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  Vanilla - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vanilla is a flavoring, in its pure form known as vanillin, derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla.
Vanilla is a flavoring essence prepared from the seed-pods of Vanilla orchids.
Vanilla was a highly regarded flavoring in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and was brought back to Europe (and from there the rest of the world) by the Spanish Conquistadors.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vanilla_extract   (651 words)

  
 * Vanilla extract - (Gastronomy): Definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Vanilla extract is the simple, everyday kitchen something that you should have on hand...
Vanilla extract is produced by steeping the vanilla beans in a alcohol and water solution for several months,...
Vanilla powder is the whole, dried bean ground until powdery.
www.mimihu.com /gastronomy/vanilla_extract.html   (726 words)

  
 Chapter 9: Crop Plants and Exotic Plants
Vanilla is cultivated for its pods which, under processing, yield vanilla extract.
Vanilla is a tropical, evergreen, leafy, and somewhat fleshy vine (fig.
The vanilla flower is self-fertile, but incapable of self-pollination without the aid of an outside agency to either transfer the pollen from the anther to the stigma or to lift the flap or rostellum then press the anther against the stigma.
gears.tucson.ars.ag.gov /book/chap9/vanilla.html   (1082 words)

  
 Vanilla - joyofbaking.com
Vanilla extract is produced by steeping the vanilla beans in a alcohol and water solution for several months, sometimes with sugar added, thereby producing a clear dark liquid with a rich flavor that is highly aromatic.
The imitation vanilla extracts are made with synthetic vanilla (from glycoside found in the sapwood of certain conifers or from coal extracts) and leave a bitter aftertaste.
Vanilla sugar is when a vanilla bean has been added to white granulated sugar or confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar.
www.joyofbaking.com /Vanilla.html   (1474 words)

  
 vanilla
Substances called “vanilla flavour” don’t contain vanilla at all, being synthesized from eugenol (clove oil), waste paper pulp, coal tar or ‘coumarin’, found in the tonka bean, whose use is forbidden in several countries.
Vanilla is a tropical climbing orchid, with a long green fleshy stem that sprouts roots that cling to trees parasitically.
Vanilla is used in Lemon and Vanilla Posset and in this Fruit Compote.
www.theepicentre.com /Spices/vanilla.html   (972 words)

  
 Spices at Penzeys Spices Vanilla
Vanilla beans are commonly used in desserts such as ice cream, custard, or creme sauces, or used to flavor sugar, which is then added to more dense baked goods such as cookies.
Vanilla beans are cigar-shaped seed pods of the fragrant climbing orchids native to Mexico.
Using vanilla beans in cooking allows you to vary the flavor in your baking and dessert making by using different types of vanilla beans for different dishes; the flavor will always be wonderful.
www.penzeys.com /cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysvanilla.html   (599 words)

  
 Vanilla Extract - Glossary from Hormel Foods
The extract is made by soaking vanilla beans in water and an alcohol-based solution where it ages for several months, during which time the vanilla flavor is extracted from the bean.
Vanilla extract or single strength vanilla extract is a stronger, liquid form of vanilla flavoring and is often used to flavor brownies, cookies and a variety of cakes.
Vanilla essence, double strength extract or double fold vanilla are all stronger forms of the liquid flavoring and should be used sparingly when added to foods.
www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=34940&catitemid=   (332 words)

  
 Vanilla,flowers,Vanilla,flower Pictures,Catalog,Encyclopedia
Date : 8/21/2005 Time : 6:57:49 PM Vanilla is the name given to a genus of pantropical orchids (those which occur in tropical climates) and to the flavor extract obtained from the fruit pods of several of its species.
Vanilla beans, vanilla extracts and tinctures (alcoholic extracts), and vanilla resinoids (hydrocarbon solvent extracts) are the foremost food flavors for ice cream, puddings, cakes, chocolates, baked goods, syrups, candies, liqueurs, tobacco, and soft drinks.
Tahitian vanilla, a red brown vanilla bean derived from V. tahitensis, is cultivated in the South Pacific.
www.4to40.com /earth/geography/htm/flowersindex.asp?counter=131   (355 words)

  
 Pure Vanilla Extract - Nielsen-Massey
A: A fold is the relative measure of strength of vanilla extract.
The country of origin of the vanilla beans, maturity of the beans when picked, curing method used of the beans and the extraction method used to produce the extract all will influence the final flavor profile.
This vanilla is extracted from a uniform blend of choice, select vanilla beans, offering a rich, velvety flavor that meets the same unwavering quality standards as our other pure vanilla extracts.
www.nielsenmassey.com /faq.htm   (900 words)

  
 History of Dominica vanilla bean prices and pure vanilla extract prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Vanilla: (E) (Vanilla fragrans) A climbing orchid native to Mexico, but cultivated in the Caribbean, Java, Mauritius and other tropical regions for the seed pod, the vanilla bean, which yields vanilla extract.
Dominica produced small quantities of vanilla from the 18th century, but the industry grew after the collapse of the lime boom in the 1920s, reaching its peak towards the end of World War II when shipments from Madagascar and the Far East to the US were disrupted.
A Dominica Vanilla Growers Association (DVGA) was formed in the 1940s, but local setbacks, including a disastrous fire in which a whole season's crop was lost, and international changes such as post-war shifts in trade and the invention of artificial vanilla essence, vanillin, killed the market.
www.buydominica.com /vanilla.htm   (560 words)

  
 Vanilla bean shortage, Pure Vanilla extract prices and Vanilla market   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The original habitat of vanilla, like that of chocolate, once stretched from Mexico south to Venezuela, in wooded and jungle areas, and it was only after the arrival of Europeans that the rest of the world learned of it.
Vanilla, V. planifolia or V. fragrans, the seed pod of a delicate climbing orchid, is still grown on land that was inhabited and cultivated by the Totonacs.
In most recipes the extract is added by the teaspoon, usually at the end of a recipe so the heat does not dissipate the volatile alcohol in the mixture.
www.buydominica.com /vanillaprice.htm   (1373 words)

  
 Out of the Frying Pan! Herb & Spice Encyclopedia: Vanilla
Vanilla pods are long, thin and filled with beans that are virtually flavorless in their unripened state.
Vanilla extract is commonly used in baking, especially in sweets, as it heightens the intensity of chocolate and other flavors.
Vanilla beans should be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, in an airtight jar and refrigerated.
www.outofthefryingpan.com /spices/vanilla.shtml   (258 words)

  
 Virtual Sefer Vanilla Extract   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This is an extract of moderate strength, not as concentrated as commercially produced vanilla extract, which usually includes glycerine and a sweetener and sometimes other additives.
Add 1 ounce of vodka per vanilla bean, shake well, and set the bottle in a spot where you'll see it and remember to shake it often.
Vanilla extract is prepared by macerating the beans in a 35% alcohol solution.
theswap.com /cookbook2/sefer.cgi?display:987879277-92959.txt   (206 words)

  
 Vanilla
Vanilla Beans are the long, greenish-yellow seed pods of the tropical orchid plant, Vanilla planifolia.
Vanilla is also used to enhance the flavor of beverages and sauces.
One inch of Vanilla Bean is equal to one teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract.
www.culinarycafe.com /Spices_Herbs/Vanilla.html   (291 words)

  
 Chef John Folse's Pure Vanilla Extract
The cheap ones are probably made from extract of Tonka beans, a member of the pea family, that has a high concentration of Coumarin.
However, pure vanilla extract is made from expensive vanilla beans retailing for as much as $3 each.
When the extract has reached the ideal flavor for your cooking, you may strain the beans from the liquor using a coffee filter and return the extract to the bottle.
www.jfolse.com /recipes/stocks_sauces/stock_sauce04.htm   (200 words)

  
 Vanilla, Saffron, Imports | Vanilla: Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract should have no sugar, which not only gives a false impression of the product, but can also change the final flavor of the recipe; it is up to the chef to add sugar to the extract to enhance it or shoot up the flavor.
Vanilla extract should be sugarless when it arrives at the kitchen with nothing else added to it.
Pure vanilla extract is ageless; like a good cognac, time enhances its flavor and bouquet.
saffron.com /vanextract.html   (116 words)

  
 Ask the Vanilla Queen - Frequently Asked Questions
Vanilla is the only edible fruit of the orchid family, which is the largest family of flowering plants in the world, with over 35,000 species worldwide.
Vanilla's flavors are affected by rain, soil, amount of sun, etc. in the same way as grape varietals are different when they are planted in different locations.
Some of the vanilla extracts I sell have a very small percentage of sugar in them to help stabilize the vanilla, but the quantity is so small it will not cause a reaction for those who use the extract.
www.vanilla.com /html/facts-faq.html   (1850 words)

  
 Spices at Penzeys Spices Double Strength Vanilla
Pure double strength vanilla extract made from the highest quality Madagascar "Bourbon Islands" vanilla beans.
When used this way, double strength vanilla makes economic sense, as there is the equivalent of twice as much vanilla per bottle.
For unbeatably rich vanilla flavor in baked goods and desserts, use the same amount the recipe calls for.
www.penzeys.com /cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysdoublestrengthvanilla.html   (102 words)

  
 McCormick - Product Detail - Pure Vanilla Extract
Vanilla is so versatile, it is one of the world's most loved and tantalizing flavors.
Vanilla can also enhance the flavor of meat sauces, marinades, and vinaigrettes.
VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES IN WATER, ALCOHOL (35%), AND CORN SYRUP.
www.mccormick.com /productdetail.cfm?id=6032   (226 words)

  
 Kids Drink Vanilla Extract for Buzz | JoinTogether.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Some adolescents drink pure vanilla extract because it has the equivalent of 70-proof alcohol, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Nov. 12.
In Pennsylvania, several grocery stores are pulling vanilla extract from their shelves because empty vanilla bottles are turning up in record numbers in store parking lots.
Pure vanilla extract, which is used as a flavoring in baking, contains at least 35 percent alcohol by volume.
www.jointogether.org /sa/news/summaries/reader/0,1854,555350,00.html   (241 words)

  
 Shelf-life of vanilla extract
The folks at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas (whose goal, admittedly, is to sell more and more vanilla) say you can keep properly stored vanilla extract for four or five years.
Vanilla is expensive, but we think you can splurge more than once every 28 years, indeed, more than every 10 years.
And who knows, having a half-filled bottle of vanilla on your shelf that's only four or five years old may inspire you to bake a little more often.
www.ochef.com /827.htm   (150 words)

  
 Vanilla Extract from JR Mushrooms & Specialties
The finest quality vanilla extracts have a rich perfumed smell, amber color and low sugar content.
Our vanilla extract fulfills all of the necessary requirements.
Vanilla extract also adds new taste dimensions to soups, salads, vegetable, meat and fish dishes.
www.jrmushrooms.com /vanilla/extract.html   (59 words)

  
 BoHF. Vanilla extract. Various, Robert Seidel, Dec 1995, herblist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Of note, there was an excellent article on vanilla in Herban Lifestyles Jul/Aug 1995 authored by the VP of Zink and Triest, the largest buyer and seller of vanilla beans in the world.
First one would have to find vanilla beans growing, Then they would have to be expert enough to know exactly when to pick the beans in order for the flavor to develop during curing.
Because vanilla production is so time consuming and much of the work is done by hand, vanilla ranks among the most expensive flavorings in the world." Pretty interesting stuff.
www.ibiblio.org /herbmed/archives/Best/1995/vanilla-1.html   (916 words)

  
 RecipeSource: Home-Made Vanilla Extract
VANILLA EXTRACT In a 3 cup glass container with a tight fitting lid, combine vanilla beans with the vodka.
Remove vanilla beans and strain liquid through a cheesecloth, if necessary.
In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and sugar dissolves.
www.recipesource.com /side-dishes/spices/00/rec0007.html   (238 words)

  
 Vanilla recipe: vanilla ...
It isn't as strong as commercial vanilla extracts, but it may have a somewhat fuller flavor than extracts from the market.
Split five vanilla beans lengthwise down the center to expose the seeds, keeping the ends of the beans intact.
When the extract is at least four weeks old, remove the beans from the bottle and place in a medium saucepan.
www.vanilla.com /showcase/docs/vanillaextract.html   (443 words)

  
 pure vanilla extract from faerie's finest - gourmet seasonings and ingredients
When vanilla was first brought to Europe by the Spanish who conquered Mexico, it was only used in an unusual new drink called cocoa.
No one considered using vanilla alone until the new beverage was brought to the court of Queen Elizabeth I. In 1602, the queen's apothecary suggested that vanilla could be used to flavor food and drink.
Elizabeth loved vanilla so much that in the last year of her reign, she ordered it cooked into everything she ate.
www.faeriesfinest.com /E001.html   (236 words)

  
 TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) ...
(a) Vanilla extract is the solution in aqueous ethyl alcohol of the sapid and odorous principles extractable from vanilla beans.
In vanilla extract the content of ethyl alcohol is not less than 35 percent by volume and the content of vanilla constituent, as defined in Sec.
The vanilla constituent may be extracted directly from vanilla beans or it may be added in the form of concentrated vanilla extract or concentrated vanilla flavoring or vanilla flavoring concentrated to the semisolid form called vanilla oleo-resin.
www.peo7.com /CFRFiles/PEOusCFR_21FOODANDDRUGS_39917.htm   (593 words)

  
 Ask Chef Mom: Homemade vanilla extract - Food advice for families
Vanilla extract is derived from the seed pods of the vanilla orchid.
Making your own homemade vanilla extract is quite simple -- you need the vanilla seed pods (you can buy them online at Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such) and liquor, such as vodka.
Vanilla adds a delicious aroma and taste to many foods, including ice cream and baked goods.
chefmom.com /askchefmom/vanilla.htm   (387 words)

  
 Making Homemade Vanilla Extract   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Vanilla is one of the most popular flavorings in any type of baking.
and let stand for two weeks or longer to achieve a full vanilla flavor.
the stronger and better flavored your homemade vanilla will be.
www.angelfire.com /realm3/unicorntears/documents/407.html   (150 words)

  
 Vanilla Extract
Combine vodka and vanilla beans in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
(The vodka mixture will turn amber colored after a day or two.) After half the vanilla extract is used, add more vodka to cover the beans.
The flavor in the beans is gone when the vodka no longer turns to a dark color.
www.allgourmetrecipes.com /desserts/vanilla-extract.htm   (66 words)

  
 Watkins Vanilla: History of Vanilla and World Vanilla Market News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Also comes in a liquid extract form, which is made by processing vanilla beans in an alcohol-water solution.
Vanilla and Cacao beans were introduced to Cortez in Mexico in 1520 in a drink called Chocolatl (Cacao beans, corn, vanilla, honey, and chili peppers) This is a modern adaptation recipe for Chocolatl.
Vanilla Recipes can be found in a wonderful recipe book, and you can see it here: "The Vanilla Chef".
www.biz.nu /vanilla.htm   (1081 words)

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