Which Vanilla?
What’s the Difference Between Madagascar Bourbon, Mexican and Tahitian Vanilla?
To create our origin-specific vanilla extracts, pastes, powders, beans and sugars, we use beans cultivated in three specific regions–Madagascar, Mexico and Tahiti. Each of our vanilla products has its own unique influence on a dish, based on the product’s specific benefits and ideal culinary uses, as well as the distinct flavor imparted from where the vanilla was grown.
How do you know which one is right for your culinary needs? We provide details that cover advantages, uses and best pairings for each of our vanilla products.
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla
Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Flavor Notes & Features: Full, sweet, creamy and mellow with velvety after-tones
Uses: Very versatile. Just measure and add to hot and cold applications.
Pairings: chocolate, cream
Sweet ideas: cakes, cookies, ice cream, puddings, pastries, French toast, scones
Savory ideas: seafood, sauces, soups, marinades
Beverage ideas: hot chocolate, iced tea
Other ideas: refrigerator/freezer deodorizer (cotton ball soaked in vanilla)
Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
Flavor Notes & Features: Full, sweet, creamy and mellow with velvety after-tones. Uses only certified organic ingredients.
Uses: Very versatile. Just measure and add to hot and cold applications.
Pairings: chocolate, cream
Sweet ideas: cakes, cookies, ice cream, puddings, pastries, French toast, scones
Savory ideas: seafood, sauces, soups, marinades
Beverage ideas: hot chocolate, iced tea
Other ideas: refrigerator/freezer deodorizer (cotton ball soaked in vanilla)
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Paste
Flavor Notes & Features: Full, sweet, creamy and mellow with velvety after-tones. Features real vanilla bean specks in a thick base.
Uses: A convenient way to increase the visual flair. Add delicious vanilla flavor without thinning out batters or sauces.
Pairings: chocolate, cream
Sweet ideas: crème anglaise, crème brûlée, custards, puddings, gelato, ice cream, sauces, honey-vanilla spread
Savory ideas: glazes for poultry, seafood and pork
Beverage ideas: milkshakes, coffee flavoring
Other ideas: add to oatmeal and yogurt
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Powder
Flavor Notes & Features: dry version with same flavor as above
Uses: Ideal for cake and cookie mixes and other dry applications. Perfect for dishes sensitive to color. Or, sprinkle on top of baked goods as a flavor enhancer.
Pairings: chocolate, cream
Sweet ideas: dry baking mixes (cakes, brownies, cookies, muffins), icings
Savory ideas: barbecue spice blend
Beverage ideas: hot chocolate mix, tea blends, sangria
Other ideas: sachets for drawers and linen closets, flavoring for oatmeal, granola and cereal
Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans
Flavor Notes & Features: Moist, hand-selected beans with full, sweet, creamy and mellow flavor and velvety after-tones.
Uses: Any application requiring unadulterated vanilla flavor. Increases the visual appeal of your dish by adding real vanilla seeds.
Pairings: chocolate, cream
Sweet ideas: crème anglaise, crème brûlée, custards, puddings, yogurt, gelato, ice cream
Savory ideas: glazes for poultry, seafood and pork
Beverage ideas: sangria, cream soda floats, amaretto sour
Other ideas: natural car deodorizer
Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans
Flavor Notes & Features: Moist, hand selected, certified organic beans with full, sweet, creamy and mellow flavor and velvety after-tones.
Uses: Very versatile. Just measure and add to hot and cold applications.
Uses: For unadulterated vanilla flavor. Increases the visual appeal of your dish by adding real vanilla seeds.
Pairings: chocolate, cream
Sweet ideas: crème anglaise, crème brûlée, custards, puddings, yogurt, gelato, ice cream
Savory ideas: glazes for poultry, seafood and pork
Beverage ideas: sangria, cream soda floats, amaretto sour
Other ideas: natural car deodorizer
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar
Flavor Notes & Features: A hint of sweet, creamy vanilla and the sweetness of sugar.
Uses: Use in place of sugar in a recipe to add an extra layer of vanilla flavor. Or, sprinkle on top as a finishing touch.
Pairings: chocolate, cream
Sweet ideas: cookies, cakes, pies, pastries; on top of fruits, Dutch baby pancakes, cereal and baked goods
Savory ideas: tomato sauces, pasta sauces, dry rubs
Beverage ideas: coffee, cocoas, smoothies, rimming sugar on drink glasses
Mexican Vanilla
Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract
Flavor Notes & Features: deep, creamy, spicy-sweet character, like clove or nutmeg
Uses: The vanilla’s spice works well with other spicy foods. Or, switch it up and give a twist to recipes that call for Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla.
Pairings: cinnamon, cloves, ginger, citrus fruits, dark chocolate
Sweet ideas: ginger snaps, spiced cookies
Savory ideas: tomato sauces, barbecue sauces, chilis, salsas
Beverage ideas: hot chocolate, chai lattes
Mexican Vanilla Beans
Flavor Notes & Features: Moist, hand-selected beans with a deep, creamy, spicy-sweet character, like clove or nutmeg
Uses: Any application requiring unadulterated vanilla flavor. Increases the visual appeal of your dish by adding real vanilla seeds.
Pairings: cinnamon, cloves, ginger, citrus fruits, dark chocolate
Sweet ideas: ginger snaps, spiced cookies, hot chocolate, flan. Give familiar recipes a twist: cookies, cakes, frozen desserts
Savory ideas: tomato sauces, barbecue sauces, chilis, salsas
Beverage ideas: hot chocolate, spiced cocktails, margaritas
Other ideas: natural car deodorizer
Tahitian Vanilla
Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract
Flavor Notes & Features: Floral, fruity, cherry-like flavor
Uses: Since this vanilla is susceptible to being damaged by heat, it’s best in cold or frozen dishes.
Pairings: fruits
Sweet ideas: cakes, cookies, ice cream, puddings, pastries, French toast, scones
Savory ideas: seafood, sauces, soups, marinades
Beverage ideas: hot chocolate, iced tea
Other ideas: refrigerator/freezer deodorizer (cotton ball soaked in vanilla)
Tahitian Vanilla Beans
Flavor Notes & Features: Moist, hand-selected beans with floral, fruity, cherry-like flavor
Uses: Any cold or frozen application requiring unadulterated vanilla flavor. Increases the visual appeal of your dish by adding real vanilla seeds.
Pairings: fruits
Sweet ideas: pastry creams, fruit pies and sauces, smoothies, shakes, custards, puddings, yogurt, ice cream
Savory ideas: salad dressings, beurre blanc sauce for seafood, sweet potato salad
Beverage ideas: agua fresca, punch, mojitos
Other ideas: natural car deodorizer
