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½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is a flavoring made by extracting vanilla beans in alcohol and water. A 1/2 teaspoon serving is used in very small amounts and contributes minimal nutrition.

Beneficial properties

flavor enhancer very low calorie in small servings contains trace antioxidant compounds

Nutritional highlights

Vanilla extract provides negligible amounts of most nutrients in a 1/2 teaspoon serving, with only trace amounts of minerals and phytochemicals such as vanillin.

Caution. Standard vanilla extract contains alcohol; use caution for people avoiding alcohol or highly sensitive to alcohol-containing ingredients.

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