Royal Vanilla Stick Bourbon Organic 3pcs. (approx. 9gr)
High quality Bourbon Vanilla pods, sourced directly from Madagascar. Vanilla sticks add a delicious vanilla aroma and flavour to all your dishes in which you incorporate the sticks. If you like to cook with natural ingredients, fresh vanilla pods are the best choice to use. Besides, the pith from the sticks is in its purest and least processed form. The sticks are packed in an airtight tube, preserving the flavour and fragrance of the vanilla.
What exactly is Vanilla?
Vanilla comes from orchids of the genus Vanilla. Vanilla orchids originally came from Mexico and Guatemala. The most commonly used orchid is the Vanilla Planifolia. The vanilla pod is also often called the vanilla bean when unripe. They are then immersed in hot water. Then they are dried under the sun for a long period of time. After drying, you get a vanilla pod containing thousands of tiny black seeds, also called the pith. Moreover, vanilla is a stunningly complex and subtle spice with more than 250 different flavour and fragrance components.
More about Royal Vanilla Sticks Bourbon Organic
When talking about Madagascar Bourbon, it refers to the region east of the southern part of Africa and surrounding islands of Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoro and the Seychelles. Combined with the warm, humid climate and rich soil, hand-pollination by Madagascar's skilled and patient farmers has made the country the world's largest vanilla producer. both in quantity and quality.
The Royal Vanilla Bourbon Organic process
After planting, it can take three years for the first flowers to appear on the vanilla orchid. The flowering of the plant lasts for two months. Each flower individually blooms for only one day a year. In addition, the flower has to be pollinated by hand. The beans are picked after about six months, once the tips start turning yellow. they are then filled with thousands of tiny black seeds. It is an unusual and labour-intensive agricultural crop. When the beans are harvested, they are still green and have no aroma or smell. These special properties are only developed during the months-long fermentation process. This consists of dipping the beans in water at around 65°, sweating them out and drying them.
The use of Royal Vanilla Bean Bourbon Organic
You can use Royal Vanilla Bean Bourbon Organic for a wide range of recipes. By simply measuring out the beans and adding them to hot and cold dishes, you create a delicious vanilla flavour. You can think of chocolate, cream, cakes, biscuits, ice cream, pudding. pastries, French toast, scones, sauces, soups, marinades, chocolate milk and even for iced tea. The possibilities of using these sticks are truly endless!
Storing Royal Vanilla Sticks Bourbon Organic
Store the vanilla beans away from heat or light. It is recommended to store the sticks in a cupboard. It is also important to keep the vanilla pods at room temperature. Moreover, after opening the packaging, it is important to store the sticks in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out or in a vacuum bag.
However tempting it may be to save vanilla beans for a special occasion. They are best when used within a few weeks of purchase. Beans dry out slowly over time. Even if they are kept in their original packaging. So use Royal Vanilla Sticks Bourbon Organic while they are still at their best!
Specifications
- Content: 3 pieces
- Weight: about 9 grams
Royal Vanilla Stick Bourbon Organic 3pcs. (approx. 9gr) 
