Post by Paulinemom on Sept 15, 2007 11:14:40 GMT
General Description
Vanilla Beans are the long, greenish-yellow seed pods of the tropical orchid plant, Vanilla planifolia. Before the plant flowers, the pods are picked, unripe, and cured until they're dark brown. The process takes up to six months. To obtain Pure Vanilla Extract, cured Vanilla Beans are steeped in alcohol. According to law, Pure Vanilla Extract must be 35 percent alcohol by volume.
Origin
Vanilla beans are grown in Madagascar, Mexico, Indonesia, and Tahiti.
Traditional Use
Vanilla is one of the most popular flavourings in the world. It is used in flavouring most desserts, including ice cream, custard, cake, candy, and pudding. Vanilla is also used to enhance the flavour of beverages and sauces.
Taste and Aroma
Vanilla Beans have a sweet, perfumed aroma with a woody or smoky flavour. Pure Vanilla Extract has a similar aroma.
Ideas to Get You Started
One inch of Vanilla Bean is equal to one teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract.
Vanilla Beans should never be refrigerated because they may develop mould when chilled. They should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
Add to desserts or beverages to boost sweet, fruity, or rich flavours.
Vanilla provides smooth rich background taste - use to balance sauces for shellfish, chicken, and veal.
Vanilla softens dairy flavours and reduces egginess in French toast and meringues.
Add to a mug of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea for added richness.
RECIPES
Vanilla Fruit Buns
Vanilla Plum Pots
Vanilla Beans are the long, greenish-yellow seed pods of the tropical orchid plant, Vanilla planifolia. Before the plant flowers, the pods are picked, unripe, and cured until they're dark brown. The process takes up to six months. To obtain Pure Vanilla Extract, cured Vanilla Beans are steeped in alcohol. According to law, Pure Vanilla Extract must be 35 percent alcohol by volume.
Origin
Vanilla beans are grown in Madagascar, Mexico, Indonesia, and Tahiti.
Traditional Use
Vanilla is one of the most popular flavourings in the world. It is used in flavouring most desserts, including ice cream, custard, cake, candy, and pudding. Vanilla is also used to enhance the flavour of beverages and sauces.
Taste and Aroma
Vanilla Beans have a sweet, perfumed aroma with a woody or smoky flavour. Pure Vanilla Extract has a similar aroma.
Ideas to Get You Started
One inch of Vanilla Bean is equal to one teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract.
Vanilla Beans should never be refrigerated because they may develop mould when chilled. They should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
Add to desserts or beverages to boost sweet, fruity, or rich flavours.
Vanilla provides smooth rich background taste - use to balance sauces for shellfish, chicken, and veal.
Vanilla softens dairy flavours and reduces egginess in French toast and meringues.
Add to a mug of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea for added richness.
RECIPES
Vanilla Fruit Buns
Vanilla Plum Pots