Question 1

Just so i'm clear... bottle says "Watkins Original Baking Vanilla" and underneath says "with pure vanilla extract." This is NOT pure vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Hi Lisa, you are correct.  If you are looking for the "Pure" Watkins Vanilla Extract 11oz, I recommend searching Amazon for "Watkins Bourbon" or "Watkins Madagascar Pure Extract"  Usually, that product has a higher price, but right now is comparable as a good time to buy.  I hope that helps.

Question 2

Why did this product just have a big price increase?

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There has been some sort of disease which wiped out a lot of plants. Supply and demand situation, but don't expect the price to go down (on the very good stuff) any time soon if at all.

Question 3

Is this "watkins original extract, baking vanilla " the same as the double strength? i want the double strength and can't seem to find it anymore.

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This is NOT pure vanilla extract. While the label is extremely similar to Watkins Pure Vanilla extract (both even come in 11oz bottles), this has some extract in it along with other additives. Watkins really should have better labels to distinguish their products. Amazon used to carry the pure extract for around $19 but as of about 30 days from this writing, they require a minimum purchase of two bottles.

Question 4

Is double strength Watkins vanilla pure vanilla?

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"In the United States, in order for a vanilla extract to be called pure, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires that the solution contains a minimum of 35% alcohol and 100g of vanilla beans per litre (13.35 ounces per gallon)." This product contains double that in vanilla, but without the high alcohol content that can flavor your food. I don't much like seeing glucose in the ingredients, but I won't use any other kind of extract.

ASIN	B07DCXQ62J
ASIN	B07DCXQ62J
Best Sellers Rank	#350 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #1 in Natural Extracts
Brand Name	Watkins
Container Type	Box of small bottles
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (39,087)
Flavor	Baking Vanilla
Global Trade Identification Number	10813724023203
Item Volume	1 fluid ounces
Item model number	PP-GRCE18332
Manufacturer	J.R. Watkins Grocery
Manufacturer	J.R. Watkins Grocery
Model Number	PP-GRCE18332
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	12
Package Dimensions	6.38 x 5.16 x 4.49 inches; 1.48 pounds
Part Number	PP-GRCE18332
Set Name	12
Size	1 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)
Specialty	GMO Free
Unit Count	12 Fluid Ounces
Units	12 Fluid Ounces

Watkins Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)

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