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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

123 Customer Reviews

Customers Say

Customers appreciate the clear imitation vanilla for its ability to maintain the color integrity of frostings and desserts while providing a pleasant vanilla flavor. The maple and coconut extracts are also favored for their natural taste in various baked goods. Some users note needing to adjust the quantity used to achieve desired flavor strength. Overall, these products offer good value and versatility in baking.

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Review by

Carol K. from Mommazinga

Posted on 01/29/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I've been using this white (clear) imitation vanilla in my royal icing and it gives it such a nice vanilla flavor. Because it's clear, it doesn't effect the coloring of the icing. Great value!

Review by

Verena V.

Posted on 08/03/2017

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I need to use a double amount to make my goods have a nice vanilla flavor. The flavor isn't super strong; however, it doesn't taste super artificial, which is why I buy this product.

Review by

William F.

Posted on 03/08/2025

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I used this for cookies. Notice the addition of sugar in the ingredients, usually not found in vanilla. See McCormick Culinary Clear Imitation Vanilla Extract that does not have added sugar (found online). The sugar impacts your formula balance. Probably makes it cheaper to produce. You only get what you pay for.

Review by

Samantha T.

Posted on 08/28/2021

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I love this clear vanilla. It has a great vanilla taste and adds so much flavor to my buttercream and royal icing. Definitely buy a couple of bottles, because you will go through it!

Review by

Holly A. from Augustine's Bakery

Posted on 08/08/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

We use a lot of Clear/White Vanilla at our Bakery, and the quality of this product is perfect! We've had some difficulty locating it over the years, so glad to find it at a supplier we are already using!

Review by

Heather V. from Arab Daylight Doughnut

Posted on 04/18/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I really love this vanilla for my white and vanilla cupcakes. It is clear so your cupcakes can remain white and light in color and it has a full body flavor to it that adds a nice touch to our cupcakes!

Review by

Anna P.

Posted on 03/13/2018

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Nice clear vanilla for bright white frosting. Nice strong good vanilla flavor. Quick shipping with product properly packaged so it arrived undamaged. Will buy again.

Review by

Richard B.

Posted on 03/05/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I always get my vanilla from WebstaurantStore! Can’t beat the price. The shanks immitation is perfect.. clear product keeps from discoloring your icing. Excellent taste and smell.. can’t tell this apart from the pure vanilla.

Review by

Katherine L.

Posted on 12/08/2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

With the skyrocketing costs of pure vanilla these days, this is a great alternative to use in baked products. The vanilla flavor is strong and blends well with all types of cake batter and cookie dough. I have used both in my recipes, but there is no discernible difference in taste - it is a fantastic product!

Review by

Elisha H.

Posted on 08/18/2025

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This vanilla is amazing I have been using it for years. Doesn’t add color and has a amazing taste

Review by

Ana R.

Posted on 04/05/2025

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Esta imitación de vanilla es buenísima, me encanta el sabor k le da a mis bizcocho y a mi buttercream.

Review by

Jessica F.

Posted on 08/04/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This is my favorite vanilla. It smells and tastes so good.

Review by

Luz A.

Posted on 06/20/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Exelente sabor me gusto muchas gracias

Review by

Pamela G.

Posted on 04/17/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This vanilla flavoring tastes great in all my baked goods. The bottle lasts a long time and was shipped out fast to me in time for all of my holiday baking. Will definitely purchase again!

Review by

Tyler B.

Posted on 08/01/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Our regular white vanilla brand has changed and we were looking for another vanilla that would be the same, Shanks is it! Great flavor and aroma. We would highly recommend this brand over many of the others we have tried.

Review by

Maddie W. from 2 For U Childcare/West

Posted on 04/10/2023

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

OOps, I reviewed the smaller bottle. It was not enough and saw that you carry a bigger bottle and so ordered that. I hope it lasts longer as I can go through it quickly when baking and need a clear vanilla for white cakes/cupcakes. It tastes great and no one knows that it is imitation.

Review by

Annette M. from Smalltown Coffee Co.

Posted on 03/29/2023

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

We were trying to source a cheaper vanilla flavor for our small coffee shop. This was cheaper than the Watkins clear vanilla flavor we were getting, but not quite as good of flavor. Definitely better than the REALLY cheap ones we've tried from Webstaurant.

Review by

Pamela H. from Corntown Cupcakes

Posted on 03/15/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This is the only vanilla flavoring I use for my baking. The flavor is true vanilla without that imitation taste. My customers and I love it!

Review by

Eva A. from Sweet Acres Cookie Co

Posted on 03/15/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Great Taste in cookies

Review by

Diane R. from Lady Sweet Cakes Llc

Posted on 03/04/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Excellent Vanilla Extract! Use exclusively at my bakery.

Review by

Sarah R. from Chrissy Beanz LLC

Posted on 10/04/2022

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

We purchase this clear imitation vanilla on repeat at our bakery. It's exceptional for ensuring a super white frosting for our custom wedding, birthday and special occasion cakes. No complaints!

Review by

Tiffany F.

Posted on 08/30/2022

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
8 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This vanilla flavor is so good! I used it to make my vanilla frosting for my butter pecan rum pound cake! It was delicious! It gives a little something more than my traditional vanilla and does not tint my frosting so it’s stays white. Love it!

Review by

Sara M. from Sweet Velvet Macarons

Posted on 01/25/2022

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Excellent clear vanilla product. We use this item frequently in buttercreams and it adds the perfect amount of flavor and does not taste fake. It’s great in royal icings too

Review by

Vicki A. from Snack Yourself Skinny, LLC

Posted on 07/20/2021

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I personally like this vanilla better than real vanilla in some of our baked goods. The flavor stands out more, and it doesn't turn the color of the darker vanilla.

Review by

Lisa M. from Lisa's Cake Shop

Posted on 05/18/2021

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I use this Shank's clear vanilla in all my homemade baked items, buttercream icing, cookies, brownies, cakes and cupcakes. Quality at an good price, Love it!

Review by

Shawnetta C. from Shawnees Goodies LLC

Posted on 05/04/2021

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

The best clear vanilla extract out there. We use for our cakes and frostings. It smells and tastes great. Very light flavor compared to other imitation vanilla extract.

Review by

Patricia A. from Twisted Sisterz

Posted on 01/28/2021

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

very good flavor. I now use Shank's white vanilla exclusively for our baking and cooking in our mobile bakery and kitchen. Great value, great product

Review by

Misti S. from Buttercream Bakery

Posted on 10/24/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This is by far the best clear vanilla I have used and it comes in a large bottle so that you don't have to order every time you turn around. you won't be sorry if you purchase this item

Review by

Bobbie W. from Everything Iced Cupcakes & More

Posted on 10/19/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Wow! I was super excited to find this product! An amazing price and and amazingly my quality. We use it for icing to keep it bright white.

Review by

Farozan J.

Posted on 06/23/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This is a good quality vanilla extract with strong flavoring. I like that it is clear, instead of the usual brown. I use it it all baked goods and icings and fillings. Recommended!

Review by

Josh K. from Interlude Cafe

Posted on 05/18/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Great product for the price. The flavor replicates that of "birthday cake." A staple extract that will elevate the flavor of all your baked goods.

Review by

Sheila N. from VEGAN EAST

Posted on 05/13/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Love this imitation vanilla. Due to vanilla costs, we had to find a good imitation replacement. I purchased about 8 different brands, dark and clear. This was the winner. Some imitation vanillas have a strange aftertaste to them. We have found that this ones works best with no aftertaste that we could notice. I do have to double the amount to get a strong flavor, but that's ok due to the low cost of it anyway. Will continue to order and would definitely recommend this product!

Review by

Pamala S. from Pam's Cakes And

Posted on 05/01/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

We use this vanilla for our frostings in our cake shop. It has a nice vanilla taste and does not have that awful cinnamon taste so many imitation vanilla flavorings have. It is a great price with a nice flavor that keeps my buttercream white.

Review by

Dani S. from Something Frosted

Posted on 04/26/2020

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

Great clear vanilla, has a more natural vanilla taste then Mccormick. Helps keep my buttercream white, add a little heavy cream at the end and its much like vanilla ice cream.

Review by

Cindy O. from Cindyrella Cakes

Posted on 03/25/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I've been using this for years now. Makes the best tasting buttercream. I won't use anything else to flavor my buttercream. It comes out white and the taste is amazing. So glad I found this.

Review by

Muhammed Y. from Low Price Supply Inc

Posted on 02/24/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

White Imitation Vanilla is very good taste. Good price I have ever seen . This is the good product I have ever seen. Thank you !

Review by

Michele K. from Crazy Kake Creations

Posted on 02/23/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

I love the flavor of this product I use it in my frostings and other baked goods It has a unique taste and I love that it's not colored but only product that I will use Thank you

Review by

Jennifer C. from Hell's Backbone Grill

Posted on 02/17/2020

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This is the real deal. The fake real deal! I bought this to make the Milk Bar Bday cake which uses a bunch of baking chemicals and asks for imitation vanilla specifically to make the cake taste like a box mix. It has a great smell and definitely has that nostalgic smell. I used a little for the special cake and now use it when our home-brewed vanilla runs out.

Review by

Crystal L. from Crystal Gardner

Posted on 01/29/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
8 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

This is the only clear vanilla I use in my small bakery. The flavor is awesome, doesn't add color to my frosting and price is unbeatable!

Review by

Feraz A. from Home

Posted on 11/03/2019

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.
Flavor:
Vanilla

The best flavor additives without discoloring your frostings and icings, yet it gives it great flavor as if using original dark vanilla, I highly recommend it!