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 |
Tahitian Ground Vanilla Bean Powder from Ecuador
Made from whole ground vanilla beans grown in the jungles of Ecuador, this vanilla bean powder is sure to please the Tahitian vanilla bean lover inside you, with exceptional fragrance and beautiful floral notes.
The latest addition to our Tahitensis collection, along with our whole vanilla bean varieties of Tahitian-style gourmet vanilla from Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, and Ecuador, this ground vanilla bean provides an intense flavor that will not be compromised by evaporation under high-heat, as is the case with vanilla extract.
In many recipes, ground vanilla bean powder can be used as a full replacement for vanilla extract, vanilla paste, or vanilla beans. Ground vanilla beans from Ecuador offer an easy to use, convenient, and affordable solution for larger establishments, and high-end pasty shops.
Buy Tahitian vanilla beans from Ecuador for a floral vanilla experience that is second to none
As the rarer of the two vanilla beans species (Vanilla Planifola and Vanilla Tahitensis), Tahitian vanilla is very complimenting to chocolates, cold preparations, dressings, and even fish.
In French Polynesia, Tahitian vanilla can commonly be found paired with Ahi, Mahi Mahi, or other local fish species. We love adding a small dash of ground Tahitian vanilla beans to our morning cup of coffee or yogurt smoothies for a soft, subtle, and soothing taste.
*Our Ecuadorian Vanilla bean powder is made from whole vanilla beans grown using organic, and natural practices, gluten free, non-GMO, and certified kosher by EarthKosher. This vanilla bean powder is not certified organic rather its growth and preparation adhere to best practices for growing vanilla orchids
Frequently Asked Questions
- This powder is made from 100% pure, whole ground Vanilla tahitensis beans grown in Ecuador. It's grown using organic and natural farming practices (though not certified organic), and contains no added sugars, fillers, or preservatives, just whole ground vanilla bean.
- Tahitensis vanilla (grown in Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, and Ecuador) has a floral, fragrant, delicate flavor, distinct from the classic sweet, creamy profile of Madagascar or the bold, rich flavor of Ugandan vanilla powder, both Vanilla planifolia. Tahitensis is considered the rarer 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 throughout a recipe rather than blending in completely, a sign of purity rather than a defect.
- Yes, in most recipes ground vanilla bean powder can fully replace vanilla extract, vanilla paste, or vanilla beans. Use a 1:1 ratio, one teaspoon of powder per teaspoon of extract called for. Unlike extract, which can lose flavor to alcohol evaporation under high heat, this powder's flavor holds up well in baking.
- Try a small dash in your morning coffee or a yogurt smoothie for a soft, floral note. Tahitensis vanilla is also traditionally paired with fish, such as ahi or mahi mahi, and works well in cold preparations, dressings, and chocolate-based desserts.