Did You Know?

The Aztec Indians in Mexico used Vanilla Pods to flavour their chocolate drink Xoco-latl. Vanilla Pods are picked green when they have no scent. The lengthy curing process, which develops Vanillas fragrant aroma, is one reason for its high cost. Good

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Vanilla Pods give an even better flavour than essence and can be re-used many times. Vanilla was believed to be a tonic for the brain.

Quality

Vanilla Pods should be a rich, deep brown colour, somewhat wrinkled in appearance but still supple and resilient. The complex, but subtle, fruity 'bouquet' develops with age and is long lasting. Vanillin is the primary flavour constituent of vanilla beans.

Usage

Add a pod to a jar of sugar to flavour cakes, biscuits and desserts when baking. For sauces, custards and ice-cream, infuse the milk with a Vanilla Pod before cooking and remove before serving. For a stronger flavour split the pod and use the seeds. Add a pod to rice pudding mixture and remove after cooking. Whip cream with Vanilla flavoured sugar for crème chantilly.

Nutrition

Energy per 100g: 235 KCal
Carbohydrates per 100g: 25 g
Fat per 100g: 15 g