Combine the milk, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds in a large, 4-quart saucepan and place over medium heat.
Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the baking soda and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered at a bare simmer. Stir occasionally, but do not re-incorporate the foam that appears on the top of the mixture. Continue to cook for 1 hour.
Remove the vanilla bean after 1 hour and continue to cook until the mixture is a dark caramel color and has reduced to about 1 cup, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to a month.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	414.14 Kcal (1734 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	4.9mg	2%
Sodium	261.92mg	11%
Potassium	383.9mg	8%
Total Carbs	97.3g	32%
Sugars	95.6g	382%
Protein	7.35g	15%
Calcium	299.8mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.26 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	1.48mg	2%
Sodium	79.22mg	11%
Potassium	116.11mg	8%
Total Carbs	29.43g	32%
Sugars	28.91g	382%
Protein	2.22g	15%
Calcium	90.7mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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