sauerkraut & vanilla extract

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Carol wrote:

> Thanks Bee. That's what I needed to know. Even on this

> site I get confused. LOL What about saurkraut etc?

Sauerkraut is good to have because it aids digestion. I can't recall

what the best kinds are to buy. Maybe someone else has this

information.

> What about vanilla extract (strange question I

> know) which is great in almond milk?

Most vanilla extracts are artificial. Real vanilla would be almost

prohibitive to buy because it would cost dearly. Vanilla extracts

are typically extracted in 35% ethanol (alcohol), and sugar or

glycerin is added to preserve flavor and aroma and although you would

use such a small amount it is best not to use it.

Stevia is a better safer sweetener to use, in small amounts of

course. Even Stevia can contribute to cravings for sugar.

Hugs,

Bee

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Carol wrote:

> Ok Bee. You've got me there. I ONLY ever buy REAL

> vanilla extract and NEVER imitation. Is that FALSE

> advertising? Also, they don't list sugar on the

> bottle. Where did you get this info? CURIOUS! Good

> thing I'm NOT a cat.

It is good to be curious.

Maybe the kind of vanilla you buy does not have added sugar but it

appears as if one of the organic compounds of vanilla is sugar as

well, unless I'm reading this one wrong. See what you think -

www.cookswares.com/discussions/vanilla2.asp

I couldn't get the entire url but the information about adding sugar

is at: http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/ and then use search to find

vanilla. Or do a google search using chemical compound, vanilla bean.

I have a bottle of Pure Vanilla Extract with the ingredients listed

as: Filtered water, alcohol, organic vanilla bean extractives, and

vegetable glycerine.

Hugs,

Bee

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Carol

You can get vanilla beans and scrape the insides for real vanilla! A bit

pricey (here anyway), but you can be certain that nothing has been added

Irene

Re: [ ] sauerkraut & vanilla extract

Ok Bee. You've got me there. I ONLY ever buy REAL

vanilla extract and NEVER imitation. Is that FALSE

advertising? Also, they don't list sugar on the

bottle. Where did you get this info? CURIOUS! Good

thing I'm NOT a cat. LOL Hugs, Carol B

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Heck ,you can easily make vanilla extract,

Gently smash the bean and place in a small bottle about 2-4 ounces, then cover

with vodka and let sit for about 4 weeks... you will have great vanilla.. Do 2

bottles so you will always have some.

Re: [ ] sauerkraut & vanilla extract

Ok Bee. You've got me there. I ONLY ever buy REAL

vanilla extract and NEVER imitation. Is that FALSE

advertising? Also, they don't list sugar on the

bottle. Where did you get this info? CURIOUS! Good

thing I'm NOT a cat. LOL Hugs, Carol B