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Posts tagged ‘Rain’s Choice Organic Vanilla Extract’

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Apr

The Vanilla Queen’s Vanilla Extract

Flavorful. Sustainable. Simply the best.                                                                           ~The Vanilla Queen

Years ago, an article in Cooks Illustrated convinced me to do a taste test between real and artificial vanilla extracts. The conclusion: always choose pure vanilla extract over artificial vanilla extract because of the flavor difference. Real vanilla extract (and there are many types – each with its own nuanced flavor) is rich and a bit creamy, smooth, slightly sweet, fruity, and cherry-like with a floral fragrance whereas the imitation lacks these qualities. Read more »