Vanilla Insights

This is NOT the same as you buy on the street vendors in Mexico. That isn't actually vanilla, but made from Tonka beans, and has a...

Pride of Dakota:   Vanilla Prices $15/bottle                                      $25/bottle Comoros                                  ...

What about vanilla bean infused honey?   We take a plump Grade A vanilla bean, cut it into half or thirds, to fit the jar, fill with...

Now, what about the method of making vanilla extract  Some say to tie the bean into a knot.  Some say to leave it whole; others chop them...

Why is the origin where your vanilla beans come from so important in your vanilla extract? Vanilla common as an extract, powder, or...

Because of the quality, the FDA standards followed, it will last indefinitely. It will still be as fragrant and flavorful as the day you...

Yes, the most common alcohol used is Vodka.  However, larger vanilla manufacturers use a basic alcohol, most similar to “moonshine” because it’s low cost, clear and almost undetectable flavor.  They’ll grind the vanilla beans, most often a grade C or extract grade B again to reduce cost.  And although the FDA has set standards that must be followed to claim pure vanilla, the FDA does not require all ingredients to be listed, nor the quality of the vanilla beans or alcohol use

Artificial vanilla can’t replicate the complexity of over 200 compounds found in Natural Vanilla Beans.  There is NO clear vanilla, this...

Why are Vanilla’s and extracts so expensive? Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world, next to Saffron.  I use 1- and...

Salt, Pepper, Cinnamon … is that all?  Or do you have several spices, maybe some seasoning packets from the local store.  So why do we...

Why so many ways to make vanilla extract? Growing Vanilla Beans is a labor-intensive crop with Mexico and Hawaii relying on the stingless...

Are you a baking enthusiast looking to elevate your culinary creations with premium vanilla extracts? Look no further than...