10 Best Vanilla Extracts in the Philippines 2024 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Nutritionist-Dietitian

Getting the top spot in this list is Simply Organic's Pure Vanilla Extract. This product is certified to have no GMO, no artificial color, and flavor, so you know you're only getting the good stuff. Its aroma is on the mild side, with a mellow sweetness and a rich, creamy texture. It also has a deep amber color.

Each bean is carefully blanched and cured with organic alcohol, and a little water to extract and carry the flavorーit has no sugar and preservatives added. With this, you can create guilt-free and organic cakes, pastries, and ice cream. It's also a huge plus that the company is partnering with small-scale vanilla farmers from Madagascar.

Each bottle of The Vanilla Company's Organic Vanilla Extract contains a double-fold vanilla extract, which means you only need a few drops to pull off a delightful recipe. Double-fold vanilla extracts possess a more concentrated and stronger flavor, giving your recipes a richer taste.

What's more exciting is that it is available in three flavor choices that you can add to your cart. The creamy Bourbon variant has subtle notes of chocolate flavor- perfect for sundaes, mousses, and tiramisu. The Madagascar variant has the classic and velvety texture for coffee drinks and goodies, while you can use fruity Tahitian for tropical pies.

The brand Watkins may not ring a bell to most Pinoy home cooks, but this award-winning brand has been included in this list because of its great feedback from international reviews. Made from the highest quality Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans, it can surely impart a rich flavor to a wide range of dishes, confections, and even refreshments.

Whether you're making french toasts or whipping up milkshakes, you can be assured that this vanilla extract can make them sweeter, creamier, and extra rich! Apart from that, it's a good pick for those with particular sensitivities, as it's gluten-free, Non-GMO, Kosher-compliant, and contains no artificial flavors and colors.

Flavorganics' Organic Vanilla Extract is made from the finest vanilla beans. With just a spoonful, it can add so much difference to your pancakes and other baked treats. You can also use it for your torched crème brûlée and dark chocolate chip cookies.

It is a gluten-free and non-GMO product, perfect for those with gluten sensitivities who can't give up desserts. With that said, it can be the ideal vanilla extract for creating healthy sweet snacks that your family and friends will love. And with its amber glass bottle, you can also be assured that its flavor is well-preserved!

You can never leave this one out when it comes to excellent vanilla flavorings. Manufactured by a credible brand of food coloring, spices, and flavors, the McCormick vanilla flavor offers a bourbon fragrance and taste that will make your baked treats and cool drinks more flavorful!

Thanks to the powerful combination of vanillin and extractives from cocoa and tea, this vanilla flavor has a creamy and mild chocolatey flavor. It also has a subtle sweetness, and it possesses an amber shade due to the corn syrup and caramel coloring.

This product is one of Pinoys' go-to for making sago't gulaman. You can also use it to make desserts, like vanilla butter cake and double-dutch ice cream from scratch. It can also be a good ingredient for merienda favorites, such as puto, maja blanca, and leche flan. 

Bakersfield's Pure Vanilla Extract features Mexican vanilla beans with a woody flavor, making it the perfect addition to a wide range of confectionaries. You can use it to make sweet or dulce pies and cakes with citrus fruits or vineyard vegetables as the main ingredients.

You can also mix this extract to add spice and enhance the fruity flavors of lemon meringue, pumpkin, and carrot cake. It also works fine with banana loaves and for flavoring drinks! Furthermore, you'll love that it is all-natural with extractives coming from real vanilla beans.

Frontier Co-op's Vanilla Extract is another great pick if you are looking for an organic option that is free of synthetic ingredients. Crafted with Bourbon vanilla beans, this extract can bring out the fullest flavors in your creations. The only downside is that its price is leaning on the more expensive side. 

But don't fret, as you'll get a buttery smooth, extra-sweet flavor complemented by subtle floral notes that will surely harmonize well with your dessert and beverage creations. Since it also has no added sugar, you can use it for sauces and savory recipes that call for vanilla extract!

Want to support local brands? Purely Bahay's vanilla extract is what you're looking for! The vanilla beans used for this are grade-B quality and imported from Madagascar, but they are closer to home because they are brewed and extracted here in the Philippines. As expected from a Madagascar vanilla, it has a smooth, velvety texture with a creamy flavor.

Besides cakes, you can use this vanilla extract for lattes, smoothies, and cocktails. You can also add it to various Filipino cold drinks and desserts, such as sago't gulaman, saba con yelo, and ice scramble. Another great thing about it is that it has no preservatives, yet it does not expire as long as you keep it in a cool, dry place.

Although artificial, this vanilla extract by Grandeur exudes a rich vanilla taste that can provide flavor to bread, cookies, and other baked goods. This is why it has garnered thousands of positive reviews from home bakers and professional bakers alike.

According to some of them, it has a delightful vanilla whiff that you can smell just upon opening its bottle. Another edge of this product is its cost-efficiency. It is a great value-for-money solution to all your baking needs since you can get an ample amount of quality vanilla extract for a budget price! 

For sure, most of us have enjoyed Pinoy-style cold drinks called samalamig from food stalls or even made one ourselves. Orion is a great choice for those who sell or simply make sagot'gulaman at home since it's very affordable. Its quality is not compromised- you won't feel any sugar granules in your mouth.

And aside from using it for refreshments, you can add this vanilla extract to your guinatang mais and bilu-bilo or cold confections such as ice candies or homemade sorbetes. Plus, you can use this in baking bread and pastries in large quantities, ideal for starting a food business