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Longevity Warehouse Organic Ground Vanilla Beans, 8 oz
Pure Ground Vanilla is not the same as Vanilla Powder, which is a combination of sugar or dextrose and ground vanilla or vanilla extract. Pure Ground Vanilla is a very fragrant product that can be used for color, texture, and flavor. Ground vanilla beans are very easy to use. You need just a small amount to add excellent vanilla flavor.
What is "real vanilla," and why is it so expensive? The answer lies in the vanilla bean itself. The quality and attributes of vanilla owe themselves to a multitude of factors. From growing location, to curing procedures, to vanillin content, each cured vanilla bean (or "pod") is graded on a long list of indicators that help separate quality vanilla products from inferior ones. From beginning to end, science and art must work in unison to create quality vanilla beans. By the end of the process, beans have vanillin contents of anywhere from 1.4%- 2.8%--with the higher-quality beans averaging 2% and above.
Synthetic vanillin, usually referred to as "artificial vanilla," often packs a lot of vanilla flavoring for a much smaller price. Usually, artificial vanilla is derived from by-products of the paper or petro-chemical industries. It is generally three times as strong as vanilla extract, and is chemically processed from guaiacol, a coal tar derivative. Later, artificial caramel coloring and sometimes sweeteners are added.
Natural vanillin contains over 290 compounds that add to its flavor, with natural vanillin being just one of them. Synthetic vanilla is really just vanillin, and nothing else. So, if you buy artificial vanilla, you'll miss out on the many wonderful undertones of fragrance and flavor that make vanilla such a complex and desirable flavoring.
Specifications: Source: Papua, New Guinea
Ingredients: Organic Vanilla Beans Ground
Container Size: 8 oz
Serving Size: 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp
Suggested Usage: Pure Ground Vanilla is great to add to recipes. About 1/2 teaspoon of Pure Ground Vanilla is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Use in your favorite hot drinks and elixirs to kick up the flavor! The vanilla flavor will not evaporate like an extract. A little goes a long way.
Shelf-Life/Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container out of direct sunlight.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
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