<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> > What's this about vanilla extracted from alcohol? Extracted _in_ alcohol, actually. Most vanilla extracts are based on grain-derived alcohol, and in some cases it appears that a gluten residue can remain. It's something to watch out for; we generally avoid using any product that lists "vanilla" in its ingredients, and buy things with "vanillin" (an artificial substitute) instead. You can find alcohol-free extracts for cooking at home; Dietary Specialties carries one I think, and I know for sure that Trader Joes does (for you west-coasters). eh