Cooks' Question

There are a lot of different vanilla flavourings, essences and extracts available – how do I know which one to use?

Response

Pure vanilla extract is, as you'd expect, extracted from vanilla pods and not made synthetically – 'extract' is the key word here; essence and flavouring are not the same thing. It is very useful for sauces, custards and other sweet dishes where a touch of vanilla flavour is required. My recipes always specify which type of vanilla to use.

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