Customer Reviews

Nielsen-Massey 32 oz. Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract.

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Every so often I have used other brands of vanilla for all the usual purposes but I always come back to the predictability of Nielsen-Massey. My uses range from flavoring oatmeal and whipped cream to baked goods. I am also on a limited income so cheaper brands always exert a siren call. Big mistake. N-M is simply the best.

I almost removed a star because when using the plastic bottle the 32 oz. extract comes in, there is no way to avoid the neck and cap getting crudded up with some of the vanilla which seems both a waste and poor design, so here's what I do. I decant a few ounces into a glass cruet (the kind you would put olive oil or vinegar into) and dollup it out a bit at a time. No mess that way.

I think the smell of vanilla is one of the nature's greatest gifts, too. A few drops well applied can make a room smell wonderful.

Just received this vanilla and was disappointed to see sugar listed in the ingredients. Why does the description of a food product not include the ingredients?

I was looking for Vanilla extract that had no sugar.

I can see why most cooks recommend this brand of vanilla. It is very potent and seductive with it's aroma. It really adds a lot to the flavor of baking and cooking items. The size is large, but it lasts a long time and is convenient to use.

I have been using this vanilla for a year, and decided to get two more for a brother and sister. It really makes a difference using top quality vanilla. Just opening the bottle and taking a whiff of this premium vanilla sends me to baking heaven! The large 32 oz size is a great bargain.

I cannot review the product, since I never got a chance to open it. Just as others complained, I too ordered a 32oz bottle but received a 4oz bottle, labeled on the packaging as 32oz. I contacted Amazon, who fulfilled the order, and I sent it back almost two weeks ago and am still awaiting reimbursment.

My first order of Nielsen-Massey was a small bottle to compare it against the brand that we've used since I was a child (McCormick's). I was hesitant at first but had heard really great things about the flavor of the Nielsen-Massey brand.

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday we had several occasions to use Nielsen-Massey in our dishes. After 22 desserts (we have a huge family gathering at Holidays) everyone kept commenting that the desserts were better than they've ever been in the past. No one but me and my mother knew that we'd change only the one ingredient in all of the different pies, meringues, cakes, cookies, cheesecakes and sweet breads.

I am a BIG crème brűlée fan and tried my conventional recipe with the other vanilla extract and there was an amazing flavor difference. Even though the flavor is wonderful with Nielsen Massey Vanilla I still prefer actual vanilla beans to extract in my crème brűlée, but Nielsen Massey will more than suffice in a pinch or with people who aren't quite the fanatic that I am.

Incidentally, I did receive the 32oz bottle as advertised. Not the 4oz as I've seen complained about below.
**update** The 32oz that I purchased was Sold by: SimplyBeautiful

This vanilla is quite possibly the best I've ever had. Our homemade ice cream is quickly becoming the favorite at family gatherings, home-baked goods are so much more robust in flavor, and my home made egg-nogg has become a year-round specialty. This vanilla is what my great grandma used in her cooking, and I can see why. Quality is the #1 priority with Nielsen-Massey, and it shows in the goods you will undoubtedly find excuses to produce. Plus this is the biggest bottle I could find, and it will last me for quite some time! Stop reading already and click add to cart!

I've used this brand for years in all my baking. It's great quality and I will continue to use it till I'm old and gray. :)

I am always searching out good products to elevate my cooking efforts. So, when I watch cooking shows with my favorite food network chefs, I pay attention to their equipment and the products they use. I saw Ina Garten using Nielsen-Massey vanilla, among a few other of their products on her shelf. So, I ordered it to give it a try and it is just wonderful. This vanilla wins, handsdown over the usual supermarket offerings. You literally can taste the vanilla in all the baked goods. It's taste specific. This is a smooth and very fragrant vanilla and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

I've used this product for baking for over a year now, it's really one of the best. The price on amazon especially with Prime, is really great