Amazon.com: Watkins All Natural Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla, with Pure Vanilla Extract, 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) - Packaging May Vary : Grocery & Gourmet Food
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Customers like the flavor, quality, and value of the concentrated flavoring substance. They mention it works great for flavoring coffee and makes a very fine root beer. Some are satisfied with its baking ability and bottle size. However, some dislike the bottle cap and have mixed opinions on the vanilla extract and smell.
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the concentrated flavoring substance. They mention it's good, affordable, and never disappoints. Some say it has a strong and excellent flavor and works wonderfully in recipes.
"...Could the flavor be better? That's almost always the case, but the quality is fair, especially considering the price point, and the convenience you..." Read more
"...Being able to purchase it on Amazon makes me so happy! Such wonderful quality, flavor, and a great value!" Read more
"Quality vanilla. I use this in my lattes at home instead of vanilla flavoring. Saves calories and taste is perfect." Read more
"...It’s easy to pour. Watkins makes great products." Read more
1,267 customers mention "Value for money"1,004 positive263 negative
Customers appreciate the value for money of the concentrated flavoring substance. They mention it's a great product with a large portion size for the price.
"...Such wonderful quality, flavor, and a great value!" Read more
"...size vanilla that is dark and full of aroma and flavor for a terrific price!" Read more
"...This vanilla is what I feel is the best value for a non-imitation vanilla that isn't just straight up fresh vanilla beans...." Read more
"...This I hope isn't. The dishes it was used in came out great. The price is high when you look at price per lb... fortunately, a little goes a long..." Read more
Customers like the baking ability of the product. They mention it's perfect for baking and vanilla drinks. Some say it cooks off the bourbon flavor, making it better cooked. It has many uses from baking to coffee, to putting it on their child's gums for teething.
"...Unlike some other extracts I tried, Watkins vanilla does work for drinks. It also works in tea and I'm looking forward to making London fogs with it...." Read more
"...Have been using for years. Smells wonderful & does not cook/bake out so you get true vanilla flavor that you can actually taste& smell." Read more
"This is a great great option for baking white cakes and frosting without turning them too yellow. Great brand too." Read more
"This is the best butter extract for baking that I have found and I recommend it highly." Read more
Customers like the size of the vanilla product. They mention it comes in a wonderful large bottle, is perfect for kitchen use, and is adequate.
"Nice bigger size vanilla that is dark and full of aroma and flavor for a terrific price!" Read more
"...My son adds a few drops to his iced tea. I like the large bottle and the price is great." Read more
"This real vanilla product comes in a wonderful large sized bottle. The aroma let's you know that this is the real thing. The taste is wonderful!..." Read more
"...without my Watkins vanilla; however, there is a noticeable difference in the size of the bottle. They both say 11 ounces, but one is larger...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the vanilla extract. Some mention it's great, while others say it's not pure and contains different ingredients.
"This product is not Pure Vanilla Extract. I was under the impression that it was. Unfortunately it has additives, such as glycerin and sugar." Read more
"In spite of the fact that this product does contain some ingredients which some people object to, all I can say is that I have been using it for 15..." Read more
"This butter extract is wonderful. I use it daily in my oatmeal in place of butter, and it saves 100 calories!..." Read more
"...Even though is not 100% pure vanilla is great, the texture and flavor are excellent...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the smell of the concentrated flavoring substance. Some mention it smells delicious, while others say it has a powerful smell and taste.
"Nice bigger size vanilla that is dark and full of aroma and flavor for a terrific price!" Read more
"I notice the strong alcohol smell from this extract and doesn't really smell too strongly of coconut, has a strong bright floral/fruity almost..." Read more
"...Very pricey but well worth it. The aroma says how good it is. This is a small bottle, but will serve my needs nowadays. It’s easy to pour...." Read more
"Love this vanilla. Have been using for years. Smells wonderful & does not cook/bake out so you get true vanilla flavor that you can actually taste&..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the bottle cap of the concentrated flavoring substance. They mention that it arrived without the lid, was loose, and bounced around in shipment. Some customers also say the seal was busted and the product is not reusable.
"...Only major issue is the package almost always arrives with the cap off. Generally this is not an issue because there is a safety seal under the cap...." Read more
"...Also the damaged cap was not screwed on the bottle it was loose as pictured." Read more
"...Also, the bottle arrived without the cap (loose in a large box) but fortunately was okay." Read more
"Only thing is, mine came with the lid missing. The top was sealed!" Read more
The liquid did not leak out because of the foil top. The cap has two places where it is broken. It looks like maybe it was damaged in a machine. To properly seal the contents once I break the foil seal I need a plastic cap which is not damaged. This product was packaged in a box stuffed with paper and the box was not damaged so I tend to think the cap was damaged when placed in the box. Also the damaged cap was not screwed on the bottle it was loose as pictured.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
Flavor Name: Baking VanillaSize: 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Half a teaspoon or somewhat less into a large mug and your coffee will exude a nice vanilla aroma... I use monkfruit for sweetening and a bit of half&half as creamer, for my low carb coffees. Took some finagling to figure out the sweet spot with maximum flavor without alcoholic taste; but it's there to be found. Unlike some other extracts I tried, Watkins vanilla does work for drinks. It also works in tea and I'm looking forward to making London fogs with it. I'm planning on getting their rum extract in my next order, and if it works... you'll be hearing about my pina colada coffee and tea. Could the flavor be better? That's almost always the case, but the quality is fair, especially considering the price point, and the convenience you get.
UPDATE: Yes, their rum works great for flavoring coffee too, it's my new favorite. If you like rum in sweets, check it out. I made rum coconut and pina colada coffee successfully already with coconut milk/coconut milk powder as creamer, pure monkfruit powder and rum extract. And for pina colada, also an ounce or two of pineapple juice from the can. Planning on getting their famous caramel also.
UPDATE 2: the flavor is vanishing rapidly out of the vanilla extract! I didn't notice at all that it was a clear bottle since the extract was dark brown. Ahhh I had them outside on the counter (facepalm). Light kills extracts... Rum is in a dark bottle and also I kept it in its box so it wasn't affected like that. I moved all into the fridge and ordered black frosted bottles with dropper pipettes for the current stock that's outside the fridge (and even that I'll keep in a cabinet). So don't make my mistake! This is totally my mistake, as proven by the rum doing fine. I am not sure why they put extracts into clear bottles, but they do.
Flavor Name: Baking VanillaSize: 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have been using Watkins vanilla my entire life because my mom was a Watkins salesperson in the 60s and 70s. Being able to purchase it on Amazon makes me so happy! Such wonderful quality, flavor, and a great value!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
Flavor Name: Baking VanillaSize: 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Freshly scraped vanilla beans are always going to be the best tasting vanilla, and imitation / artificial vanilla is always going to be the worst tasting more chemically flavored vanilla. (IMO) This vanilla is what I feel is the best value for a non-imitation vanilla that isn't just straight up fresh vanilla beans. (which would be hella expensive) So honestly, I usually just get this stuff for any kind of baking and making hot cocoa, it tastes great and you get a whole order of magnitude more of it than a pure vanilla extract at the grocery at the same price point.
Flavor Name: Baking VanillaSize: 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Love this vanilla. Have been using for years. Smells wonderful & does not cook/bake out so you get true vanilla flavor that you can actually taste& smell.
Flavor Name: Pure Vanilla ExtractSize: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I grew up using Watkins Vanilla. Very pricey but well worth it. The aroma says how good it is. This is a small bottle, but will serve my needs nowadays. It’s easy to pour. Watkins makes great products.
Flavor Name: Baking VanillaSize: 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Fantastic product! Use this for years now. Only major issue is the package almost always arrives with the cap off. Generally this is not an issue because there is a safety seal under the cap. Twice the seal has been broken and the entire shipping container has been destroyed.
Flavor Name: Pure Cinnamon ExtractSize: 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I really like the subtle flavour of the cinnamon extract. I like to use it in my fruit salad or add to water to give it that extra flavour, I would highly recommend this product. A little goes a long way.
The only thing I wish it had was a little dropper to go with it cuz it's hard just to get a drop or two. It usually pours out no matter how careful you use it. But most essential oils and stuff are like this. Unfortunately he just got to put a plastic cap in the center with a hole in it. It would make it so much more useful. Other than that, love the flavor