[Sca-cooks] OT OOP Vanilla Extract

[Terry Decker]

As I recall, the advertising says propylene glycol antifreeze is 
"environmentally friendly" and "safer for pets and children."  However, one 
must keep in mind that these products do not meet FDA specs, so we will not 
serve them at the next feast.

I already knew that everything else was added after the original extraction 
of the vanilla.  The more chemicals involved in a process, the more likely 
you are not to get precisely what you want.

Bear



----- Original Message ----- 

LOL!  HEY! I said nothing about it being a "safe" anti-freeze, and the 
non-potable idea is direct from TTB!  (In fact, I said nothing about it's 
being ANY kind of anti-freeze.  See my original message below.)
And yes, propylene glycol does stabilize the extract; fyi, it's added after 
the vanilla bean is removed, at the same time the sugar is  (But keep the 
alcohol at 35%. remember!) <grin>

Much amused,
Brekke