When preparing food for your baby, every ingredient matters. That’s why Banyan’s Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract is an ideal option for parents seeking safe, natural flavor enhancers without the concerns of alcohol or artificial additives. Made with clean ingredients and crafted in small batches, this vanilla extract is suitable for a variety of baby-friendly recipes.
Is Vanilla Extract Safe for Babies?
Traditional vanilla extract contains alcohol—usually around 35%—which is not recommended for infants or toddlers, especially when used in raw or unheated recipes where the alcohol doesn't fully evaporate.
Banyan’s alcohol-free vanilla extract offers a solution: the same rich, aromatic vanilla flavor made with vegetable glycerine instead of alcohol. This makes it a much safer alternative for baby food, baking, and even homemade baby formula under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
What Makes Banyan’s Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract Baby-Safe?
1. No Alcohol
Instead of ethanol, Banyan uses vegetable glycerine, a gentle, plant-based alternative that extracts the natural flavors from whole vanilla beans without introducing any alcohol content.
2. Natural, Clean Ingredients
Made with only a handful of carefully selected ingredients:
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Water
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Vegetable glycerine
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Whole vanilla beans (100g/L)
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Brown sugar
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Preservative 202 (minimal and safe within limits)
This formulation is free from artificial colors, flavors, and synthetic additives, making it suitable for babies and toddlers.
3. Rich Flavor from Real Vanilla Beans
Banyan’s extract is made using a three-month cold extraction process from whole vanilla beans, including seeds. This delivers a smooth, gentle flavor ideal for tiny taste buds without being overpowering.
How to Use Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract in Baby Recipes
1. Homemade Baby Food
Add a small drop to mashed bananas, applesauce, sweet potatoes, or oatmeal to introduce mild vanilla flavor and expand your baby's palate.
2. Baking for Toddlers
Perfect for sugar-free or lightly sweetened teething biscuits, pancakes, muffins, and yogurt-based treats made for young children.
3. Homemade Formula (If Advised by a Professional)
Some parents, with the advice of their Paediatrician, incorporate a hint of vanilla flavour into homemade infant formula and baby food to enhance its taste. In such cases, alcohol-free extract is a must.
Note: Always consult with your paediatrician before adding new ingredients, particularly for infants under 12 months.
Why Parents Trust Banyan Vanilla
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Crafted in Australia in small batches.
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Tested for quality and safety.
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Vegan, vegetarian, and diet-friendly.
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Rich vanilla flavor that enhances baby-friendly meals without unnecessary additives.
Where to Buy
Banyan’s alcohol-free vanilla extract is available online for convenient home delivery:
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A Gentle and Flavorful Start
With its clean ingredients and alcohol-free formulation, Banyan’s Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract is a smart, safe way to introduce new flavors to your baby’s meals. Whether you’re baking for a toddler or blending homemade baby food, it adds warmth and sweetness—naturally.
Note: Please be advised to always seek guidance from your paediatrician prior to adding alcohol-free vanilla extract into your baby's food, especially for infants who are under 12 months of age.
