It's the only type I use. Friends buy it for me when they go on cruises. Just be cautious......make sure it does not contain coumadin. When I first bought it in Mexico a 16oz bottle was $4.00. Now it's $7.00 but still more than worth the price. There's no comparison with imitation or domestic vanilla. There are a dozen bottles in my pantry right now and some of them will be Christmas gifts.