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  • January 3, 2011 at 3:26 pm #7910
    Jenny McMillianJenny
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    I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a true gluten free vanilla extract?  Even the “healthier” organic brands are derived from grain alcohol.  Are there any safe store bought brands?  I will probably end up making my own with vodka (potato based) and vanilla beans.  However, that takes about 2 months to be fully ready to use.  I would love one I can buy when needed.

     

    Thanks!

     

    January 3, 2011 at 7:55 pm #8909
    Jacqueline ScarbroughJackie Scarbrough
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    I use Olive Nation pure vanilla extract, it is gluten free and alcohol free.  I get it on amazon, hope this helps and will work for you.

    January 5, 2011 at 11:54 pm #8911
    Jean StipelcovichJean Stipelcovich
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    We are in the process of making our own vanilla extract with vodka and vanilla beans.  It will be finished brewing on February 12!!  

    May 23, 2011 at 12:24 am #9150
    Cara HackingCara Hacking
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    I checked out the Olive Nation, and it has glycerin (not sure if from corn or not), but also sugar. I react badly to sugar.

    I made some vanilla from vodka and vanilla beans. After just two weeks it was just fine to use. It smells and tastes great. You do have to be careful about the vodka, though–a lot is made from grain.

    May 23, 2011 at 2:58 pm #9152
    Jacqueline ScarbroughJackie Scarbrough
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    When double-checking on this, I also noticed that for the Olive Nation brand vanilla online they list “glycerin”, but none that I have received list glycerin on the label….so I'm thinking their must be different formulations.  I had emailed the company quite awhile back asking about this inconsistency along with questioning if the product contained anything derived from corn or sugar (for my son).  They just replied that the product did contain sugar in the sucrose and caramel color, but that it contains nothing derived from corn.  A small amount of sugar isn't an issue for me personally, but I know it can be for some especially with candida so…..  

    With all this ambiguity and uncertainty, does anyone else have a vanilla extract they can suggest (other than making your own)?

    Still, as with anything, I'm sure making your own is a great way to go whenever possible. 

    January 11, 2012 at 11:02 am #9623
    Sarah BeatonSarah
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    I use Frontier Alcohol Free but it has glycerin as well, not sure what it is derived from, will have to check…

    January 18, 2012 at 5:55 pm #9645
    Elaine LElaine L
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    My practitioner checked on this and received an email from Frontier stating, “Yes, our vanilla flavor is gluten & corn free.

    The ingredients are vegetable glycerin which is derived from palm kernel oil and vanilla bean extractives in water.”

    I hope this helps.

    January 20, 2012 at 9:39 am #9650
    Kim Noelbodymindheartnsoul
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    You know, you could just use ground up vanilla beans.   That is what I use for virtually everything.   It is expensive and your recipes will have all the little brown flecks in them, but I don't care about that.  I get mine from the Natural News store.Laugh

    January 23, 2012 at 2:19 pm #9655
    Rita BrayRita Bray
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    Most vodkas are made from grain, right? 

     

    I love the idea of the crushed vanilla beans.  How do you crush them?  How do you store them?  Where do you purchase your vanilla beans?

    March 15, 2012 at 11:47 pm #9759
    Shawna Mercredimomof4bdba
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    I get my vanilla beans from nuts.com. They are large and plentiful for the price, and very good as well. I just love that store. Everything is so fresh.

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