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Vanilla extract
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 288 kcal —
- Protein 0.1 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 13 g 5%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 13 g —
- Sodium 9 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 0.43 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.04 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.12 mg 1%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 6 mg 0%
- Potassium 148 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.11 mg 1%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.23 mg 10%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 288 | 0.1 g | 13 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × tsp | 4.2 g | 12 | 0 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 13 g | 37 | 0 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup | 208 g | 599 | 0.1 g | 26 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × tsp | 8.4 g | 24 | 0 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| ½ × tsp | 2.1 g | 6 | 0 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tsp | 12.6 g | 36 | 0 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| 4 × tsp | 16.8 g | 48 | 0 g | 2.1 g | 0 g |
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Questions about Vanilla extract
What is vanilla extract made from?
It is made by steeping cured vanilla pods in a mixture of alcohol and water, which draws out their aromatic compounds. Pure extract gets its flavour from the pods; imitation extract uses added flavourings instead.
How much vanilla extract should you use instead of a vanilla pod?
As a useful guide, replace one pod with about 1 tablespoon of extract. For custards or other recipes where vanilla is the main flavour, scrape the pod’s seeds into the mixture as well if you have one.
Can you use imitation vanilla extract instead of pure vanilla extract?
Usually, yes: use it in the same amount in cakes, biscuits and other baked goods. Pure extract often gives a more rounded flavour in chilled desserts, where baking will not soften imitation vanilla’s sharper notes.
When should you add vanilla extract to cake batter or custard?
For cake batter, stir it in with the wet ingredients. For custard, add it after taking the pan off the heat; prolonged simmering can drive off some of its aroma.
How should you store vanilla extract?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the oven and direct sunlight. Refrigeration is unnecessary, and the flavour keeps well when the bottle is sealed.
What desserts use vanilla extract?
It is a classic flavouring for sponge cakes, biscuits, custard, rice pudding and ice cream. A little also works in pancake batter or porridge.
Can you put vanilla extract in coffee?
Yes. Stir a few drops into a mug of hot coffee, or mix it into milk before adding the milk to coffee; too much can make the drink taste strongly of alcohol or vanilla.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173471 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
