Gousse of Vanille Tahiti (2 pièces)

Tahitensis vanilla beans are a cross between the Planifolia and Pompona varieties. They are best known for originating in Tahiti or Papua New Guinea.

Tahitian vanilla beans are black*, shiny and fleshy, fragrant, unsplit and soft to the touch.

Product benefits :

• Aniseed, almond, powdery and fruity notes
• The vanilla of choice for top chefs.
• Allows appellation to Tahitensis vanilla.

Characteristics :

• Packaging : by 2
• Origin: Tahiti
• Variety: Vanilla Tahitensis
• 14/18 cm pods.

Ingredients: whole, unsplit Tahitensis vanilla beans.

What is a vanilla pod?

Vanilla is a spice. It comes from the fruit of certain tropical orchids.

Want to know all about vanilla? Discover our article How to use vanilla beans?

What can I do with a vanilla pod?

Ideal for general pastry-making: creams, cookies, ice creams, mousses, entremets..

Vanilla beans can also be used in savory recipes: vanilla goes very well with shellfish, poultry and pork.

How do I use a vanilla pod?

Vanilla beans are used as they are. Vanilla beans can be used in all kinds of applications, hot or cold, savory or sweet.

Dosage depends on your taste, desired intensity and mood.

Recommended dosage: 1 to 3 beans per liter of preparation (to be adapted according to the application).

How to prepare vanilla beans

To use a vanilla pod properly, cut it in half, then split the halves in half lengthwise.

Then, using the back of a knife blade, scrape out the black seeds.

You can then add them to your preparation.

What to do with empty vanilla beans?

After emptying them, you can add the vanilla beans to your preparation, along with the seeds, to give it even more flavor.

Or you can reuse them in a variety of ways:

• As an infusion in milk or cream,
• To make rhum arrangé,
• To make vanilla oil,
• To make vanilla sugar,
• To make vanilla powder,
• To make liquid vanilla extract.

How do I store my vanilla beans?

Vanilla beans should be stored at room temperature, away from light, in their sealed packaging.