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I understand that regular vanilla is usually extracted with alcohol, and that
alcohol is a grain based item.  I understand that vanillin is mostly safe,
since it doesn't need the alcohol.  But what about my Ghiardelli milk
chocolate chips, which list vanilla as an ingredient?  I haven't had any
noticable reactions from them, and I know I've read on the list that they're
GF.  Does this mean that maybe they get their vanilla without extracting it
with alcohol?

Thanks for any enlightenment!

-Christie in Phoenix