It says that it expired in aug. 2006,
but I know that sometimes companies just do that so you will buy more.
Is it really that bad?
I want to make cookies and this is the only vanilla I have.
:(
2007-07-28 13:37:08 · 5 answers · asked by H C 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It's like ground spices they do loose some flavour, I am a former chef and worked in places were they would buy 1-2 pound containers of spices and they were there for years, I knew it by the labels.
With vanilla, it has an ethyol alcohol base, most times it just evaporates but go bad, no, it will just be a bit weaker, I buy it in small bottles and then I don't have alot on hand, and with the discount stores like DollarBarn, you can get a inexpensive bottle, a good one from real vanilla never goes bad, no matter how long you have it, I have used the pure vanilla and vanilla beans, it is just a stronger fresher taste, and a bit tangy.
2007-07-28 13:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by The Unknown Chef 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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does vanilla extract expire??
It says that it expired in aug. 2006,
but I know that sometimes companies just do that so you will buy more.
Is it really that bad?
I want to make cookies and this is the only vanilla I have.
:(
2015-08-07 12:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely use it I have never tasted a bad vanilla, your cookies will be ok. maybe try some vanilla with milk and a little sugar to try the flavor if it's ok go ahead and use it.
2007-07-28 14:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by superme 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bottle of that stuff lasts me for years cuz I don't use it much and I've always used it with no ill effects so I would say no.
2007-07-28 13:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by elyag43 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldnt but it may get more potent so u may not have to use as much. i keep vanilla for years and use the same bottle it just gets a little stronger.
2007-07-29 02:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by THE UK WILDCAT FAMILY 10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it's "bad", but it might just not have as much flavor as it did before. So just add a little more than required.
2007-07-28 13:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by nicki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is mostly alcohol. It might evaporate, making the flavor stronger but it will never go bad.
Have fun with the cookies!
Bert
2007-07-28 14:01:30 · answer #7 · answered by Bert C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK> It has alcohol as a preservative, and it';s not long after that. I;d use it in a minute.
2007-07-28 15:09:33 · answer #8 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taste it. If it tastes OK it's probably fine. (Especially if you kept it in the fridge.)
But, when in doubt, throw it out. (The cookies will come out OK either way.)
2007-07-28 13:40:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it open? well even if it isnt im sure its still fine, i would definitly still use it.
2007-07-28 13:39:56 · answer #10 · answered by yahman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋