Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Vanilla Extract

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This Nielsen-Massey Tahitian vanilla extract will transport your patrons to the sun-kissed island of Tahiti, where warm ocean breezes tantalize the senses with the unmistakable fragrance of vanilla. On this tiny island in the South Pacific, expert farmers carefully hand-pollinate delicate green and yellow vanilla orchid flowers to produce plump seed pods that resemble green beans. These pods ripen on the vine under the tropical sun for around 5 months before being hand-harvested and cured. Mature pods are left to sit under the gentle rays of the morning sun for 3-4 hours each day, before being wrapped in cloth and stored in boxes each night to reduce their moisture content. From pollinating to harvesting to curing, it takes approximately a year to transform the fragrant flowers of vanilla orchids into distinctive, dark brown vanilla beans. This time- and skill-intensive process - in addition to Nielsen-Massey's proprietary cold-extraction process, which preserves this heat-sensitive vanilla's flavor compounds - results in vanilla with an unparalleled flavor that cannot be matched by synthetic alternatives.

Tahitian vanilla is grown from a different variety of vanilla orchid than the one that produces the more common Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, giving this vanilla extract a distinct flavor that is unlike any other. Tahitian vanilla is known for its notably floral and fruity flavor, with notes of cherry, anise, and chocolate. This unique flavor makes Tahitian vanilla extract a favorite of pastry chefs! However, its important to bear in mind that this vanilla's delicate flavor profile does not hold up well to high-heat applications, so it is best used to flavor cold or frozen foods. Try using this prized vanilla extract to add floral, fruity flavor to pastry creams, puddings, and custards! It's also great for flavoring fruit pies and sauces, where its distinctive flavor profile will complement your other ingredients without overpowering them. Blend it into beurre blanc to create a unique topping for fresh seafood dishes, or mix it into your house salad dressing to add depth of flavor!

This Tahitian vanilla extract also makes a great addition to a variety of beverages! Try adding a dash to smoothies and milkshakes to add a gourmet flavor that your customers are sure to remember. Its fruity flavor also makes it a delicious addition to cranberry juice, as well as tropical cocktails like martinis, margaritas, or the classic gin fizz! You can even blend some into your homemade eggnog to add unique flavor to this holiday classic. No matter how you choose to serve it, your customers are sure to remember the unique flavor of this Nielsen-Massey Tahitian vanilla extract!

Passion, patience, and more than a century of experience combine to make Nielsen-Massey the world's most trusted purveyor of pure vanillas and fine flavorings. Since 1907, Nielsen-Massey has sourced the world's highest quality vanilla beans to make their pastes, powders, and pure extracts, offering their customers a taste of unadulterated vanilla flavor - the way nature intended. Their line of flavorings and extracts is made with pure, natural ingredients to deliver unmatched flavor in your baked goods, beverages, and signature recipes. As part of their commitment to high-quality products, Nielsen-Massey is dedicated to supporting and sustaining the plants, people, and communities that provide their ingredients. You dedicate your time to creating the most delicious dishes for your customers to enjoy; why settle for ingredients that are anything less than the best? Nielsen-Massey's line of gourmet, all-natural products will make your culinary creations stand out from the competition!

Due to US DOT shipping regulations, we are unable to ship this product to Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations. It is also ineligible for next day or second day shipping and cannot be returned. Please contact Customer Solutions prior to placing your order if you have any questions or concerns.