10 Best Vanilla Extracts UK | Dr Oetker & Colledge LittlePod and More

With price, quality and taste considered, it was clear that there could be no other extract in the number 1 spot. Taylor & Colledge's organic, fair trade, 100 ml bottle of high-quality Bourbon vanilla is the perfect example of how an extract can and should be done. 

It offers bakers an unmistakably authentic vanilla taste that can be used for all types of vanilla-infused bakes. Don't wait, just click on through and proceed to sit back relaxed, knowing the finest Madagascan vanilla is on its way.  

LittlePod has a few things going for it that help set its paste apart from other products, and this is by no means a happy accident. Firstly, as vanilla is listed as the first ingredient, it means that the bulk of the product, is in fact, made from vanilla.

The paste comes in a tube which makes portion control easy and keeps the remaining paste clean and free from contamination. A high-quality, vanilla-stacked, certified to impress paste that'll leave every cookie, cake and dessert with an unforgettable vanilla taste. 

Organic, fair trade, sugar-free and UK-made, Steenberg's certified organic vanilla extract is a remark on how vanilla extract can be done. Coming in a 100 ml bottle, there's more than enough to add a vanilla edge to your food for a long while yet.

Obviously, for such a premium product, you'll be paying a premium price, but considering it's organic and comes in a 100 ml bottle, it's actually very competitive. Also, knowing that your money is shared fairly back to the UK farmers is an appealing prospect indeed. 

Heilala's Pure Vanilla Paste is unique from the rest in that there are real vanilla seeds mixed through. This makes for an authentic and enticing paste that'll give both texture and taste to your next bake. Each tub amounts to over 12 vanilla pods of goodness that'll lure in even the wariest of paste sceptics. 

Sought-after worldwide, this is an ever-popular offering on Amazon due to its unique appeal and taste. A showstopper that'll work a charm to bring the kind of vanilla goodness to your cakes and bakes that'll be whispered about well after the last crumb is gone. 

Neilsen Massey's Vanilla Extract is one of those instantly recognisable bottles that many will remember from their Grandparent's cupboard. It's been a kitchen staple and icon for well over a century.

They source only the finest Madagascan vanilla pods, turning them into a vanilla range to rival the rest. Their extract has won great taste awards, is well priced, comes highly rated and is ready to be snapped up on Amazon as a 6-pack, or singularly from one of the reputable supermarkets listed.

If you're looking to mix things up and try a vanilla extract from the birthplace of vanilla itself, then Vanilla Campaign is a great place to start. The company pride itself on working with local vanilla farmers to promote bee populations and fair trade standards. Their Mexican extract is also sugar-free, vegan and kosher.

Vanilla Campaign is, therefore, a modern company with its loyalties lying in all the right places. Best of all, all reports point toward their extract tasting great as a result of all their passion and dedication. The only problem is the price, as it's one of the most expensive extracts on this list by a good margin considering the 50 ml volume.

With a clear leap in price and quality, this vanilla extract by Nomu is made from the finest Bourbon vanilla. Nomu describes how their extract is deliciously rich with a concentrated vanilla flavour that is strong and aromatic. 

Nomu is also a considerate brand, having ensured their extract range to be both Kosher and Halaal certified. While these are welcomed considerations, there are a few reviewers who, again, have commented on the severe lack of vanilla taste and an overriding sense of ethanol.  

If the thought of your vanilla extract being packed to the cap with sugar doesn't sit right, then you're in luck! The Waitrose own brand Cooks' have ensured this extract to be completely free of sugar.

With a quick scan of the ingredient's list that consists solely of ethanol, water and vanilla extract, it's clear that the flavour comes from the vanilla. The only slight concern is that some reviewers have commented on the excessive ethanol taste that seeks to overpower any sense of the vanilla. 

Still on the cheaper end of the vanilla stick, Dr Oetker's vanilla extract is readily available on Amazon as well as multiple supermarkets such as Tesco and Asda. One thing they can and do boast about is that their vanilla is from a natural source and not artificially produced like number 10's. 

However, in stark contrast to number 10, Dr Oetker's extract has been purposefully infiltrated with a lot of added sugar. You'll notice that both sugar syrup and glucose syrup are found on the ingredient's list, which makes it almost certain that the Madagascan vanilla will be featured in a very minimal quantity. 

Preema's Concentrated Vanilla Flavouring Essence is seriously popular online and comes in a 3-pack of 28 ml bottles, making this a very affordable option. It's also completely free of added sugar, ensuring you get a sweet taste with zero surprises. 

The main concern for some is that this essence contains zero actual vanilla but instead includes artificial flavourings of vanilla and caramel. Luckily, many happy reviewers vouch for its sweet and aromatic flavour, making it a tasty and cheap alternative.