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Natural Vanilla Girl vanilla is the seed pod of a tropical climbing orchid; it is highly fragrant with an exotic and memorable aroma. Vanilla Girl vanilla contains 296 flavour components making it a complex flavour unrivaled by synthetic imitations. Our vanilla pods keep their flavour well and can be used several times and can last up to 3 years. Vanilla is a subtle flavour, which without other strong flavours will act as the main flavour. With other strong flavours it will add a soft, creamy and comforting flavour and aroma.
The Vanilla Process Steps
Step One
Vanilla pod production is a time consuming and labour intensive process.
The vanilla orchid blooms for a period of 3 hours during which time the flower must be hand pollinated.
Step Two
The flower then wilts and a green bean begins to appear.
Once these have grown and matured, which can take up to 6 months, the pods are picked and blanched in boiling hot water to stop growth.
Step Three
They are then laid out in the sun for up to 5 hours a day to dry out and then at night they are wrapped tightly in blankets and locked in airtight chests to sweat.
This process is repeated for up to 36 days.
Step Four
During this curing process the pods undergo fermentation and turn black in colour.
Some Of Our Vanilla Products
R25.00
Vanilla castor sugar infused with the finest ground cinnamon. A real delight for cakes, tarts and biscuits. Delicious on fruit and the perfect twist to your tea or coffee.
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R38.00
Coffee & vanilla extract – 100% natural, an extraction from Dark roast Italian espresso beans & pure vanilla pods.
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