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Ecuadorian Ground Vanilla Bean Powder, Tahitensis
Whole ground Tahitian vanilla beans from Ecuador
Current price: $21.00
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I've been making my own vanilla extract for over a decade and used to buy my beans based on reviews at a Infamous Global seller. Was never sure what I would get. Then I found this company! The beans were beautiful! Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. I'm a happy extract maker! 💝💃🥳
High Quality Vanilla - excellent customer service.
Slo Food group team takes great care of their customers. Received a broken bottle of Vanilla and it was immediately handled. Received my replacement bottle within 3 days.
This extract is used to make our Tahitian Vanilla Cakes!
Great place to get your spices
SLO Food group is the best place I have found to buy my vanilla beans, great customer service, fast shipping and very competitive prices. Thank you for helping me with my project, Vanilla extract. Thank you don young
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Vanilla Beans
Excellent Product! Excellent Service!
I'm a convert
I've been making my own vanilla extract for over a decade and used to buy my beans based on reviews at a Infamous Global seller. Was never sure what I would get. Then I found this company! The beans were beautiful! Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. I'm a happy extract maker! 💝💃🥳
High Quality Vanilla - excellent customer service.
Slo Food group team takes great care of their customers. Received a broken bottle of Vanilla and it was immediately handled. Received my replacement bottle within 3 days.
This extract is used to make our Tahitian Vanilla Cakes!
Great place to get your spices
SLO Food group is the best place I have found to buy my vanilla beans, great customer service, fast shipping and very competitive prices. Thank you for helping me with my project, Vanilla extract. Thank you don young
Ecuadorian Vanilla Bean Powder: The Whole Bean, Ground
Pod and Seeds Together
The whole bean is ground, so you get its full flavor and the visible flecks of scraped seeds.
No Alcohol, No Sugar, No Fillers
Only ground vanilla bean, which means no tint on white frostings and no sweetener to account for.
Floral Tahitensis Character
A different species from Madagascar and Ugandan vanilla, with a fragrant, delicate profile that suits cold and gently heated recipes.
From a Half Ounce to Bulk
Available from 1 oz to 16 oz, with bulk quantities for bakeries and pastry shops.
Technical Specifications
| Origin | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Species | Vanilla tahitensis (Tahitian-Type) |
| Color | Brown to Reddish Brown |
| Also Known As | Tahitian Vanilla Powder, Ecuadorian Tahitensis Powder |
| Ingredients | 100% Pure Ground Vanilla Beans, No Additives |
| Solubility | Does Not Dissolve (Pure Whole Ground Bean, Not Spray-Dried); Disperses as Fine Granular Specks |
| Certifications | Kosher, GMP |
| Growing Practices | Grown Using Organic and Natural Farming Practices (Not Certified Organic) |
| Flavor Profile | Floral, Fragrant, Delicate |
| Uses | Baking, Coffee, Yogurt, Smoothies, Cold Preparations, Dressings, Fish Dishes |
| Pairing | Chocolate, Ahi, Mahi Mahi, Coffee, Yogurt, Ice, Custards |
| Substitution | Can Replace Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Paste, or Vanilla Beans in Most Recipes |
| Storage | Ambient Pantry Storage, Airtight/Closed Container |
| Packaging | Food-Grade Bag or Pouch |
Buy Ground Vanilla Bean Powder from Ecuador, Floral and Fragrant
Whole vanilla beans grown in Ecuador, ground into a fine powder with nothing added. This is pure Vanilla tahitensis, pod and seeds together, so you get the floral fragrance and delicate flavor of the bean along with its visible flecks, without sugar, alcohol, fillers, or preservatives. It is an easy-to-use, affordable alternative to whole beans for home bakers, larger kitchens, and high-end pastry shops, available in sizes from 0.5 oz to 16 oz.
Vanilla tahitensis is one of the two main vanilla species, and the less common of the two. Vanilla planifolia, grown in Madagascar, Uganda, and elsewhere, is known for a classic, creamy sweetness, while tahitensis leans floral, fragrant, and delicate. The name can be confusing: vanilla grown in French Polynesia is true Tahitian vanilla, which is why we call this powder Ecuadorian tahitensis. It is the same species, grown in Ecuador, with a similar floral character. Compare it with our whole Ecuadorian tahitensis vanilla beans, Papua New Guinea tahitensis beans, and genuine vanilla from Tahiti, or read why real Tahitian vanilla is so expensive.
Vanilla bean powder is the whole bean, pod and seeds, dried and ground, so it carries the bean's flavor in a form that measures like a spice. Unlike extract, it contains no alcohol, and unlike paste, it contains no sugar syrup. It will not tint a white frosting or cake the way amber extract can, and its flecks look like scraped seeds. It also works in dry mixes, rubs, and blends where a liquid would not. Because this is pure ground bean rather than a spray-dried powder, it does not dissolve and instead disperses as fine granular specks. If you want the seeds on their own, try our tahitensis vanilla bean caviar, or for a liquid, our Tahitian pure vanilla extract.
Powder is concentrated, so use less than you would extract. A common rule is 1/2 teaspoon of powder for every 1 teaspoon of extract, and about 1/2 teaspoon for the seeds of one average Grade A bean. Start there and adjust to taste. See our guide to using vanilla for baking for more on swapping forms. Because the powder does not dissolve, give it a head start: stir it into the warm milk, cream, or other liquid in your recipe, or bloom it in your batter for 30 to 45 minutes before baking.
This powder holds no alcohol or water, so nothing evaporates in the oven. Even so, tahitensis's delicate floral notes are most vivid in cold and gently heated recipes such as ice cream, custard, whipped cream, and yogurt. For long, hot bakes, our Madagascar ground vanilla bean powder is the sturdier choice, and our Ugandan vanilla bean powder brings a bolder, richer flavor.
Coffee, Chocolate, and Other Ways to Use Vanilla Bean Powder
Add a small dash to your morning coffee or a yogurt smoothie for a soft, floral note, or stir it into whipped cream, custard, or chocolate desserts, where tahitensis pairs naturally with cocoa. In French Polynesia, Tahitian vanilla is commonly paired with fish such as ahi and mahi mahi, and a pinch also works in dressings and cream sauces. For a savory idea, try our white pepper and vanilla crusted cod, built around white pepper. Mix a little into sugar to make your own vanilla sugar (watch our DIY ground vanilla bean sugar video), or browse more ideas in our guide to using vanilla bean powder.
Buy Ecuadorian vanilla bean powder in sizes from 0.5 oz to 16 oz, and contact our wholesale team for bulk quantities for bakeries and pastry shops. Explore our full range of ground vanilla bean powders.
*Our Ecuadorian vanilla bean powder is made from whole vanilla beans and is all-natural, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO, and certified kosher by EarthKosher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- This powder is made from 100% pure, whole ground Vanilla tahitensis beans grown in Ecuador. It contains no added sugar, fillers, or preservatives, just whole ground vanilla bean.
- No. This is Vanilla tahitensis, the same species grown in French Polynesia, but it is grown in Ecuador. Vanilla grown in French Polynesia is true Tahitian vanilla, which we offer as whole beans. Ecuadorian tahitensis shares that floral, fragrant character.
- Tahitensis vanilla has a floral, fragrant, delicate flavor, distinct from the classic sweet, creamy profile of Madagascar powder or the bold, rich flavor of Ugandan powder, both Vanilla planifolia. Tahitensis is the less common of the two main vanilla species.
- No. Because this is pure, whole ground vanilla bean rather than a spray-dried, water-soluble powder, it does not dissolve. It disperses as fine granular specks, a sign of purity rather than a defect. Stir it into the warm liquid in your recipe, or let it bloom in the batter for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Use about 1/2 teaspoon of powder for every 1 teaspoon of extract, and about 1/2 teaspoon for the seeds of one average Grade A vanilla bean. Start there and adjust to taste.
- Yes. The powder contains no alcohol or water, so nothing evaporates in the oven. Tahitensis's delicate floral notes are most vivid in cold and gently heated recipes, so try a small dash in coffee, a yogurt smoothie, whipped cream, custard, dressings, or chocolate desserts, and pair it with fish such as ahi or mahi mahi. For long, hot bakes, Madagascar vanilla powder is the sturdier choice.
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