Category: Spices

8 ounces per cup) of vodka or whatever kind of alcohol is being used. Double-fold vanilla extracts are what many professional bakers prefer to use because it provides a much stronger, more concentrated vanilla flavor that you can’t get simply by doubling the amount of vanilla extract you use. Can I add more alcohol to […]

That’s because vanilla is a notoriously picky plant that needs to be harvested by hand. These are the vanilla extracts that are labeled as Madagascar, Tahitian or Mexican (though sometimes just as extract). These options are more expensive, but they provide a more authentic flavor. So how do you know which to choose? Is Madagascar […]

Although it is native to Mexico, it is now widely grown throughout the tropics. Indonesia and Madagascar are the world’s largest producers. Who is the largest vanilla producer? MadagascarThe biggest producer of vanilla is Madagascar (2900 tons), followed by Indonesia (2300 tons), China (885 tons), Mexico and Papua New Guinea. Who produces the best vanilla? […]

Madagascar, renowned for its high quality vanilla, is the world’s leading exporter of the spice, accounting for half of global production. What countries is vanilla from? Most vanilla beans available today are from Madagascar, Mexico and Tahiti. As with wine, chocolate and coffee, vanilla from each country has its own distinctive flavor profile and characteristics, […]

Vanille givrée. Vanille givrée, or frozen vanilla, covered in naturally occuring crystallized sugar. What is the best vanilla in the world? Tahitian vanilla beansTahitian vanilla beans that are derived from the vanilla plant in Papua New Guinea are regarded as the ‘best of the best’ in the vanilla world. The bean is wider and flatter […]

Madagascar. The reason that Madagascar is still on top of the vanilla game is grim: According to The Financial Times, it’s one of the few regions with the right climate that is also poor enough to make laborious hand-pollination affordable. Why is most vanilla grown in Madagascar? Combined with the hot, humid climate and rich […]

The weak flowering is an early season indicator suggesting that the 2022/23 vanilla production in Madagascar is most likely to decline y-o-y. Some market sources have already classified the potential production shortfall as ‘several hundred tonnes’. Is there a world shortage of vanilla? In the World Capital of Vanilla Production, Nearly Three out of Four […]

Benefits of vanilla for your brain and body Inflammation is bad for your body, but worse for your brain. The release of inflammatory cytokines contribute to brain fog, so it’s harder to focus, think clearly, or remember even the simplest tasks. Vanillin promotes relaxation to calm the cytokine storm. Is vanilla good for brain? May […]

Vanilla extract which comes from the real vanilla plant is far more expensive. The average price for vanilla extract is $20 for four ounces. That price has increased over the years, however. You can now expect to pay $300 per pound of extract. Why is real vanilla so expensive? Vanilla extract comes from a plant […]

Find an accessible light bulb installed in a fixture in the room, such as in a lamp or hanging light fixture. Drop two or three drops of vanilla extract onto the light bulb with the dropper. Turn on the light. The heat coupled with the extract will cause the smell of vanilla to waft through […]

Vanilla paste, also known as vanilla bean paste, is a mixture of vanilla powder and vanilla extract ground into a paste. Vanilla paste includes flecks of vanilla bean pods as well as natural thickeners to hold the paste together. What is a substitute for vanilla paste? Substitute for Vanilla bean paste Use equal amounts of […]

The short answer is that it depends on what recipe you’re baking. Both our Pure Vanilla Extract and Pure Vanilla Paste use the same high-quality vanilla beans, but they have slightly different applications thanks to the differences in consistency and the addition of vanilla bean specks in the paste. Is vanilla paste better than vanilla […]

To replace vanilla bean paste in a recipe: Use equal amounts of of vanilla extract. OR – Use one whole vanilla bean (steeped in cooking liquid) to replace 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste. OR – Use 1 tablespoon of vanilla powder to replace 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste. What can you use if you […]

Because vanilla oil activates estrogen levels, it also regularizes menstruation and relieves PMS symptoms. PMS symptoms are experienced by over 75 percent of menstruating women, and hormone balance is the primary factor that determines these symptoms. Does vanilla increase estrogen? Aphrodisiac. The ancients were of the opinion that the vanilla drink has aphrodisiacal properties and […]

Place the cut up vanilla bean in your jar of coconut oil In the crockpot and stir. Leave on low for 2 hours. Then stir it & turn to warm for about 12-15 hours. Can you add vanilla extract to coconut oil? Add a couple drops of vanilla extract, to preference. You won’t be able […]

Remember, the number 1 ingredient in vanilla extract is alcohol. #2 is vanilla beans. You will always smell some alcohol in your extract. However, the smell of a finished extract is usually vanilla first and spirit second. How can you tell if vanilla extract has gone bad? If vanilla extract has gone bad, the pleasant […]

If you decide to try using vanilla extract in a diffuser, you will need to add more drops than you would using an essential oil to get a strong smell. What is this? Though the alcohol will burn off, a sticky residue could remain from the extract. Which could damage your diffuser. Can I use […]

Yes, I wore vanilla extract behind my ears and on my wrists for a day, some decent-quality stuff. The sillage isn’t great, and the lasting power is pretty minimal, but while it’s on there it’s nice enough. Why do people put vanilla behind their ears? Perfume: as natural as it gets, dab vanilla behind your […]