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Queen Essences Vanilla Imitation
4.4 from 29 star ratings
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  • Good if you're not fussed

    3 out of 5

    It’s tempting to buy this product more often because it’s so much cheaper but it’s just not the same as the real vanilla essence products. It’s a subtle but noticeable difference in taste. But if you’re not too picky about your vanilla flavour or your recipe isn’t about the vanilla then go for it.


  • The best imitation vanilla

    5 out of 5

    This is the best option for a substitute for real vanilla. I use it for the fact that it has 0% alcohol. It doesnt let you down and it gives the best vanilla flavour


  • Great alternative

    4.5 out of 5

    This is a great alternative on the cheaper side to the original. It still has the Vanilla taste you would expect even if it is imitation.


  • Good substitute

    5 out of 5

    This essence provides a perfectly good vanilla flavour for baking and desserts. Not quite as good as fresh pods or real vanilla essence but quite ok.


  • Best imitation vanilla

    4.5 out of 5

    If you are looking for a great imitation vanilla I highly recommend this one. I always use it in things like cookies unless I want a slightly stronger flavour then I use real vanilla


  • Great Imitation of Vanilla

    4.5 out of 5

    I always use this imitation and like the flavour, of coarse you can’t beat the real deal but for the price you buy this for you can’t go wrong.


  • Tastes fine

    3.5 out of 5

    Tastes fine on its own but I prefer to shell out the cash for the real thing. This does the job but with imitation, you don’t know what you’re really getting so read the labels carefully


  • Imitation

    0.5 out of 5

    I am not a fan of the taste if the imitation vanilla, id rather go for the real deal any day! The taste of this is very strong not in a good way, ruins the flavour for me, especially in drinks


  • Must Have

    4.5 out of 5

    I buy this all the time, its my go to vanilla essence. At the price point that it is, if makes perfect economic sense. At the same time, it give me the vanilla falvouring that I need in the baking that I do. Could it be improved? Certainly, a little less water would be great, but then the price would surely go up the more concentrate it gets.


  • Great if your budget is tight.

    5 out of 5

    I normally use vanilla bean or paste but I 100% always have a bottle of this as backup in the pantry. It works brilliant altho you do need to use alot more to get the same flavour as the real stuff. Cheap alternative when i dont have any real vanilla.


  • not as much depth

    3.5 out of 5

    This imitation vanilla essence is a good substitute for the real stuff and hols up well in most baking that requires it. Sometimes i think the non imitation is essential though as it has a more depth of flavour.


  • Great

    4.5 out of 5

    I use this product in all my baking when it calls for vanilla essence. It has a great taste and a really good shelf life.


  • great

    5 out of 5

    the queen essences vanilla imitation is a must have pantry item i used it in baking cakes,waffles ,pancakes,biscuits ect it gives a nice rich flavour and depht


  • Used this vanilla essence for years, a must have for baking

    5 out of 5

    This is one of those standard things in our pantry for baking. Delicious in cakes and biscuits.


  • Vanilla

    4.5 out of 5

    Queens Vanilla Essence has been around for many years and has never lost the same old times taste. I use Queens Vanilla Essence in a lot of my foods,especially cakes muffins and I especially love to wipe my fridge out with it as it leaves a fresh sweet smell.


  • cant bake cakes without this!

    4.5 out of 5

    i am always using this in pretty much all of my baking it adds that extra hint of flavour that makes a cake taste great!


  • Love the Smell and taste

    5 out of 5

    Look in my pantry and this Vanilla Essence is there. Use it in cooking, drinks and cleaning. Is great putting a couple of drops in a bowl of water, when cleaning the fridge and wipe the fridge out with it…..Leaves a refreshing clean scent.


  • Excellent Scent

    4.5 out of 5

    Queen Essences Vanilla Imitation is an economical alternative to vanilla extract. The flavour is sensational and it is always good to have in the pantry. It gives cakes and biscuits a lovely smell and taste and I highly recommend it.


  • Smells devine!!

    4.5 out of 5

    I grew up smelling this and always wanting to taste it and one day I did… don’t if you get the chance. A swig is not a good idea and does not go down as well as the smell. Makes all my cooked goodies and treats taste just amazing though.


  • Vanilla Essence

    5 out of 5

    I use this imitation vanilla essence by Queens in my recipes all of the time. It is perfect for so many of my baking recipes. Adds a terrific taste to these recipes. A staple in our pantry.


  • Staple

    4.5 out of 5

    I can’t remember a time when we haven’t had this in our panty!! Although it’s imitation, it works brilliantly at adding a subtle and pleasant vanilla flavour and for a fraction of the price!


  • Royal flavour

    5 out of 5

    I always have this product in the pantry. It is from a reputable company and it works well. It is handy for my cooking and brings a vanilla taste even though it is imitation. Definitely recommend.


  • Good cooking additive

    4 out of 5

    This product is good for adding to cakes, puddings etc, as it is quite economical, flavoursome and no one knows it is not true vanilla


  • Cook's delight

    4.5 out of 5

    Queen Immitation Vanilla Essence (label on the bottle) is suitable for a lot of cooking – cakes, slices, biscuits; homemade icecream, whipped cream. It has been around for several decades. My Mum has a recipe which belonged to her grandparents in which recipes were written in the 1950s or cuttings glued in.


  • Good for imitation

    4 out of 5

    Not the best option as its imitation not extract but it does taste nice and is good value for money in the larger bottle. I prefer vanilla paste


  • Pantry must have

    4 out of 5

    Queen imitation vanilla essences is a pantry must have, it’s cheap and excellent to keep in the pantry for needed flavour in cakes or custard.


  • Great value

    5 out of 5

    This queen imitation vanilla essence is great quality and very budget friendly for the size of bottle your getting. It’s perfect in cakes and when I make my choc ripple cake.


  • Staple

    5 out of 5

    THis is a staple in my pantry. It is a reasonably priced product for imitation essence, though i try to make my own it hits the spot in an emergency


  • Perfect for baking

    5 out of 5

    This product is always in my pantry. It tastes really great in cakes and keeps really well. The smell of it brings back memories of my gran baking so lots of good memories. This is the only brand I buy.


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