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Vanilla Beans (Tahitian), Ground | Bulk | Spice Jungle

Vanilla Beans (Tahitian), Ground Keep a bowl of ground Tahitian vanilla on the counter and soon you’ll use it as you might salt: a little pinch in nearly everything.   Made from Pure Tahitian Vanilla Beans from Papua New Guinea. Tahitian ground vanilla has a unique floral aroma and flavor that is smooth with tones of cherry and chocolate. Ground vanilla can be used as a substitute for vanilla extract in many recipes. Tahitian beans have a very reliable vanilla flavor and are excellent all-purpose beans. However, you’ll find that when fresh they possess unique flavors of fig, licorice, and chocolate. All Natural, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher Parve   Tahitian beans have a very reliable vanilla flavor and are excellent all-purpose beans. However, you’ll find that when fresh they possess unique flavors of fig, licorice, and chocolate. We love to use these for making homemade extracts but they also do remarkably well in jams, sauces, preserves, and cocktails. Ground vanilla beans should be used the way one might salt: adding a just a pinch to help round out flavor. It provides sweetness without the addition of sugar. Use in creamed soups, jams, marinades, dressings, cocktails, or baked goods. We love to take a bit of it and combine it with salt, pepper, lemon zest and thyme and use it as a rub for pork or game meats. Vanilla beans are one of the most unique, cherished, and utilized spices in the culinary world. In fact, one might say it well beats out saffron in each of these categories when you consider how nearly every home baker would fall into a state of collapse if their vanilla suddenly vanished. Vanilla beans are actually derived from orchid plants. The vanilla orchid flower isn’t a fancy one; it’s rather skinny, with no inflorescence, and a pale yellow pallor that can hardly be considered appealing. Yet the orchids of the genus Vanilla aren’t prized for their looks but the seed pods they produce. These seed pods are packed with vanillin – the fragrant organic compound responsible for vanilla flavor. Vanilla orchids require exhaustive effort and attention. To begin, they only grow in very specific climates and are notoriously sensitive, even with years of selective breeding to toughen them up. The plants are carefully grafted and trellised, then the flowers pollinated by hand. It then takes the seed pods six months to form and mature before they can be harvested. The pods then go through a complicated and extensive curing process that lasts another six months before being graded for quality based on size, appearance, moisture content, and aroma before being sold. Vanilla bean fans that we are we only sell the highest quality vanilla beans. You’ll find each one to be fat, black, fragrant and wet. In other words: perfect. Recommended Applications Basic Preparation Ingredients Ground Tahitian vanilla beans

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Dark Cocoa Powder, Dutch Processed | Bulk | Spice Jungle

Dark Cocoa Powder, Dutch Processed An ebony powder for your baking needs. When you need a cocoa powder that makes for cakes the color of pitch our dark cocoa powder is up to the task and will deliver a deep chocolate favor.   Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder is sometimes called “alkalized,” “European style,” or “Dutched” Commonly used in desserts or anything sweet, Dutch Cocoa Powder can be found added to cookies, brownies, cakes, or doughnuts All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO   Dutch-processing is a means of neutralizing acidity in cocoa by washing it in a potassium solution. The result is a mellower flavor, but also a much darker cocoa powder. In fact, this is a black cocoa, meaning we’ve done more dutching than a sidewalk jump rope crew. The flavor is extra intense and quite dark, so it can be paired with a lighter natural cocoa powder to get the perfect balance of flavor and color. Use our dark cocoa powder in baking in conjunction with baking powder as it has a higher level of acidity to activate the release of flavor and rise. Feel free to use this Dutch cocoa powder in any recipe that calls for dutch-processed cocoa. You can also substitute Dutch cocoa powder for natural cocoa in any sauce or ice cream, but not in baking. Recommended Applications Commonly used in desserts or anything sweet, dark Dutch cocoa powder can be found added to cookies, brownies, cakes, or doughnuts. A primary ingredient in chocolate candy bars, chocolate frosting, fudge, and hot cocoa, this Dark Cocoa Powder is a versatile spice. Used for hot and cold desserts and beverages, this product may also be added to spicy chili, sauces, or stews which is a traditional practice in Latin America. Basic Preparation Ready to use as is, no preparation required. Ingredients Cocoa (processed with alkali).

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Organic Vanilla Beans, Madagascar | Certified Organic 25 Beans

25 Organic Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans (Package of 25) Organic Madagascar vanilla beans are considered the world’s gold standard for quality. The country of Madagascar has a globally unmatched reputation and market demand for its high-quality Vanilla planifolia, also known as Bourbon vanilla. Bourbon vanilla is the term used for vanilla from the islands in the Indian Ocean such as Madagascar, the Comoros, and Réunion. Organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans are superior, with flavor and aromatic qualities that make these beans the most popular and sought after vanilla variety. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans are very distinct, with a flavor and aroma profile unlike any other vanilla bean. All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO, Organic Described as an “all-purpose” vanilla, it is generally preferred over other varieties due to its versatility and superior vanillin content to other varieties of vanilla. The flavor profile for this variety is described as sweet with soft creamy endnotes. Madagascar consistently produces 65-85 percent of the total world volume of vanilla beans. Harvesting and processing vanilla beans are time-consuming because, in Madagascar, every vanilla flower is pollinated by hand. After being harvested, the green pods are heated in warm water, fermented, frequently massaged during the drying process and finally sorted. This makes Bourbon vanilla a unique, top-quality product with an unrivaled and exceptional taste. The organic sector in Madagascar is small, and exports are limited. Organic agricultural production has predominately been done by small-scale farmers. Today, this demand has reached a new level of acceleration as consumers prefer organically produced vanilla beans because of their concerns for the environment and the livelihood of producers in developing countries. What once was considered to be niche is fast becoming a mainstream market and consumers show a willingness to pay the price premiums established in the marketplace for organic vanilla. Recommended Applications Use in a variety of cooking and baking applications, including vanilla sugar, sweet sauces, ice cream, cakes and cookies, and homemade vanilla extract Use vanilla seeds to add a gourmet visual cue to ice cream, custards and crème brûlées Add to coffee grinds for vanilla-flavored coffee, or add pods to sugar to make vanilla sugar Basic Preparation To use a vanilla bean, cut each end off from the vanilla bean and slice through the vanilla bean lengthwise, remove the paste from inside the vanilla bean and use as needed. Ingredients Vanilla Beans

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10 Organic Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans (Package of 10)

10 Organic Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans (Package of 10) Organic Madagascar vanilla beans are considered the world’s gold standard for quality. The country of Madagascar has a globally unmatched reputation and market demand for its high-quality Vanilla planifolia, also known as Bourbon vanilla. Bourbon vanilla is the term used for vanilla from the islands in the Indian Ocean such as Madagascar, the Comoros, and Réunion.   Organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans are superior, with flavor and aromatic qualities that make these beans the most popular and sought after vanilla variety. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans are very distinct, with a flavor and aroma profile unlike any other vanilla bean. All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO, Organic   Described as an “all-purpose” vanilla, it is generally preferred over other varieties due to its versatility and superior vanillin content to other varieties of vanilla. The flavor profile for this variety is described as sweet with soft creamy endnotes. Madagascar consistently produces 65-85 percent of the total world volume of vanilla beans. Harvesting and processing vanilla beans are time-consuming because, in Madagascar, every vanilla flower is pollinated by hand. After being harvested, the green pods are heated in warm water, fermented, frequently massaged during the drying process and finally sorted. This makes Bourbon vanilla a unique, top-quality product with an unrivaled and exceptional taste. The organic sector in Madagascar is small, and exports are limited. Organic agricultural production has predominately been done by small-scale farmers. Today, this demand has reached a new level of acceleration as consumers prefer organically produced vanilla beans because of their concerns for the environment and the livelihood of producers in developing countries. What once was considered to be niche is fast becoming a mainstream market and consumers show a willingness to pay the price premiums established in the marketplace for organic vanilla. Recommended Applications Use in a variety of cooking and baking applications, including vanilla sugar, sweet sauces, ice cream, cakes and cookies, and homemade vanilla extract Use vanilla seeds to add a gourmet visual cue to ice cream, custards and crème brûlées Add to coffee grinds for vanilla-flavored coffee, or add pods to sugar to make vanilla sugar Basic Preparation To use a vanilla bean, cut each end off from the vanilla bean and slice through the vanilla bean lengthwise, remove the paste from inside the vanilla bean and use as needed. Ingredients Vanilla Beans

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1 Organic Madagascar Vanilla Bean (Glass Vial of 1) | Bulk | Spice Jungle

1 Organic Madagascar Vanilla Bean (Glass Vial of 1) Organic Madagascar vanilla beans are considered the world’s gold standard for quality. The country of Madagascar has a globally unmatched reputation and market demand for its high-quality Vanilla planifolia, also known as Bourbon vanilla. Bourbon vanilla is the term used for vanilla from the islands in the Indian Ocean such as Madagascar, the Comoros, and Réunion.   Organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans are superior, with flavor and aromatic qualities that make these beans the most popular and sought after vanilla variety. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans are very distinct, with a flavor and aroma profile unlike any other vanilla bean. All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO, Organic   Described as an “all-purpose” vanilla, it is generally preferred over other varieties due to its versatility and superior vanillin content to other varieties of vanilla. The flavor profile for this variety is described as sweet with soft creamy endnotes. Madagascar consistently produces 65-85 percent of the total world volume of vanilla beans. Harvesting and processing vanilla beans are time-consuming because, in Madagascar, every vanilla flower is pollinated by hand. After being harvested, the green pods are heated in warm water, fermented, frequently massaged during the drying process and finally sorted. This makes Bourbon vanilla a unique, top-quality product with an unrivaled and exceptional taste. The organic sector in Madagascar is small, and exports are limited. Organic agricultural production has predominately been done by small-scale farmers. Today, this demand has reached a new level of acceleration as consumers prefer organically produced vanilla beans because of their concerns for the environment and the livelihood of producers in developing countries. What once was considered to be niche is fast becoming a mainstream market and consumers show a willingness to pay the price premiums established in the marketplace for organic vanilla. Recommended Applications Use in a variety of cooking and baking applications, including vanilla sugar, sweet sauces, ice cream, cakes and cookies, and homemade vanilla extract Use vanilla seeds to add a gourmet visual cue to ice cream, custards and crème brûlées Add to coffee grinds for vanilla-flavored coffee, or add pods to sugar to make vanilla sugar Basic Preparation To use a vanilla bean, cut each end off from the vanilla bean and slice through the vanilla bean lengthwise, remove the paste from inside the vanilla bean and use as needed. Ingredients Vanilla Beans

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Vanilla Beans, Madagascar Bourbon | Bulk | Spice Jungle

Vanilla Beans, Madagascar Bourbon A masculine gentleman who smokes cigars and quotes Henry James. Rather sensible and realistic, but not averse to a spot of indulgence.   Madagascar Vanilla Beans are superior, with flavor and aromatic qualities that make these beans the most popular and sought after vanilla variety. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans are very distinct, with a flavor and aroma profile unlike any other vanilla bean. All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO   Coming from a small island off the African east coast these beans are known for their buttery creaminess and smooth flavor. They’re a bit exotic, as these beans often possess hints of raw tobacco flavor lending them a certain masculine quality. Madagascar vanilla beans are the most popular variety of vanilla bean and used in both professional and home kitchens worldwide. These beans are best for homemade extracts and work in practically all recipes. Vanilla beans are one of the most unique, cherished, and utilized spices in the culinary world. In fact, one might say it well beats out saffron in each of these categories when you consider how nearly every home baker would fall into a state of collapse if their vanilla suddenly vanished. Vanilla beans are actually derived from orchid plants. The vanilla orchid flower isn’t a fancy one; it’s rather skinny, with no inflorescence, and a pale yellow pallor that can hardly be considered appealing. Yet the orchids of the genus Vanilla aren’t prized for their looks but the seed pods they produce. These seed pods are packed with vanillin – the fragrant organic compound responsible for vanilla flavor. Vanilla orchids require exhaustive effort and attention. To begin, they only grow in very specific climates and are notoriously sensitive, even with years of selective breeding to toughen them up. The plants are carefully grafted and trellised, then the flowers pollinated by hand. It then takes the seed pods six months to form and mature before they can be harvested. The pods then go through a complicated and extensive curing process that lasts another six months before being graded for quality based on size, appearance, moisture content, and aroma before being sold. Fans of this culinary ingredient can be assured that we only sell the highest quality vanilla beans. You’ll find each one to be fat, black, fragrant and wet. In other words: perfect. Recommended Applications Use in a variety of cooking and baking applications, including vanilla sugar, sweet sauces, ice cream, cakes and cookies, and homemade vanilla extract Use vanilla seeds to add a gourmet visual cue to ice cream, custards and crème brûlées Add to coffee grinds for vanilla-flavored coffee, or add pods to sugar to make vanilla sugar Basic Preparation To use a vanilla bean, cut each end off from the vanilla bean and slice through the vanilla bean lengthwise, remove the paste from inside the vanilla bean and use as needed. Ingredients Vanilla Beans

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Vanilla Beans (Madagascar Bourbon), Extract Grade B | Bulk | Spice Jungle

Vanilla Beans (Madagascar Bourbon), Extract Grade B Madagascar Extract Grade B vanilla beans contain significantly less moisture and are less attractive. They are smaller and contain many imperfections (splits and cracks), unlike our premium Grade A beans. Dont worry though, because the flavor isnt in the appearance. These beans will work just fine in your homemade vanilla extract, but are not ideal for baking or cooking with.   Grade B Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans (also called extract beans) contain significantly less moisture, are smaller, and contain many imperfections (splits and cracks), unlike premium Grade A beans. Madagascar Vanilla Beans are superior, with flavor and aromatic qualities that make these beans the most popular and sought after vanilla variety. All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO   Madagascar vanilla beans are processed using the “Bourbon” curing method. These bulk grade B vanilla beans are very distinct, with a flavor and aroma profile that make these beans the most popular and sought-after vanilla variety. **Please Note: When purchasing vanilla beans by weight, please be aware that you may not receive the exact number of beans you are expecting from our estimates. Like any agricultural product, our vanilla beans have the potential to vary in length & size from crop-to-crop. If you need to ensure that you receive an exact quantity of whole beans we recommend purchasing a specific quantity amount.** Recommended Applications Use in a variety of cooking and baking applications, including vanilla sugar, sweet sauces, ice cream, cakes and cookies, and homemade vanilla extract Use vanilla seeds to add a gourmet visual cue to ice cream, custards and crème brûlées Add to coffee grinds for vanilla-flavored coffee, or add pods to sugar to make vanilla sugar Basic Preparation To use a vanilla bean, cut each end off from the vanilla bean and slice through the vanilla bean lengthwise, remove the paste from inside the vanilla bean and use as needed. Ingredients Vanilla Beans

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