Mexican Vanilla Totonac's Pure Vanilla Flavoring, 33.2 Fluid Ounce

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It lists ingredients of Extracto natural vaina vainilla, alcohol, colorante natural (caramelo), sorbato potasio y azucar. But this isn't to say you should avoid purchasing vanilla from Mexico; you just need to know what to look for.

Nielsen Massey put the utmost care and attention into the process of creating their vanilla extract – and it shows in its intense depth of flavour and aroma. This product is manufactured, processed, packed, handled, and shipped in accordance to all FDA requirements. Vanilla is the second most expensive spice (after saffron) due to the extensive labor required to grow, harvest, and cure the vanilla beans.

Our Pure Mexican vanilla contains this higher 35% alcohol content, and is therefore best utilized in those items which require high heat, such as baking. Nestled in the lush landscapes of Mexico are vanilla orchids that yield beans bursting with a complex array of flavors and aromas. Vanilla grows in regions all along the equator, from the tropical parts of Latin America to Southeast Asia and West Africa. Several times a week, I gently shake bottles of precious extract (yes, my beans are residing in both vodka and rum). If you look at the question and response either above or below yours (I’m in the back end of our site so I can’t tell), you will see my response about pure vanilla in Mexico.

The Totonacs, inhabitants of the coastal regions of the Gulf of Mexico, were the first to cultivate vanilla. Fascinated by its exotic aroma, they brought it back to Spain, where it quickly gained popularity as a luxurious and coveted spice. Growing up in California and spending summers in Mexico, Lola celebrates her family’s Mexican recipes and vibrant culture through Lola’s Cocina.In contrast to bourbon vanilla, the Mexican vanilla variety does not exude strong sweet notes, but stays in the background with its tart, heavy, woody aroma and leaves a small, yet cheeky floral bouquet at the end.