vanilla extract or vanilla paste?

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i use the vanilla extract nielsen-massey(the one in the brown bottle)as opposed to cheaper varieties.
have also noticed that the vanilla paste has a one month use by on it.
is it worth trying or should i stick with the tried and trusted?

I have never heard of vanilla paste. What is it?

I use vanilla pods mostly, then vanilla extract if I have to, but never vanilla flavouring (it is artificial)

i hadn't until i was browsing thru cake recipes earlier, but apparently waitrose sell it(not one where i live sadly)
i always have vanilla pods for custards etc and use my usual vanilla extract for general baking
i'm presuming that it has uber rich vanilla flavours but i'm wondering can that justify the cost considering its'one month use by date

Erm...depends what for, really. The paste is quite a good alternative to beans (not quite as nice as beans but more affordable)in ice cream, custard etc. Full of seeds so looks nice. For cakes or whatever, I probably wouldn't bother and would stick to extract.

that's good to know
i would be using it in a sponge cake and also making a vanilla syrup to soak the cake with

Think I would use extract for the cake and paste or beans for the syrup. Sorry if that's not much help.

Btw - I keep my paste in the freezer (can't get it where I live so I buy a couple of pots in the UK to bring back). It never really freezes, but it stays good for aaages that way.

thanks tolalola
you've convinced me!!
will get some paste and try it out