Madagascar Vanilla Beans

One vanilla bean is equal to 1 tbsp. of extract.
Perfect for flavoring chocolate, coffee, ice cream, cookies and most sweet dishes. Good with certain savory dishes like lobster or veal. Never refrigerate or freeze. Keep in an airtight container, out of sunlight and away from heat.

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Madagascar vanilla beans are the ones commonly called for in most recipes. Never refrigerate or freeze as extreme cold can kill flavor enzymes in the bean. Store away from heat and sunlight in an airtight container.

Madagascar Vanilla Beans Q&A

How do you use Madagascar vanilla beans?

Use the whole vanilla pod or cut and remove the inner seeds. The easiest way to obtain the inner vanilla seeds is to split the bean lengthwise, open the vanilla bean up flat and scrape from top to bottom with the edge of a knife. No need to throw away the bean. Try using the vanilla bean skin by adding it to a container of sugar for lightly infused vanilla flavor.

How many vanilla beans to use in place of vanilla extract?

One vanilla bean is equal to 1 tbsp. of extract.

What is the difference between Madagascar vanilla and Tahitian vanilla?

Madagascar vanilla has more of a bourbon flavor classic to vanilla, where as Tahitian vanilla has more of a fruity & floral flavor.