Our intensely flavorful Nyanza Vanilla Powder is made simply from fresh whole pods that are ground into an intensely flavorful, easy-to-use powder. There are 6 whole vanilla pods in each jar of powder! And, it's ready right out of the jar—no chopping, scraping or waiting around for extract required.
What makes the powder special is its powerful, rich flavor from the sweet, marshmallow-y vanilla seeds and the tart-cherry and apricot notes of the outer husk. Use it for baking, cold brews, smoky-spicy rubs, slow-and-low braises, balsamic vinaigrette, decadent smoothies and warming libations. Simply use half to an equal amount of powder in place of vanilla extract for alcohol-free, pure vanilla flavor.
This is the same vanilla we carry in whole pods and chopped pods for our extract kit. It's grown in the hills around Nyanza (aka Lake Victoria) in Tanzania, where the altitude, rich soil and temperate climate produce an especially rich, sweet vanilla.
Highlights
Kagera, Tanzania
Sun-dried and cured in wooden boxes, then ground
Vanilla planifolia, ground
Toasted Hazelnut • Dates • Tannins
Cooking tips
- Substitute for vanilla extract 1:1 in baking, or use half for savory applications
- Use in baking or ice creams for beautiful flavor and black flecks
SOURCING
Vanilla is the fruit of a flowering vine. It takes as long as a decade for a vine to begin to produce fruit, and the white orchid flowers must be pollinated by hand. The pods grow in small bunches like bananas, and they take 6-9 months to ripen. After harvesting, they're cured in wooden boxes, where they turn from green to brown and develop their characteristic rich, complex aroma.
In a climate and terroir similar to that of Madagascar, they develop a deep, rich aroma and flavor. We prefer the vine-ripened pods (standard pods are often picked slightly underripe as a shortcut) for their stronger, sweeter, more concentrated flavor.
In the photos, you can see the vanilla vines and flowers and Gosbert, one of our partner farmers in Tanzania.
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United StatesGreat Product
Good value for price. Will order again.
United StatesThis is the essence of vanilla
Once opening the jar the uses for this vanilla became unlimited. Never experienced vanilla like this before Ya got to try. Thank Burlap and Barrel for the find and thank the farmer.
United StatesI'm hooked
I subbed this for vanilla extract in a batch of chocolate chip cookies and I'm blown away. I also added a pinch to my oatmeal...delicious. Looking forward to using this in a lot of recipes!
United StatesTrue vanilla
I love vanilla tea - not "flavored" - and despaired of find real vanilla bean powder to make my own. This was perfect!