Vanilla extract can be substitute for vanilla essence on a 1:1 basis (e.g 1tsp of vanilla extract is equal to 1tsp vanilla essence), on a strength-for-strength basis at least. But the flavour of...
yes, apparently it can be substituted directly same volume to volume ratio. "In Scandinavian countries, vanilla sugar is a powdered sugar with a strong vanilla flavour. In these countries, it is the...
No. Extract tends to have a stronger flavor since it is the vanilla bean soaked in alcohol. Flavoring may have other ingredients and will be less concentrated.