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Product Overview

  • Great for use in cakes, cookies, pastries, sauces, and icings
  • Made using artificial flavorings
  • Real-tasting vanilla flavor

Shipping Restrictions

This item cannot ship to AK or HI

Specs

Quantity
1/Each
Extract Base
Alcohol-Based
Features
Gluten-Free  Kosher  Made in America
Flavor
Vanilla
Flavor Type
Confections & Desserts
Type
Imitation Flavorings

Details

Add a vanilla flavor to your cakes, cookies, and pastries using this Shank's imitation vanilla. It's also great for making sauces and frostings! Featuring a great, real-tasting vanilla flavor, imitation vanilla is made using artificial flavorings. Substitute this imitation vanilla for your regular vanilla extract and make delectable, tantalizing treats that your customers won't be able to resist!

Shank's Extracts, Inc. was founded in 1899, initially creating flavorings to help make medicines taste better. Expanding their company and label through the years, their flavors, extracts, and food colorings are sold in major grocery chains across the Northeastern and Midwestern U.S. Today, their primary product remains Shank's Compound Flavoring of Vanilla Bean, and they continue to make quality products for both retail and industrial applications.

Due to US DOT shipping regulations, we are unable to ship this product to Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations. It is also ineligible for next day or second day shipping and cannot be returned. Please contact Customer Solutions prior to placing your order if you have any questions or concerns.

Attention CA Residents:
  • Made in America

    Made in America

    This item was made in the United States of America.

  • Gluten-Free

    Gluten-Free

    This item is gluten-free per the manufacturer.

  • Orthodox Union Kosher

    Orthodox Union Kosher

    This item is certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union.

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Customer Reviews

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

64 Customer Reviews

52 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

11 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this imitation vanilla for its strong flavor, affordability, and versatility in baking and other recipes. Many find it a cost-effective alternative to pure vanilla extract, noting its good quality and value for money. It's well-received for use in various desserts, enhancing flavors without overpowering. A solid choice for those seeking a budget-friendly vanilla option.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Pooya M.

Posted on 06/12/2018

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

The Shank's 16 oz Imitation Vanilla is a really solid and consistent imitation vanilla at a bargain of a price on WebstaurantStore. In terms of flavor, its about what you'd expect from imitation vanilla, a sort of flat traditional taste that works as a background note but not what you want to use if Vanilla is the star of the show. I like Shank's compared to some supermarket generic imitation vanilla because it has less alcohol in the base, more sugar water (syrup) as a preservative which in my opinion gives it a cleaner flavor and also helps it incorporate more evenly than the pure alcohol based imitation vanillas. In the world of imitation vanilla at this price point, it likely won't get any better.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Yoel R. from Century Centimentals

Posted on 03/27/2018

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

I'm really enjoying this vanilla. The taste is very strong, just a little bit goes a long way. The price is great, and you get a lot of vanilla.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Eartha B.

Posted on 07/16/2024

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

It was ok

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jordan J.

Posted on 05/23/2024

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Package Size:
1 gal.

We use this for our baking needs and to make our vanilla syrup

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ashley H.

Posted on 05/15/2024

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Package Size:
1 gal.

We love this product!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Patrick R.

Posted on 01/02/2024

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Package Size:
1 gal.

It was the wrong vanilla but still was amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Keren R.

Posted on 10/02/2023

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

Have always liked this vanilla. It has very good flavor and a good price. Had to use a different brand stuff for a bit and the baked goods just aren't the same!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Agnes K.

Posted on 08/06/2023

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Package Size:
1 gal.

cheaper version with the same quality as the top brands. great for baking and infusions.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Audrey S. from ICE CREAM, LLC

Posted on 04/13/2023

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Package Size:
1 gal.

In or ice cream production I prefer to use vanilla is all our creations. I find Shank's is more than adequate for ice cream flavors that are primarily flavored by the additive, i.e. strawberry, Ube, Chocolate, The addition of the vanilla enhances the primary flavor.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jennifer B. from TWO HEARTS TREATS & SWEETS, LLC

Posted on 01/09/2023

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Package Size:
1 gal.

Does what it's supposed too, but for the cost, I don't notice much a difference with this brand versus the less expensive brand

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Siemcheng N.

Posted on 10/20/2022

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Package Size:
1 gal.

Great value compared to other supplier

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jose D. from Guadalupe Cafe

Posted on 06/01/2022

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

Perfect Taste, gives it an extra to all my desserts. Would Definitely buy it more often. Great price as well. Love it. Will recommend it to other people.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Burr T. from The Burr Trail Grill

Posted on 05/22/2022

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

It was pretty good for imitation vanilla, it will never be as good as pure but when prices sky rocket- you’re left with second best and this did the job well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Andrew F. from Bakers Buzzin' LLC

Posted on 05/10/2022

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

We have used gallons of this product in cookies, cupcakes, dips, cakes and so many other recipes. It really is the best we've found and an amazing value. It is the closest we have found to real vanilla without paying real vanilla prices. We don't even consider any other vanilla any more and keep ordering this again and again. Just order it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Taylor M. from Taylor Morrison

Posted on 03/08/2022

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Package Size:
1 gal.

this vanilla extract is excellent. great flavour and pricing. we will absolutely order again and will recommend it to others that are looking for quality product. we just wish that they would send this product to canada again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Lawanda K.

Posted on 01/12/2021

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Package Size:
1 gal.

My go to brand for flavoring the Vanilla Extract arrives perfect every time no leaks or dents and the flavors work in my large batch bakes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Sherian S. from The Only Doughnut Of Maine

Posted on 11/19/2020

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

If you are looking for strong vanilla flavor, this is the one to go with. I ordered multiple brands to find what would work best and we will be using this for anything that needs a strong vanilla flavor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Marche S.

Posted on 11/15/2020

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

I’ve purchased Shank’s real vanilla extract and loved it. However when I went to reorder it was double the price, so I had to begin looking for an alternative. As a test, I made batches of cookies with the real deal and imitation. No one was the wiser. I am a home baker who only bakes for family and friends, so I have no concerns around this being the only imitation ingredient I use in my baking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mark J.

Posted on 06/05/2020

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Package Size:
1 gal.

Really nice! We use it in cookies since it's much cheaper than the real stuff, but in an application like that no one would notice the difference. Adds great color and flavor, not too overpowering or fake-tasting. Will buy again (if we ever run out!)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Luis J.

Posted on 06/03/2020

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Package Size:
16 fl. oz.

Love this imitation vanilla flavor. This is decent vanilla extract with great price. Use this for baking and it adds good and rich vanilla flavor

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