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On March 1, 2009, Cook's Illustrated issued a report on vanilla extract. They declared McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract as the overall winner, noting its "strong flavor and sweet undertone." They also cited the following tasters' comments about McCormick's: "This vanilla won top praise for being 'strong,' 'rich,' and 'spicy,' with a 'sweet undertone.' It had 'clear vanilla flavor with nice balance' and notes of 'dried fruit,' 'caramel,' and 'chocolate,' 'like Kahlúa or Bailey’s.' In pudding, it was deemed 'a step above,' with an extremely 'pleasing finish.'"
These are the brands CI reviewed:
These are the brands CI reviewed:
- Adams Pure Vanilla Extract
- CF Sauer Co. Gold Medal Imitation Vanilla Extract
- CF Sauer Co. Pure Vanilla Extract
- Durkee Imitation Vanilla Flavor
- Durkee Pure Vanilla Extract
- McCormick Gourmet Collection Organic Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract
- McCormick Premium Imitation Vanilla Extract
- McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
- Morton & Bassett Pure Vanilla Extract
- Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
- Rodelle Pure Vanilla Extract
- Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract