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Vanilla Food Essence Flavour
Is vanilla extract and vanilla essence the same thing?

Vanilla Food Essence Flavour.Be it for making cakes or pastries, vanilla essence and vanilla extract are always in high demand in the market. The flavour of vanilla is used in many dishes. But do you know how it is made and the difference between vanilla extract and essence? This article will tell you everything about extract and essence, which you must have surely heard at some point. How is vanilla essence and vanilla extract different? Vanilla essence is the imitation flavour, while the vanilla extract is a flavour derived directly from vanilla beans. Many brands also sell vanilla extract under ‘pure’ vanilla flavour.
How are vanilla essence and vanilla extract produced?
Vanilla extract is formed by soaking vanilla beans in a water and ethyl alcohol/PG mixture. Later, sugar, other sweeteners, corn syrup, etc., are also added. But vanilla essence is made by mixing water, ethanol, propylene glycol and many chemical flavours and colours. Due to the difference in its production, vanilla extract is less processed, has a stronger flavour, and is also expensive.