Pure Vanilla Extract for Baking - Heilala Vanilla, Award-Winning Pure Vanilla Extract Madagascar Bourbon Variety, Sugar Free, Sustainably and Ethically Sourced Vanilla Beans, Hand-Picked from the Kingdom of Tonga, for Home Bakers - 3.38 fl oz

ORIGINAL:This vanilla is the absolute worst. I tried this in my liege waffle recipe which takes 2 hours to rise before I can start using the batter so once it ruined the batter, it ruined that option for breakfast. The smell is off. It smells artificial, like leather tanning chemicals. The taste is not vanilla at all.I took two bites of the waffle, the first one registered the foul taste right away, the second bite was for confirmation it wasn't my pure maple syrup making the waffle taste so---disgusting. Even four hours later I can still taste the after-taste of the chemical laden flavor. I've used two fold vanilla all the time, never has it tasted or smelled like this. I've smelled advertised artificial vanilla that smelled pleasant unlike this stuff which will make your nose hair cringe. I'm afraid to dump this down the drain and contaminate the sewer.I can't imagine what anyone posting a positive review of this vanilla is smoking but apparently they're smoking it while using this trichloroethylene vanilla.I've attached an image of two vanillas I use which are superb. Unlike this product which I can being responsible for creating three headed sewer rats.UPDATED:I had the opportunity to try the Heilala Pure Vanilla with Seeds and it is like a cross between decedent and sublime. A hybrid of vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste. Slightly sweet from glycerin but all vanilla. I wish they offered it in larger sizes. I made some pancakes for dinner tonight and it was fantastic. Strong but lacking any after-taste, the vanilla aroma lingered. My opinion for the product listed stands so if you try the extracted listed here and don't like it, try their Pure Vanilla with Seeds, I can nearly guarantee you'll like it. This is why I changed my review.

One of the 2 bottles I ordered had leaked despite bubblewrap. Smelled wonderful, but...Edit: The leaking was not the seller's issue-damage done during shipping. Seller does all they can to secure bottles.

The photo for the 16.9 ounce bottle appears to show a GLASS bottle. But I received a plastic bottle. It is a shame that a company that claims to be selling a quality product puts it in plastic. Alcohol and plastic are a bad mix. BE AWARE that you cannot return it. There does not appear to be any way to contact the seller. I just threw it out.

Been using this for a variety of baking, good scent, good value for money, and good taste!

I so enjoyed working with this company but after using this vanilla in several recipes I am sorry to say the flavor just really isn't what I hoped it would be, maybe someone else would enjoy the lite floral aroma but I have been cooking with Madagascar pure Vanilla for well over 50 years. and my friends and customers are just spoiled I guess. because they definitely noticed the difference. and didn't know why but the taste just wasn't near the same especially my candies and cheesecakes. I wish these sellers well though and would say anyone should try it. We all have different tastebuds and you might even like theirs better.

I bought this right before Christmas when I was baking many treats. I was a little hesitant to pay that much but I ALWAYS use real Vanilla Extract. My Grandmother once told me that if you are going to the trouble of baking for Friends and family use the best. That is what I was trying to accomplish. Let me tell you, this is the stuff. Best Vanilla I have ever used. I whole heartily recommend it. Great stuff. I just wish I could afford it in everything. A wonderful Vanilla taste in all of your baked goods and the odor makes you want to just smell it constantly!

I bought this to use for baking and making waffles,but I found a different use. It tasted so good I concocted a variance to my usual afternoon cocktail of ginger ale and vodka....I added a small amount to my cocktail and WOW ! did the Vanilla flavor come out !! I Love it !! I can only imagine the uses for this unique flavoring....endless....try it in or on anything if you like vanilla ...this is truly a quality product . A bit on the pricey side,but very good...I will buy more..a little goes a long way..Thanks..... I do not know which one to try next. Surprise me!! :)I am open to new flavors...convince me

I really like the flavor and fragrance of this vanilla. It is completely different than Tahitian (which I love for it's cherry notes and inimitable sweetness) but with darker notes more reminiscent of caramelized apples and spice notes reminding me of sweet potato pie. I swear I also get a little root beer in the nose as well. Altogether it is different from other vanillas, similar to Mexican but more complex, dark like Madagascar but sweeter and fruitier. It is my go to vanilla for glazing apple turnovers for now but I'm already dreaming of Autumn baking with Heilala!

This had no flavor whatsoever it was a total disappointment. Unflinching had bought 2 bottles, what a waste of money. Never again.

Horrible after taste, the flavor and smell (like chemical smell) ruined my cake and meringue even family complained about smell on my kitchen after using it, please confirm whether my product was faulty or if that’s the normal smell/taste of this product. I don’t recommend it.

After having read all of the reviews I was undecided between is it worth it, or not. I believe, the scent can come across as different after using other brands that use sugar in their extracts.This vanilla extract does smell a little like alcohol but it is to be expected. It reminded me of the one my mother used as a kid. Powerful, makes everything taste like vanilla ice-cream. I would definitely buy it again.

It lacks a little in the strength of the flavour, it requiresmore than stated in most uses so far that I have tried.Otherwise it is good value and should have fourand half stars. I recommend this product if you use I littlemore than stated.

Stavo cercando un estratto di vaniglia per torte e dolci al cucchiaio, quindi lette varie recensioni decido di comprare questo, dato che tutti lo osannavano. Fatto stà, arriva il pacco e tutto entusiasto apro il pacco e apro subito l'estratto, odoro e ragazzi sono rimasto male, un adore orribiletanto da farmi pensare di restituirlo ma niente, mi son detto faccio una torta. Bene, il gusto nella torta è risultato fantastico probabilmente il migliore provato fino ad ora. Amazon come sempre Top con spedizioni. Consigliatissimo.