What is special about Mexican vanilla?

Our Traditional Mexican vanilla is more typical of a really good vanilla that you buy when you visit Mexico. It has 10% alcohol and a small amount (less than 1%) of vanillin (which is a naturally occurring vanillin, not synthetic). The vanillin helps hold the flavor and gives the vanilla a very rich, smooth flavor.

Is Mexican vanilla same as regular vanilla?

Pure vanilla is made with the extract of beans from the vanilla plant. Mexican vanilla is frequently made with the extract of beans from the tonka tree, an entirely different plant that belongs to the pea family.

What is pure Mexican vanilla?

Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract is made from premium, hand-selected beans cultivated in Mexico, the original birthplace of the vanilla plant. Our proprietary cold extraction process gently draws out and preserves the vanilla’s more than 300 flavor compounds, resulting in one of the world’s most exceptional vanillas.

Is clear Mexican vanilla real?

YOU CAN FINALLY GET AUTHENTIC PURE MEXICAN VANILLA from Mexico without traveling there! Our vanilla product is made from real vanilla beans, is brought into the U.S. legally (FDA# 16359565038) and doesn’t contain dangerous coumarin or corn syrup as most vanilla products at the border have.

Is vanilla in Mexico good?

Unfortunately, some specialty food stores carry Mexican vanilla made in Mexico. While it is possible that it is pure vanilla, the chances are more than 99% that it is not pure. Mexico once produced beautiful vanilla beans but the vanilla industry is now almost gone.

What is the best vanilla to buy in Mexico?

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• Totonac’s Pure Mexican Vanilla Flavoring.
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• La Vencedora Mexican Vanilla Flavoring Extract.
• Danncy Dark Pure Mexican Vanilla Extract.
• Danncy Clear Pure Mexican Vanilla Extract.
• Usumacinta Pure Mexican Vanilla.

Where can I find good Mexican vanilla?

There are many places to buy vanilla in Mexico. In fact, you can buy it nearly everywhere. Good bets for real vanilla are spice stores, natural food stores, and shops specializing in vanilla.

What color is Mexican vanilla?

You’ll see a lot of little brown spots in the cream colored ice cream. Those little tiny spots are the actual vanilla beans. We have grown so accustomed to the brown color from imitation vanilla that we have added caramel coloring (made from molasses) to our darker versions of Mexican Vanilla.

Why is Mexican vanilla illegal?

The problem is due to a white crystalline substance called coumarin which is obtained from the tonka bean. Though it is approved for food use in Mexico, it is banned in the States as a possible carcinogen.

What is Mexican pure vanilla extract made from?

Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract is made from premium, hand-selected beans cultivated in Mexico, the original birthplace of the vanilla plant. Our proprietary cold extraction process gently draws out and preserves the vanilla’s more than 300 flavor compounds, resulting in one of the world’s most exceptional vanillas.

What does Mexican vanilla taste like?

Our proprietary cold extraction process gently draws out and preserves the vanilla’s more than 300 flavor compounds, resulting in one of the world’s most exceptional vanillas. A rich marriage of sweet and woody notes, the Mexican vanilla flavor profile has a deep, creamy, spicy-sweet character, similar to clove or nutmeg.

Is Mexican vanilla safe to buy?

Our vanilla product is made from real vanilla beans, is brought into the U.S. legally (FDA# 16359565038) and doesn’t contain dangerous Coumarin or Corn Syrup as most vanilla products at the border have. Shop safely and securely at our online store. We offer Mexican Vanilla in many shapes and sizes.

What can I do with vanilla extract?

Made from pure vanilla extract, this product is packed with delicious, vanilla flavor. It can be used in a variety of sweet treats and even savory sauces and dishes. Made from pure vanilla extract, this product is packed with delicious, vanilla flavor.