does it smell like vanilla and and can it be used for baking
491318
I have tried many other syrups and found this one to be the most flavorful. I am confident the difference is because monin is made with real madagascar vanilla beans as oopposed to artificial vanilla. This is a sweetened syrup, most commonly used in coffee, lattes etc. it is not an extract like used in baking. So if used in baking, you would need to adapt your recipe to account for the sugar content of this syrup. As for the aroma, it smells like very sweet vanilla.
491319
It may be able to be used for baking but I think vanilla extract would still be better...more concentrated. It's not a real strong smell of vanilla. sure is good in coffees though!!
491320
Yes, it smells and taste like the real thing, and I am picky about that! I think you could cook with it, but better decrease the amount of other liquids a bit. If your recipe calls for 1T, I would use 3T.
491321
smells like vanilla, never tried baking with it because it has a sweet flavor but I will try it, great on ice cream
491322
I purchase the monin syrup to add flavor coffee and sodas. It is wonderful, however, I would not add this to food like you would regular vanilla. However, you could add this to any food after it was already cooked. Used it in puddings, meringues, etc. Excellent vanilla syrup -- very flavorful.
491323
Yes, monin is very nice. But monin also has an organic version if you don't mind the $$ difference in cost.
491324
It smells like a lighter version of vanilla extract. I've used it for some baking like in lemon bars and muffins. I also like using it in homemade frosting.
778134
It's very sweet to me and very vanilla. Havent tried the chocolate. I haven't found it to be clumpy buy I use my vitAmix. Can't cut the vanilla even with fruit and almond/coconut milk. But I will use it.
1676718
I use it in place of vanilla in cakes and cookies. sort of tastes like if you ate raw cinnamon roll dough....if that helps. I can't always perceive the flavor of vanilla so use this and Cream Bouquet instead. It certainly wouldn't be too much if you used in addition to the vanilla but like I said vanilla flavor often eludes me. hope this helps.
2079944
Yes. I was surprised. I live in New Mexico where it use to be sold but no longer is. My daughter suggested I look on the internet and thankfully I found it. I was skeptical until I got it, but, yes, its the real vanilla.
2102020
I bake and I used to have a bake shop, by fa, r of all the vanilla Ive used, this is the best tasting and most flavorful...and you dont have to use as much!
679830
Yes, it is pure vanilla essential oil so it can be used as a lip balm flavor and scent. I use it in my body butter as a scent, smells really nice. Hope this helps.
1888239
No, but is ok, the vanilla is thick like a syrup. I know if you try it you will love it, too.
209383
It tastes like marshmallow mostly. Distinct Vanilla. Unless it says so on the label fondant is almost never flavored.
110900
I haven't used it for cooking or baking but my daughter has. She said it works fine. I use it mainly in beverages.
2076047
Shouldn't smell bad. A slight vanilla smell and earthy. Is there a date on the jar ?
1166894
I have only had vanilla and it was ok. It's lite so the taste is not that great.
1222698
The ingredients are not listed. I purchased this product for external use only - for fragrance - and it is exactly what I was looking for. It is a far better vanilla scent than any other brand I've used. I hope you find this helpful.
1805888
Personally, I did not care for the very stong, in my opinion, vanilla smell. I am very sensitive to some smells. I am using the cream on my feet. Seems to be working well there.
2216239
It doesn't say on the bottle... but I opened it up and smelled it right after I read your question, and though "yep, I smell almond and vanilla." It smells like a lot of the better quality handsoaps you find in public restrooms.... sweet, pleasant, but not overbearing. I suspect you're spot-on.
18348
My mom used this to make cookies but I don't have her recipe. Keep in mind that this does have some baking powder mixed in with the powdered vanilla.
1315375
Well, it tastes more like butter than anything else....I don't know about baking
2243592
I have this item and I don't particularly enjoy the way that it smells. It has a vanilla scent that I find to be rather artificial. Not to mention a "sticky" feel about the skin upon first drying. I stopped using it after a few days. So I am unsure as to it's effectiveness. However, just in part of the scent that it carries; I'd pass on it.