Matured black vanilla pods from the Netherlands - 6 pieces

Description

Dutch premium grown vanilla, hand picked and aged in special ripening cabinets. Rich in pith and vanillin. A full, intense and enchanting romance between flowers and spices.

Many chefs and pastry chefs prefer to use vanilla because of the perfect taste. A flavor that combines well with many other ingredients. 

Vanilla (Tlilxochitl) is native to Mexico. In ancient Mexico, the Totonaks, in the region now known as Veracruz, were considered producers of the best vanilla. The Mayans and Aztecs had developed a gods drink of chocolate and vanilla. The Spaniards were so fond of this that through Hernán Cortés (conquistadores), they brought the vanilla and chocolate back to Spain and thus introduced it to Europe. With its introduction to Europe, the Dutch planted vanilla in their colonies in Java, the French in La Réunion, which was then called Île Bourbon and gave its name to Bourbon vanilla. They discovered how the flowers could be artificially pollinated, by hand, and thus extracted outside of Mexico.

Planifolia Black Vanilla is harvested once a year and is available year-round, while supplies last. Store at room temperature in a dark place.