Kirkland Pure Vanilla Extract, 16 oz (Pack of 2) (2024)

FAQs

What does 2 fold mean in vanilla extract? ›

October 20, 2021. Double the beans, double the sweetness. That's the difference between single-fold and double-fold vanilla extract. Fold is the culinary term for vanilla concentration. It's pretty simple, the more beans you add to the same amount of vodka, the sweeter and more potent the flavour.

The strength can vary according to the quality of the extract, and there may be guidelines on the bottle, but most people find that 1 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract will be the equivalent to one vanilla pod.

What is the shelf life of my vanilla extract? When stored properly, vanilla extract will keep indefinitely, but using it within five years will allow for best flavor and aroma. Do not refrigerate or freeze, even after opening.

Pure Vanilla Extract

For the product to be labeled “pure”, it must contain 13.35% vanilla bean solids and 35% alcohol. Some vanilla extract products contain sugar or corn syrup to enhance the flavor of low-quality vanilla beans.

adjective. equal to twice as many or twice as much; double. a twofold increase.

It's a vanilla lover's heaven. It's extremely concentrated vanilla taste. Most importantly, it allows you to add twice the amount of sweetness to any recipe without increasing the moisture content.

Does Real Vanilla Extract Expire? Pure vanilla extract—the kind made with real vanilla beans and at least 35 percent alcohol—has an indefinite shelf life.

Clean Fridge & Microwave: Soak some extract and wipe clean the fridge or put the vanilla extract in a bowl and microwave in full power for a minute it will clear the unwanted smell off the fridge and microwave.

Flavoring extracts can evaporate over time. Most of the shelf life is between 6 months to 1 year, with the exception of pure vanilla extract. Pure vanilla extract can improve with age if stored in a dark cool place.

The crop must be cured and dried, and so from beginning to end (growth to export) the process takes a solid year. "Vanilla is the most labor-intensive crop in the world which is why it's only second in price to saffron," explains "Vanilla Queen" Patricia Rain, culinary historian, and owner of The Vanilla Company.

Which vanilla extract is real? ›

To be labeled Pure Vanilla Extract, a gallon measure must contain 13.35% vanilla bean extractives (10-ounces of moisture-free solids), 35% alcohol, and the balance in distilled water. What is not listed in the Standard of Identity is sugar, corn syrup, caramel color or any other additives pure vanilla may contain.

The word Fold identifies the quantity of Vanilla Beans used in the production of the Extract. The higher the Fold the stronger the resulting product. 1/2 Fold = 50g beans per ltr of extract. 1 Fold = 100g beans per ltr of extract. 2 Fold = 200g beans per ltr of extract.

This Azure Market concentrated four-fold vanilla extract contains less than 4% naturally occurring alcohol. (Vanilla “extracts” often contain as much as 30% alcohol.) That means you'll use less vanilla because there is more flavor left in the final baked product due to the low amount of alcohol.

Triple fold is the darkest and smells like vanilla with a little hint of alcohol. Double fold with sugar is a little bit darker than the normal double fold. But smells the same as the double fold.

Grade B vanilla beans, on the other hand, are considered 'extract-grade beans', and they are primarily used in making vanilla extract. They are also used in baking and cooking, but they are not recommended for high-end desserts or dishes where the vanilla flavor and appearance are the main focus.