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[–] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

Yeah, I was about to ask who hasn't had both? Like, I've eaten, cooked and baked with real and fake vanilla and they're almost identical. I prefer vanilla extract over other options and I don't really care how much real vanilla is in it.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago

    If you're cooking it, I agree, it's practically identical. When just mixed or raw, they're fairly different. Obviously the primary smell/taste is still vanillin, but there's a lot more to it that is mostly lost when cooking.

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