With its tropical aroma and subtle hints of honey, caramel and chocolate, there's nothing quite like vanilla beans that hail from Hawaii. Ours come from the Laie Vanilla Company, a small family farm in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu. A type of orchid (and plain looking by orchid standards), vanilla flowers will ultimately produce the coveted beans that can be used to enhance the flavor profile of a variety of sweet goods such as cookies, cakes and ice cream. But you can also use the beans in savory dishes to add a subtle background note (think seafood sauces, poultry and pasta dishes). Simply cut the vanilla bean pod down the middle lengthwise, then scrape out the seeds inside. Save the empty pod to infuse your favorite cocktail with the taste of vanilla or make your own vanilla extract.
Product Benefits: Vanilla beans are packed with essential nutrients like magnesium, calcium, and potassium. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
Whole Vanilla Beans
Origin
Hawaii
Tips for Success
Using a sharp knife, cut the vanilla bean lengthwise down the center, leaving one end intact to split the vanilla bean. Use the back of the knife to scrape out the tiny seeds inside the bean.
Vanilla beans can be added to liquid ingredients like milk, cream, or custard to infuse them with flavor. Add the split vanilla bean and seeds to the liquid, then heat it gently until it comes to a simmer. Remove the mixture from heat and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the vanilla flavor to infuse.
Use vanilla beans in baking to add a unique and fragrant flavor. Add the scraped-out seeds to your dough or batter to give your baked goods a delicious vanilla flavor.
FAQ
How old are these spices?
We purchase what we need every year right after the spices are harvested. These spices are as fresh as you can get. They are not sitting in a warehouse for multiple years. The oldest spices we carry will be one year old compared to the commodity market which warehouses spices for 10+ years before selling them to you.
Are these spices certified organic?
Unfortunately we do not have any certifications at this time but most of our spices are organically grown and all of them are non gmo. Each ingredient can be traced back to its origin. Email support@spicetribe.com for any questions.
