Assuming you mean liquid vanilla extract, it will stay good forever. The vanilla essence was extracted using alcohol, and the finished product is typically 35%alcohol, so it's not a bacteria-friendly environment.
The reason most of us keep extracts is that fresh vanilla beans, like any produce, will grow moldy and rotten if not kept in an airtight container. Even airtight, the beans will eventually dry out and not be good for much but scenting your sugar canister, so extract is your best long-term bet.
"Pure" vanilla extract is, in effect, a liqueur and should have an indefinite shelf life provided it is stored properly.
Pure vanilla isn't, but artificial vanilla is a solution.
No. Pure vanilla extract should contain only vanilla & alcohol.
Pure vanilla extract comes from the mexican species flat-leaved vanilla, I think.
Pure vanilla extract should contain only three elements. Alcohol (at least 35% or 70 proof), water, and vanilla beans.
why would you want to do that! baking with vanilla makes everything taste better! you can omit it, but it wont taste the same
Yes you would use the same amount of either one. The only difference would be if the pure vanilla extract were a double or triple strength variant
in the pantry.
It is an acid.
The extract lasts indefinitely since it's alcohol based. Vanilla pods are best used as fresh as possible.
Yes, pure vanilla is naturally gluten-free.
its a compound