Whole Vanilla Beans - Raw

Wilderness Poets Whole Vanilla Beans - Raw  Our decadent Whole Vanilla Beans are matured on the vine and sun-cured to optimum potency. They are the finest quality, gourmet variety, Vanilla Tahitiensis, grown in Papua New Guinea. INGREDIENTS: Vanilla Beans (Tahitian Variety). 2 Vanilla Beans per vial. Raw, No Alcohol, No Preservatives. Just Vanilla Beans Allergy Warning: Packaged in a facility that processes various tree nuts * These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Why We Love Vanilla Beans Wilderness Poets is proud to offer Whole Vanilla Beans. The Vanilla Planifolia, or Vanilla Orchid, is grown on the islands of the South Pacific, where the Vanilla bean is harvest from the flower by hand. The beans are cured in the sun for days to reach their optimum potency.  To Use: Cut a vanilla bean in half and then split each half down the center using a sharp paring knife. Use the blade of the knife to scrape out all of the seeds to use in your recipe. Substitute 1 vanilla bean pod in place of 1 tsp vanilla extract. For more than 6 centuries, natural vanilla has provided spectacular flavoring and aroma to foods and beverages. This exquisite variety of vanilla has an intense vanilla flavor that is stronger than most extracts or beans. They are a rich black/brown color and have intense Vanilla aroma. The beans are best used for dishes that call for vanilla as the primary flavor. Try vanilla in hot chocolate or in tea. Use it in nut mylks, chia pudding, raw pies, etc.. Make sure to check out our simple chocolate recipe made with our Arriba Nacional cacao paste!  Fun Fact: Vanilla orchids can actually grow on cacao trees! Vanilla stimulates general feelings of well being and it is a known mood enhancer in aroma therapy. Vanilla is also used medicinally to calm nerves and an upset stomach. Its soothing fragrance helps to relax in moments of stress and anxiety.*  Benefits High in Antioxidants Boosts Immune System and Mood Improve Skin Complexion *  * These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Why is the cost of Vanilla Beans on the rise? "VANILLA is one of the world’s most popular spices and an important ingredient in products ranging from chocolate to perfume. But it is getting harder to find. Vanilla-rich foods like ice cream have been removed from shelves or become pricier. Chefs are making what they have go further. The wholesale price of vanilla has reached $500-600 per kilo, when just a few years ago it fetched a tenth of that." Videos & inspiration