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Sign in to savethumb|Vanilla extract An extract (essence) is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol, oil or water. Extracts may be sold as tinctures or absolutes or dried and powdered.
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- Extraction techniques
- Artificial extracts
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thumb|Vanilla extract An extract (essence) is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol, oil or water. Extracts may be sold as tinctures or absolutes or dried and powdered.
Extracts are widely used in various industries, such as perfumes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry, among others.