The imitation coconut nut-free almond tofu smelled and looked just like almond tofu, everyone in my family loved it but my son with the sensitive palate prefers the taste of real vanilla over imitation coconut. My husband and mom have had almond tofu and loved both desserts. My kids have never had almond tofu and had no expectations and loved it. Both variations of nut-free almond tofu were delicious so you can use either vanilla or imitation coconut extracts that you have available. Instead of using almond extract, I decided to experiment with the recipe two ways, 1) bakers know that one can substitute almond extract with a double amount of vanilla extract and and 2) imitation coconut extract, coconut is also a drupe and has that amazing benzaldehyde fragrance and I used imitation coconut extract which should be allergen free. Allergy Aware Nut-Free Almond Tofu How to substitute the almond extract: The vanilla bean settles on the bottom (see lower left) so depending on your preference, use a mixture of both vanilla extract or vanilla bean or just vanilla extract. ![]() I loved the taste of both the vanilla and the coconut variations. If you have any questions, be sure to discuss with your allergist if you or someone you know is allergic to almonds. It’s too easy to make a mistake or have a misunderstanding. And as discussed above, not all almond extracts are the same and some brands of extracts are allergenic and some are not. If someone has an almond allergy, some people might have a slight risk of cross-reacting to something that is botanically similar to almonds. I personally would not use any almond extract to make something for someone with an almond allergy out of precaution for two reasons. As an alternative, imitation almond extract is allergen free because it is artificially flavored with synthesized benzaldehyde but it won’t taste as good and you may need to use more extract. So unless you have had a discussion with specific brands, like I have with Rodelle, then never make any assumptions what is almond extract derived from.Īlmonds have benzaldehyde, a natural compound found in drupes which accounts for the almond taste in almonds. Some almond extract manufacturers use sweet almonds (the kind that we eat, also known as sweet almonds) or bitter almond oil (derived from almonds) or a combination. Instead manufacturers are able to extract “bitter almond oil” from the pits of stone fruits such as apricot, peach, plum, and cherry. Almond Extracts 101Īs a side note, actual bitter almonds are illegal to use in the United States because bitter almonds contain high levels of cyanide and are poisonous. One of the reasons I like them is because of their wonderful customer service. I encourage you to contact Rodelle if you have any questions. I feel comfortable with the presence of their not-allergenic almond extract in the facility and that it wouldn’t pose any risk to their other extract products. Apparently the FDA does not consider Rodelle’s almond extract to be allergenic. Instead they use bitter almond oils which are made from peach, plum, and apricot pits. ![]() ![]() Rodelle does not make almond extract from sweet almonds, the type of almonds that we eat. Before I agreed to be a brand ambassador, I had asked Rodelle about the topic of almond extract. I am a brand ambassador for Rodelle Vanilla and one of my readers asked me about whether the manufacturing of almond extract would pose a risk of cross contact of almond allergens to the other extract products. But what about using almond extract? Can People with a Nut Allergy Use Almond Extract? ![]() Using almond milk for people with an almond allergy (or even any nut allergy) is not appropriate. I want to make this nut-free almond tofu recipe allergy safe and delicious that almost anyone may enjoy. There are also packaged gelatin mixes that are as simple as making boxed gelatin desserts as well as easy recipes with milk, sugar, and almond extract. This recipe for nut-free almond tofu is my dream dessert! Almond Tofu, also known as as hung yun dofu in Cantonese, xingren doufu in Mandarin, annin tofu in Japanese, only looks similar to tofu made from soy beans but almond tofu is a sweet gelatin based dessert that can be enjoyed by itself, with canned fruit, or fresh cut fruit and a drizzle of something sweet.Īlmond Tofu is traditionally made of almond milk and set with gelatin. This post may contain some affiliate links which help to support this blog, thank you. But how does someone with a nut allergy safely enjoy Almond Tofu? Disclosure: I am a brand ambassador for Rodelle Vanilla because I love their products. An Experiment with Nut-Free Almond Tofu Almond Jelly, Almond Tofu, Almond Pudding…no matter what you call it, this nut-free almond tofu gelatin based dessert is so good.
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