vanilla extract

[claybury]

where can i buy vanilla extract, what is the difference between this and vanilla flavouring in a bottle. many thanks for any help.

[coccinelle]

Vanilla extract is an extract from real vanilla pods whereas vanilla flavouring is just artificial usually.
Can't tell you where to buy as I'm not in UK

[jonukas]

vanilla extract is stronger, it's not just a flavouring it is as it says, extracted from the plant. It is available from Tesco in the home baking aisle. Happy baking, Jonukas

[abiknox]

Its also available in sainsburies in the speciality foods isle! So much better than essence.

[wired]

Lakeland sell a large bottle of vanilla extract,do be careful when buying from supermarkets-I got some vanilla extract and also almond from Tesco it wasn't until I used it and found it VERY oily that I read the contents and both are in sunflower oil, never heard of extracts being put into sunflower oil before,I've had to throw it out and start again.

[funnygirl]

I have got a bottle from Tesco and there is no oil of any sort in mine.

It is from their posher range of herbs n spices and it has black bits in it.

[wired]

Regarding oil in the essence-have just checked mine,they are Dr. Oetker Almond Natural extract Ingredients: Sunflower oil,Extract of Almond, the vanilla is the same.