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We sell this high quality vanilla extract at such a great price because we buy directly from the producers and pass the saving on to you. Our Vanilla extract is 100% pure vanilla extract, no additives or artificial flavors of any kind.
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This 2% pure vanilla extract is the standard found in supermarkets nationwide. It has
a strong vanilla flavor & aroma. |
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| Vanilla is the extract of a bean
produced by two variety of orchids, Vanilla Planifolia and V.
Tahitensis
which both belong to the
Orchidaceae family. These amazing new world
orchid climbs other plants (including tall trees!) to reach the Sun's
light and produces long slender "beans" which hang 6-8 inches
towards the ground.
The aroma and flavor of these extraordinary beans are as amazing as the small yellow flowers themselves. The Vanilla orchid has succulent 6-inch long leaves and roots which protrude from the nodes and support the plant by grasping other plants and rocks. The Vanilla orchid is often grown in places such as Mexico in Central American, Africa, Madagascar, Tahiti, India, and Indonesia. The vanilla beans are picked while still green and fermented, or sweat, to produce the beautiful vanilla favor and scent. They can then be made into vanilla extract, or sold as whole beans. These fermented vanilla pods (beans) are long, slender, and black in color. They encase numerous little black seeds that look like tiny caviar, which contain the majority or the vanilla flavor and aroma. The vanilla extract is made by soaking whole vanilla beans in a strong alcohol, at least 35%, which doesn't have an over powering flavor of its own (We would suggest white rum). The mixture is strained and the vanilla flavored liquid that remains is pure vanilla extract!
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was discovered by Europeans in the 1500s when it was given to Spanish
explores. The
Aztecs gave them this special flavoring as an ingredient in a chocolate
and vanilla beverage. It was not long before the Europeans brought
it home and found other uses for it. Vanilla quickly became an essential
component of many recipes.
Vanilla is such an important ingredient that it would be impossible to list all of the foods that utilize it. But, a few of the more well-known vanilla recipes are for vanilla ice cream, vanilla wafers, vanilla pudding, vanilla custard, Cakes, vanilla vodka, vanilla sugar, vanilla syrup and vanilla sauces. |
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Dozens of species of vanilla orchids grow throughout the world, another common one is Vanilla polylepis. It is native to the old world and grows in temperate climates including Africa.
Vanilla is also known as Vanille gousses de.
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Vanilla Extract is a staple ingredient in cakes, puddings, and many desserts, it is added to nearly every baked good & sweet. It adds a little bit of that vanilla flavor & aroma to all that contains it! Vanilla Essence, or extract, also go surprisingly well with seafood such as mild fish and shellfish.
1- 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup water 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan and mix thoroughly. Bring to the boil, cool and add vanilla extract. Serve on cake, fresh fruit, or ice cream. 1 cup sugar Dissolve sugar into water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until syrup begins to thicken. About 10 minutes. Slightly cool and add vanilla extract and rum. Serve on ice cream or pound cake. Recipe taken from the Chicago Tribune.
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Vanilla is also used as a perfume, or as a scent in one.
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