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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

186 Customer Reviews

157 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

23 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

4 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

2 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kerri R.

Posted on 12/26/2016

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Butter

Can't believe what a great price this butter flavoring is compared to the one I was previously using! I was concerned it wouldn't taste as good, but no one has noticed a difference.

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Carol K. from Mommazinga

Posted on 01/29/2018

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

I've been using this white (clear) imitation vanilla in my royal icing and it gives it such a nice vanilla flavor. Because it's clear, it doesn't effect the coloring of the icing. Great value!

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Verena V.

Posted on 08/03/2017

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

I need to use a double amount to make my goods have a nice vanilla flavor. The flavor isn't super strong; however, it doesn't taste super artificial, which is why I buy this product.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Samantha T.

Posted on 08/28/2021

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

I love this clear vanilla. It has a great vanilla taste and adds so much flavor to my buttercream and royal icing. Definitely buy a couple of bottles, because you will go through it!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ana R.

Posted on 09/19/2019

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
8 oz.

Esta vainilla.es realmente increíble por el precio. Tiene un olor muy bueno y lo mejor es k no te daña el color debido a k es blanca . La recomiendo 100%

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Heather V. from Arab Daylight Doughnut

Posted on 04/18/2018

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

I really love this vanilla for my white and vanilla cupcakes. It is clear so your cupcakes can remain white and light in color and it has a full body flavor to it that adds a nice touch to our cupcakes!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Anna P.

Posted on 03/13/2018

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

Nice clear vanilla for bright white frosting. Nice strong good vanilla flavor. Quick shipping with product properly packaged so it arrived undamaged. Will buy again.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Richard B.

Posted on 03/05/2018

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

I always get my vanilla from WebstaurantStore! Can’t beat the price. The shanks immitation is perfect.. clear product keeps from discoloring your icing. Excellent taste and smell.. can’t tell this apart from the pure vanilla.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Katherine L.

Posted on 12/08/2017

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

With the skyrocketing costs of pure vanilla these days, this is a great alternative to use in baked products. The vanilla flavor is strong and blends well with all types of cake batter and cookie dough. I have used both in my recipes, but there is no discernible difference in taste - it is a fantastic product!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Lee D. from Lee's

Posted on 03/02/2017

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Maple

great maple flavor will be using this product regular. Would advise any one looking for flavoring to give this a try. Great in cakes as well as sweet potato casserole.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Melissa H.

Posted on 12/05/2016

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Butter

I love Shank's imitation Butter. It has a great flavor and is by far the best value I have found. We use it in our meal replacement shakes for that extra punch of flavor.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Krystle J. from Flavor Of Life

Posted on 11/27/2016

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Butter

This is a good butter flavoring. It definitely gets the job done, but it takes a little more than I would like for me to get that true butter flavor. For the price you definitely can't beat it!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Debra S.

Posted on 09/09/2024

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Flavor:
Coconut
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

It didn't have a strong flavor or scent of coconut.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jessica F.

Posted on 08/04/2024

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Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

This is my favorite vanilla. It smells and tastes so good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Callie S.

Posted on 07/08/2024

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Maple

This is the best maple flavoring that I have used! Some flavorings that I have used leave a fake aftertaste in your mouth, but this one tastes very natural. A little bit goes a long way as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Marvin E.

Posted on 06/23/2024

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Flavor:
Almond
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

This is my go to imitation almond extract. Works well in my recipes and tastes great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Luz A.

Posted on 06/20/2024

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

Exelente sabor me gusto muchas gracias

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Pamela G.

Posted on 04/17/2024

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

This vanilla flavoring tastes great in all my baked goods. The bottle lasts a long time and was shipped out fast to me in time for all of my holiday baking. Will definitely purchase again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tyler B.

Posted on 08/01/2023

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

Our regular white vanilla brand has changed and we were looking for another vanilla that would be the same, Shanks is it! Great flavor and aroma. We would highly recommend this brand over many of the others we have tried.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jason W.

Posted on 07/04/2023

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Flavor:
Coconut
Package Size:
8 fl. oz.

We only use Shanks to make our super popular cookies. Gives a natural coconut flavor and not artificial tasting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Christa J. from 2 For U Childcare/West

Posted on 04/10/2023

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Flavor:
Almond
Package Size:
8 fl. oz.

I can't have pure almond extract in my facility as we are nut-free. I was pleasantly surprised to find this product and in a good size bottle too!! It tastes good and will keep purchasing this one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Annette M. from Smalltown Coffee Co.

Posted on 03/29/2023

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

We were trying to source a cheaper vanilla flavor for our small coffee shop. This was cheaper than the Watkins clear vanilla flavor we were getting, but not quite as good of flavor. Definitely better than the REALLY cheap ones we've tried from Webstaurant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Eva A. from Sweet Acres Cookie Co

Posted on 03/15/2023

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Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

Great Taste in cookies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Pamela H. from Corntown Cupcakes

Posted on 03/15/2023

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

This is the only vanilla flavoring I use for my baking. The flavor is true vanilla without that imitation taste. My customers and I love it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Casandra M. from Simply Southern Bakery

Posted on 03/06/2023

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Maple

Love this maple extract, we use it in all of our fall baking cakes, breads Pound Cakes, Cookies! Couldn’t be without out!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Diane R. from Lady Sweet Cakes Llc

Posted on 03/04/2023

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

Excellent Vanilla Extract! Use exclusively at my bakery.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Julie B. from M&J’S Fabfive LLC

Posted on 02/23/2023

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Butter

We use this to make our butter beer Italian ice flavor. It gives just the right hint of butter flavor to make the perfect butter beer flavor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Charlotte G. from Bard & Baker

Posted on 12/13/2022

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Flavor:
Coconut
Package Size:
8 fl. oz.

The Shanks imitation coconut extract is fantastic! The entire Shank's line of extracts are super concentrated and have great flavors and aromas. Perfect for creating flavored simple syrups or for use in baking. It flavors things perfectly and is absolutely lovely. The coconut is not too strong and is well balanced. Adds a nice tropical coconut flavor to whatever food or beverage project you're working on. Definitely recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Sarah R. from Chrissy Beanz LLC

Posted on 10/04/2022

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

We purchase this clear imitation vanilla on repeat at our bakery. It's exceptional for ensuring a super white frosting for our custom wedding, birthday and special occasion cakes. No complaints!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tiffany F.

Posted on 08/30/2022

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
8 oz.

This vanilla flavor is so good! I used it to make my vanilla frosting for my butter pecan rum pound cake! It was delicious! It gives a little something more than my traditional vanilla and does not tint my frosting so it’s stays white. Love it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mission H. from Daisy May Cafe

Posted on 03/23/2022

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Flavor:
Coconut
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

ill be honest, its not my favorite coconut BUT you cannot beat the price. if your mixing it with other flavors i think its wonderful, just didn't care for it alone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Sara M. from Sweet Velvet Macarons

Posted on 01/25/2022

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

Excellent clear vanilla product. We use this item frequently in buttercreams and it adds the perfect amount of flavor and does not taste fake. It’s great in royal icings too

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Vicki A. from Snack Yourself Skinny, LLC

Posted on 07/20/2021

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

I personally like this vanilla better than real vanilla in some of our baked goods. The flavor stands out more, and it doesn't turn the color of the darker vanilla.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Lisa M. from Lisa's Cake Shop

Posted on 05/18/2021

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Maple

I use this in my maple buttercream icing, also to make maple cream fondant for candy. It has a good natural flavor, I highly recommend it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Shawnetta C. from Shawnees Goodies LLC

Posted on 05/04/2021

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

The best clear vanilla extract out there. We use for our cakes and frostings. It smells and tastes great. Very light flavor compared to other imitation vanilla extract.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jana L. from Nanna's Sweets

Posted on 02/16/2021

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Flavor:
Almond
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

This stuff is great! For the size and price, it is an amazing value. I always get compliments on my sugar cookies, and this is the secret ingredient.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Patricia A. from Twisted Sisterz

Posted on 01/28/2021

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Flavor:
Vanilla
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

very good flavor. I now use Shank's white vanilla exclusively for our baking and cooking in our mobile bakery and kitchen. Great value, great product

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Enrique D. from Foodis

Posted on 01/09/2021

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Each
Flavor:
Coconut
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

We use this Shank's coconut essence in our desserts, we make coconut flavors that our customers love, we have a coconut cake with butter cream flavored with the essence that is the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Rachel E.

Posted on 12/11/2020

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Each
Flavor:
Coconut
Package Size:
8 fl. oz.

Even though this is imitation it is like the real deal it is really tasty it leaves a wonderful taste to my baked goods and desserts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Misti S. from Buttercream Bakery

Posted on 10/24/2020

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Flavor:
Coconut
Package Size:
32 fl. oz.

This is by far the best clear Coconut that I have used. It makes my Pina colada cupcake icing delicious and doesn't leave an aftertaste. And it comes in a large bottle so that you don't have to order every time you turn around. you won't be sorry if you purchase this item