How much alcohol is in Vanilla Essence?

There is no alcohol in pure vanilla extract. Vanilla extract is made by extracting the flavor compounds from vanilla beans in a mixture of water and alcohol. However, the alcohol content in vanilla extract is usually very low, typically less than 5% by volume. This is because the alcohol is mostly evaporated during the extraction process. Pure vanilla extract is generally regarded as safe for consumption by people of all ages, including children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.