How much alcohol is in imitation vanilla?

Real vanilla extract is made by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol (usually ethanol or vodka). However, imitation vanilla extract is made with artificial vanillin, which is a synthetic compound that mimics the flavor of vanilla.

Since imitation vanilla extract is synthetic, it does not require alcohol as a solvent.

It's important to note that some brands might add a small amount of alcohol to their imitation vanilla extract, but it's not common. If you are concerned about alcohol content, it's always best to check the ingredient list on the product label.