The vanilla bean is actually a capsule with a typical exotic taste and aroma , which can hardly be replaced by artificial flavors. Today, vanilla is widely used in the food industry. In the kitchen, it is used as an addition to sweet dishes, especially desserts, ice cream, puddings, chocolate and chocolate products. It is also part of many alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages .

Vanilla is an aromatic spice originally from Mexico. The most important substance that vanilla contains is the aromatic phenolic aldehyde vanillin. It is responsible for the pleasant smell and sweet taste of this spice.

Any white coating on the surface is not harmful. It is a vanillin that crystallizes.

Use

The most valuable part of the vanilla pod is its core, which consists of tiny black seeds. These are best removed from the pods by cutting the vanilla bean lengthwise and scraping the seeds from both halves of the pod with the blunt end of a knife. Vanilla beans are used as an ingredient in sweet foods - candies, cakes, ice cream and creams. Vanilla beans can be used in mulled wine or dropped into a bottle of cane rum and left to macerate. This rum is again excellent for sweet creams, desserts and for flambées, during which the vanilla is released and intensely perfumes the food and the kitchen.

If you want to flavor the classic sugar, put vanilla fruits in it for a few days. After washing, the teat is ready for further use. It can be used multiple times.

Nutritional values ​​in 100 g

Storage

The best way to store vanilla is to store it in a vacuum pack, where it will stay fresh for up to 2 years. After unpacking, seal the vanilla pod in a glass container, but ventilate it regularly. If the vanilla pod dries out, you can briefly soak it in warm water to re-soak it before use. Store them in a dry, dark place at a temperature of up to 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children.

Country of origin

Madagascar.

Composition

100% whole dried organic vanilla pods. Gluten free.