:25:51 GMT

@FiddleDeeDee I used to do commercial baking and we prided our company on using unusual vanillas. My favorite right now is available on Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Store and it is Vain's Original Baker's Blend. It is smooth and flowery and intensely vanilla. Its 8 oz. for $33.00 and its worth every penny. If you can get your hands on REAL Mexican vanilla, then go for it, but there are too many fakes out there right now.

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 03:40:50 GMT

I buy Simply Organic at my local grocery store.

After reading the other posts here, I think I will give Penzey's a try.

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GenXmuse — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 02:52:31 GMT

Usamacinta Mexican vanilla is the only one I use. I sometimes just open the bottle to smell it. It's heavenly. You can buy it on Amazon.

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bonappetit — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:31:07 GMT

Penzeys.com
Williams-Sonoma.com

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sunshine45 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:48:06 GMT

penzeys.....hands down......and i live in mccormick country. lol

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RespectLife — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:38:31 GMT

@FiddleDeeDee

Absolutley THE SPICE HOUSE

thespicehouse.com

Best spice company I have ever dealt with.

Excellent products, website, recipes and no foolishness!

Great quality vanilla....I am well pleased with all their extracts.

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grandma2pkmh — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:35:15 GMT

@FiddleDeeDee Just this past weekend either on Cooks Country or Americas Test Kitchen, they has a taste test for vanilla. The best was Simply Organic but also the most expensive. The second was Bakers at the least expensive price which was what they used in their kitchen.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:09:00 GMT

ITA with others about Penzey's.

Everything I've ever gotten from them has been excellent quality. Not only that, but their customer service is outstanding.

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brandiwine — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:32:13 GMT

Penzy's is great. Do you know someone who is going to Costco and would buy you a bottle? Above all else never, never, never settle for imitation. YUK!

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HB glamma — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:09:30 GMT

Trader Joes

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Harpa — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:46:19 GMT

I do not know. But a lot of the ones mentioned here have added sugar. Kind of a surprise to me.

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Razzy 7 — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:19:40 GMT

Yes, I love Penzeys vanilla

www penzeys com

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noodleann — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 01:31:55 GMT

@grandma2pkmh wrote:
@FiddleDeeDee Just this past weekend either on Cooks Country or Americas Test Kitchen, they has a taste test for vanilla. The best was Simply Organic but also the most expensive. The second was Bakers at the least expensive price which was what they used in their kitchen.

Maybe that's where I got the info on Baker's.

I find it interesting that several vanilla products stressed that they held their flavor through baking and freezing. Didn't know that could be a problem.

I have a lot of Simply Organic herbs and spices, so I was looking at the feedback for their vanilla on Amazon. More than one reviewer complained about the flavor being weak and one mentioned doubling the amount to get it right. I'm glad it worked for ATK, but will probably stick with my cheap Baker's version.

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DiAnne — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:12:56 GMT

I swear by Penzeys double strength vanilla.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:57:42 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
I swear by Penzeys double strength vanilla.

@DiAnne

i have not tried their double strength. when you are using it in a recipe to you use the same amount that is stated in the recipe?