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How does the vanilla compare to more expensive brands?<\/h2>\r\nFirst of all, the Costco vanilla is pure vanilla extract<\/a>, not imitation vanilla. I was suspicious, given the price tag. Finding the real deal is hurdle number one when I'm buying vanilla, and accidentally buying imitation is a common vanilla mistake<\/a>. The imitation stuff is much cheaper than the real thing, but it has the quality to match.\r\n\r\nI scrutinized the label and determined that Costco vanilla is pure vanilla extract. Usually, if I want the best of the best vanilla extract<\/a>, I swallow the cost of Nielsen-Massey vanilla<\/a>. However, a bottle of this liquid gold costs upward of $37 for only 8 ounces, half the amount of extract that Costco sells. I still keep a bottle of Nielsen-Massey for extra special desserts<\/a>, but it's simply too expensive for everyday use. I needed an extract that was nearly as good but less expensive, so I brought the Costco vanilla home for a taste test.\r\n\r\nUpon opening the bottle, the aroma immediately impressed me. It was rich and smooth, exactly what bakers look for to take any recipe to the next level. The label doesn't specify what type of vanilla<\/a> is used to make this extract. It simply says that it is extracted and bottled in the U.S. using imported vanilla beans.\r\n\r\nAfter using this extract in cookies, cakes and homemade ice cream, I am convinced that ounce-for-ounce, this product is the best value for pure vanilla extract. The flavor is complex without an artificial aftertaste. For anyone who is a frequent baker but can't stomach the price tag of fancy brands, Costco vanilla is for you. I have a new-ish bottle with a best-by date of 2029, so your purchase will last quite a while.\r\n

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