Hi Seller,Do you recommend Tahitian or Madagascar vanilla beans for baking purposes?
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I'm not a seller but I purchased both of them. They are both execeent . I preferred the Madagascar
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I made some of each. When I first prepared it, I did not like the Tahitian. However, once it matured, it was sooo good! I recommend the Tahitian.
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I am not a seller, but I purchased both types of beans. I prefer the Madagascar, but both are excellent.
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Madagascar as the Tahitian doesn't hold up well in heat, Tahitian is better for cool to cold desserts
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I'm not a seller. I would like to suggest that you also focus on the differences between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans. If you are making vanilla extract, as I did, then you only need Grade B beans. You would be wasting your money on Grade A beans. But for some baking things Grade A beans would be better. Also, as I said in my original review, I recommend you buy beans based on weight and not the number of beans, as the size of beans can vary greatly. I have had rave reviews on my vanilla extract using Tahitian Grade B beans. It's unbelievable how much better it is than the extract sold in grocery stores. I'm not a seller. I would like to suggest that you also focus on the differences between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans. If you are making vanilla extract, as I did, then you only need Grade B beans. You would be wasting your money on Grade A beans. But for some baking things Grade A beans would be better. Also, as I said in my original review, I recommend you buy beans based on weight and not the number of beans, as the size of beans can vary greatly. I have had rave reviews on my vanilla extract using Tahitian Grade B beans. It's unbelievable how much better it is than the extract sold... » Read More I'm not a seller. I would like to suggest that you also focus on the differences between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans. If you are making vanilla extract, as I did, then you only need Grade B beans. You would be wasting your money on Grade A beans. But for some baking things Grade A beans would be better. Also, as I said in my original review, I recommend you buy beans based on weight and not the number of beans, as the size of beans can vary greatly. I have had rave reviews on my vanilla extract using Tahitian Grade B beans. It's unbelievable how much better it is than the extract sold in grocery stores. « Show Less
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It depends on what flavor you want and what you are making.This is a guide that will helphttp://www.vanillagarlic.com/2007/06/know-your-vanilla-guide-to-vanilla.html?m=1
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I use Pure Vanilla Extract to make my Kahlua and use the vanilla bean paste to make ice cream. It probably wouldn't really make any difference which one you use in the Kahlua--it won't look any different other than the tiny beans if you mix it for a drink; however, the vanilla bean paste has no alcohol, whereas the pure extract does contain alcohol.
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I would go with the Ceylon. Much more intense in flavor. I do a lot of home baking. What works for me is combining the two cinnamon together. You get the best of both. Try it.
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I like to use a bit extra in baking, but generally you can use it the same as regular vanilla. I have found the taste and aroma of this vanilla blend to be very rich and appealing. It is not weaker than regular vanilla, so there is no need to adjust the measurement.
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I realize it's a bit late to help you, but for anyone reading this later:Frozen vanilla beans should still be usable for extract, but I would suggest using them right away. Freezing or refrigerating can promote certain types of mold in vanilla beans, but it shouldn't affect the flavor compounds in the beans.
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Honestly, I have no idea.I would suggest asking the vanilla bean professionals at Nielsen-Massey at the following link: www.NielsenMassey.comI hope this helps!
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I bake and I used to have a bake shop, by fa, r of all the vanilla Ive used, this is the best tasting and most flavorful...and you dont have to use as much!
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per label on the bottle; it is pure vanilla bean extract in water & alcohol. Gluten free; Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract. No documented sugar or artificial sweetner added.
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I suspect that the split beans are a little cheaper just because they are split. Apparently, the splitting sometimes happens as the beans mature; it's not a quality issue. I would also suspect that, if you're using the beans to make vanilla extract, that you might want to buy the unsplit beans for this. The reason I say this is that you'll be able to use the caviar of the beans for other things (baking, making ice cream, etc.) if the beans are unsplit and the contents don't end up in the bottom of your jar where you are making vanilla. Periodically, you need to change some of the beans out to keep up the strength of the extract brew. I would like to pass along how happy I am with Vanilla Products USA. I decided to start making my own extract and tried several other sellers and their products. To compare, I had one jar of starter extract that had been sitting for 2 months from one store that wasn't even as strong as the bottle with the Vanilla Products beans that had only been sitting for 3 weeks. By far, Vanilla Products USA offers the best beans at a good price. They are the only store I plan on buying from in the future. And, as just a point of information, Grade B beans are the best for making extract. Grade A (which I haven't bought yet) are for baking, etc. Hope this helps. PS: You want the beans you use to make extract to be dry rather than moist. You get a better extract that way.
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Blondie,Our vanilla should be fragrant. It is also fresh ground just before shipping to Amazon so the batch shouldn't be old. Please send us an email with your Amazon order ID to service@terrasoul.com and we can process a refund for you if you're not satisfied with your purchase.Best Regards,
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Yes, it can be substituted for vanilla beans, because this is just vanilla beans and oil. It should have a conversion for it on the bottle, if not you can easily google to find out how to convert it.
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Rodelle states on the front label "Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract" and under Ingredients they state "Vanilla Beans Extractives in Water and Alcohol." This product is labeled "Gluten Free." I've checked their website and there is no mention of thier using annato in this or any of their vanilla extracts.
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Ground Vanilla Beans. Vanilla is not actually a bean, but comes from an orchid plant.
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also, I Bought these, and they made amazing vanilla extract Vanilla Products USA 1/4 Pound LB Madagascar Bourbon Planifolia Extract Grade B Vanilla Beans 6~7"
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I have tried many other syrups and found this one to be the most flavorful. I am confident the difference is because monin is made with real madagascar vanilla beans as oopposed to artificial vanilla. This is a sweetened syrup, most commonly used in coffee, lattes etc. it is not an extract like used in baking. So if used in baking, you would need to adapt your recipe to account for the sugar content of this syrup. As for the aroma, it smells like very sweet vanilla.
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I do not know. I know I was told to use the Grade B for making vanilla. My vanilla is making and it smells devine. I will be making more. It is wonderful.
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Sometimes, you'll simply see plain old vanilla, but there is also Tahitian, Mexican and Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla is the most common, as Madagascar produces most of the world's supply of vanilla, and it is often written simply as "Bourbon Vanilla."Bourbon vanilla is the name for all vanilla grown in Madagascar and other islands in the Indian Ocean.