Item Tag: Madagascar

*** The number of beans is approximent and may vary , since some beans might be heavier. Τhe exact unit of measurement is grams *** Product Information: Name: Bourbon Madagascar Vanilla BeanScientific name: Vanilla PlanifoliaOrigin: MadagascarExpiry Date: Provided on the package Description:Vanilla is an aromatic spice with a sweet taste and aroma.Cultivated and cured on the Bourbon Island of Madagascar, each vanilla bean is hand-selected for its freshness and rich fragrance. The full, sweet, creamy and mellow flavor with velvety after-tones is long-lasting and found in both the bean and the seeds.Most vanilla beans available today are from Madagascar, Mexico and Tahiti.As with wine, chocolate and coffee, vanilla from each country has its own distinctive flavor profile and characteristics, owing to the different climates, soils, curing methods and vanilla species.Vanilla’s leading flavor is due to the presence of vanillin, an organic compound that delivers those signature sweet, warm, and creamy flavors. Madagascar vanilla has higher concentrations of vanillin than beans from other countries, another reason why Madagascar vanilla beans are so richly flavored.Vanilla is an excellent addition mainly due to its unique aroma. It works well in desserts and savory dishes. Inside the vanilla pod there is pulp, which is a perfect ingredient for mousses, ice cream and cake creams. It is also a great addition to coffee, chocolate, alcoholic liqueurs and many other confectionery products. It has calming,relaxing and pain relief properties. It helps with high blood pressure as it helps relax blood vessels, as long with benefitting brain health and offering antioxidant effects. It is also mentioned to have anti-inflammatory properties. Energy value (kcal): 329Energy value (kJ): 1332Total fat: 2.7gincludes saturated fat: 0.0gTotal carbohydrate: 58.0gincludes sugar: 25.9gProtein: 2.3gSodium: <0.1gSalt: <0.1gincluding sugars: 25.9g SHIPPING Your payment will reach us immediately. Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your order within 1-2 days to your registered eBay address. If you need your item sent to an alternative address, you must add the address to your eBay account prior to purchasing. Once your order has been dispatched we will send you an ‘Item Dispatched’ email to let you know that your order is on its way.