Vanilla Extract Calculator
Calculate how many vanilla beans you need to make pure vanilla extract based on how much alcohol you want to use.
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Free Vanilla Extract Calculator - How Many Beans Do You Need?
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Amazing
I haven’t opened it yet but all of the beans are amazing
Kim Brooks
Almost too cute to use
I love these jars and brought two for special extract I’m making for my son who loves to cook. I thought they’d look nice on display in his kitchen. They’re so pretty I had to buy again so that my days and I could have one too to display our finished extract.
Joanne Sullivan
Perfection
I had been looking for a jar to just house beans without having to cut or slice them so that when I need caviar I can grab and go. This jar fits my needs perfectly and it’s gorgeous.
Joanne Sullivan
I love these beans
I love these beans.
Sharon Molnar
I am excited with these beans and
I am excited with these beans. So much so I have purchased them four times and and they are a new bean.
Sharon Molnar
We Really Love the Grade A Ugandan Beans from Vanilla Pura
We really love the Grade A Ugandan Beans from Vanilla Pura. We make crafted vanilla extracts and vanilla pastes, and we have found that the Ugandan Bean is a very versatile and unique bean for both. The quality of the Ugandan beans that we receive from Vanilla Pura is top notch -- plump, moist, and perfect for extracts and pastes!
Susan Pemberton
The Grade A Madagascar Beans are Great!
The Grade A Madagascar Beans are definitely a high-quality product. We make both, vanilla extract and vanilla paste. The beans are plump, moist, and oily. The paste is full of deep pure vanilla flavor, and we have no doubt that, when it is ready months from now, the vanilla extract will be the same. We make crafted vanilla extracts and pastes, as well as many other products from the extracts and pastes, we buy Madagascar beans and beans from other regions often from Vanilla Pura, and we're very happy with the quality of the beans that we receive.
Susan Pemberton
The best blend of beans
The Black Magic blend is my favorite blend. I made my 1st extract with these beans in Villon cognac, and though it needs to sit 24 months, at 12 months it was divine. At 24 months, it is out of this world wonderful. It is one extract that I will make every year to keep it going so I do not run out. This blend will go with any spirit you decide to use.
Nancy Meahl
As with all the vanilla beans provided by VanillaPura Iove these too
As with all the vanilla beans provided by VanillaPura Iove these too. I if ever a problem occurs VanillaPura always makes it right. I have made over, more over 300 vanilla extracts with VanillaPura vinalla beans, and more yo come. Yum
Sharon Molnar
This jar is simply elegant
This jar is simply elegant, I originally order for finished vanilla extract but the more I look at it lemon extract would display beautifully “ sunshine in a bottle “!
bj
Beautiful sturdy bottles
Beautiful sturdy bottles. Seal was a little difficult to break to get the stopper out initially but it's a nod to the fact it'll keep the extract in! A little worried how well the silicone gasket will hold up over time but all in all, very excited by these.
Lisa
Love Ugandan beans
Love Ugandan beans. They were plump and oily.
Sharon Molnar
OMG!!! ^^ I am so happy to have received a gift card from Vanilla Pura! I've always wondered how
OMG!!! ^^ I am so happy to have received a gift card from Vanilla Pura! I've always wondered how lucky everyone was to receive such a special gift from the quizzes. Thank you very much!! I'll definitely put it to good use!!
Young Lee
I purchased this blend and purchased toasted coconut rum to go with it. What a fun extract
I purchased this blend and purchased toasted coconut rum to go with it. I think it will be a great extract for next summer.
Sharon Molnar
Quality vanilla beans with a great selection and great customer service!
So glad my sister in law told me about VanillaPura. They have a great selection of vanilla beans from around the world, as well as spices and extracting supplies. Their customer service is also very helpful. I have been a customer for more than a year and I don’t see myself ordering beans from any other retailer!
Mary Ann Brulato
Commentaires
Hi Leslie, we would be delighted to help! Please can you let us know the proof of your rum and how much you would like to use?
I have 1 liter of Wray and nephew over proof white rum – I want to make 8 is bottles . What do I need
Hi Frances! We like to use a whole variety of extract bottles and jars. You don’t need to use amber glass but you certainly can if that’s what you have available. We prefer clear glass so that we can watch the vanilla magic happening :-)
You can read more about choosing extract bottles here (simply copy the link below and paste into your web browser):
https://www.vanillapura.com/blogs/vanilla-extract-making-101/step-3-selecting-your-jars-mother-jars-for-homemade-vanilla-extract
Do you use clear glass bottles or amber colored bottles
Just started my first batch of sous vide extract. 11 oz. of vanilla beans and 1750 ml‘s of vodka. Going to run for four days at 124°. Fingers crossed.
Hi Tammy! Welcome to the world of vanilla! That is such a brilliant question, and we have a lot of different vanilla beans to choose from! You could start by taking our “Vanilla Extract Making Quiz”, this hopefully provide some good vanilla suggestions. The quiz can be found here
https://www.vanillapura.com/blogs/vanilla-extract-making-101/vanilla-extract-making-quiz-what-bean-spirit-combination-is-right-for-you
Let us know if you have any other questions :-)
how do you pick which vanilla beans to buy. I am a beginner and always buy vanilla down in Mexico for cheap and love it.
I would like to start making my own.
Tammy
Hi Mary! If you’d like to make 1/2 strength vanilla extract then simply 1/2 the weight of vanilla that the calculator calculates. We wouldn’t recommend 1/2 fold though as the vanilla flavor might not be prominent enough. Hopefully this answers your question but let us know if we can help in any other way :-)
How do I calculate 1/2 fold?
Hi Linda! Vanilla Beans vary a lot in size so we prefer to weigh our beans to make sure we have the right amount. We recommend 1 oz of beans for every 8oz of alcohol. So for 5oz of alcohol you would need 0.6oz of beans for a single fold extract. For double fold extract you would need 1.2oz. Hope this helps, but let us know if you have any other questions :-)
How many vanilla sticks per 5 ounce bottles with Tito‘s
I’m super excited to try these vanilla beans as I am a new creator of exquisite vanilla, which will be age 12 to 18 months!
My first extract experience!
Welcome Loraine! It’s going to be fun! Let us know if we can help along the way. Happy Extracting!
I’m excited to get started with my vanilla extract for next Christmas.
Hi Susan! Great point, you can absolutely still go with the general rule of 1oz of beans to 8oz of alcohol, this tool is just helpful for those times when you have more or less alcohol or want to try making a double fold extract, or if you want to check your calculations!
What happened the the “rule” of 1oz beans to 8oz alcohol?? Why the change?
This is such a great tool for novice vanilla extract makers! It completely takes the guess work or calculator gymnastics out of the equation!