Vanilla extract can be kosher, but it isn’t automatic — most extracts are made by steeping vanilla in an alcohol base, and the alcohol source matters.
What to check — The alcohol (grain vs other sources), any glycerin or propylene glycol carriers, and whether the flavor is natural or compounded from many sub-components.
Grape concern — Some flavor carriers are grape-derived, which carries special kosher rules.
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