Per reviews, it seems extract has more flavor. Why use paste? For the flecks to be seen? Thanks.

I disagree. The paste has more vanilla flavor. Extract has more alcohol flavor. I exclusively use this vanilla bean paste and I love the flavor it adds to all my baked goods.

Not being familiar with vanilla bean paste, is this a liquid or paste texture? Also, is it measured the same as regular vanilla when using in recipes?

It is a little runnier than a true paste, a bit thicker than honey. I love it. It gives a much more pronounced vanilla flavor. It is fantastic in cookies. It does have a bit of sugar in it but just tons of true vanilla beans. I use the same measurement, sometimes adding even more just because I love vanilla. I always have this in my pantry.

Vanilla as ingredients 3 & 4? More likely 4&5 since there IS alcohol in extract - quality sounds dicey with much filler before vanillas - what gives?

I can’t answer to the ingredient list or proportions but can say I’ve found this to be a wonderful product especially for receipes where I want the flecks of vanilla bean to show (ice cream, whipped cream, vanilla sponge cake, pound cake). It has a heavenly aroma and deep flavor. I appreciate not having to scrape a vanilla bean when recipes call for that.

Does it contain alcohol ??

http://www.amazon.com/Nielsen-Massey-Madagascar-Bourbon-Vanilla/dp/B002HQE11O/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t Did you look at the closeup on the lable? Apparently it doesn't have alcohol, but does contain SUGAR (!) and other additives. No thanks.

ASIN	B006OD5ISG
ASIN	B006OD5ISG
Appropriate Age Range	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#315,509 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ) #1,164 in Natural Extracts
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,384)
Date First Available	9 November 2011
Ingredients	Sugar, Water, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Beans, Gum Tragacanth (a natural thickener) Shelf life: 3 years
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions LxWxH	25 x 25 x 152 Millimeters
Item Dimensions LxWxH	25 x 25 x 152 Millimeters
Item Form	Beans
Item Volume	118 Millilitres
Item Weight	227 g
Item Weight	227 g
Item model number	BHBS0519S3830
Item model number	BHBS0519S3830
Item package quantity	1
Manufacturer	Nielsen-Massey
Manufacturer	Nielsen-Massey
Net Quantity	118 Milliliters
Net Quantity	118 Milliliters
Number of Pieces	1
Product Dimensions	2.54 x 2.54 x 15.24 cm; 226.8 g
Product Dimensions	2.54 x 2.54 x 15.24 cm; 226.8 g
Serving Recommendation	1 Tbsp
UPC	025638714044

Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste, 4 OZ

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