Wild Pompona Vanilla Powder
Extremely rare species of vanilla, wild-harvested in the Peruvian Amazon.
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Pompona Vanilla is an extremely rare species of vanilla, and ours is wild-harvested in the Peruvian Amazon. You've never had vanilla like this before. Just like our wildly popular Nyanza Vanilla Powder, this is made simply from fresh whole pods that are ground into an intensely flavorful, easy-to-use powder. There are 2–3 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. You've never had vanilla like this before, a beautiful combination of flavors from bitter and chocolate-y to dried cherry and dark rum. A slight bitterness is characteristic of Pompona vanilla and represents some of the flavor compounds found in Pompona that you don't find in standard Planifolia vanilla.
This powder is versatile for baking, cold brews, smoky-spicy rubs, slow-and-low braises, balsamic vinaigrette, decadent smoothies and warming libations. Simply use an equal amount of powder in place of vanilla extract for alcohol-free, pure vanilla flavor.
Looking for Pompona vanilla extract kits? We've got 'em here.
The 4-spice collection contains:
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Sweet, classic vanilla flavor, with a beautiful date-tannin aroma.![]()
Origin:Kagera, Tanzania
Size: 0.9 ozVanilla planifolia, ground
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- 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
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Rich, nuanced vanilla powder, with notes of cacao and honey, from small producers in Papantla, Mexico.![]()
Origin:Papantla, Mexico
Size: 0.9 ozVanilla planifolia, powdered whole pods
- Sub 1:1 for vanilla extract in any recipe
- Add to ice cream, pudding, whipped cream and frostings
- Sprinkle into coffee and tea
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Extremely rare species of vanilla, with notes of dried cherries and dark rum, wild-harvested in the Peruvian Amazon.![]()
Origin:Moyobamba, Peruvian Amazon
Size: 0.35 ozVanilla pompona pods
- Add to pastries, cheesecakes, bread pudding, and meringues
- Mix into hot chocolate and cocktails
- Drizzle over pancakes and into coffee
- Citrus Upside-Down Cake
- Sweet Mesquite Pecans
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Classic, rich, beautifully deep vanilla extract made with rum and bourbon.Alcohol, water, vanilla bean (Vanilla planifolia). 37% ABV
- Use in baked goods, pancakes, waffles and scones
- Stir into coffee and other warm drinks
- Add to cocktails, puddings and ice cream
Highlights
Moyobamba, Peruvian Amazon
Sun-dried and ground
Dried Cherry • Chocolate • Dark Rum
Ground Pemba Cloves, Cloud Forest Cardamom (Ground Pods), Morogoro Cacao
Ingredients
Vanilla pompona pods
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
If a regular vanilla pod is like a string bean, Pompona Vanilla is like a sugar snap — bigger, fatter, sweeter and fuller of flavor.
These incredibly rare, wild (literally and figuratively) pods come from the Peruvian Amazon. Wild vanilla is virtually unheard of, and impossible outside of vanilla's native range, from Mexico to northern South America.
Vanilla orchids are only pollinated by a couple of species of bee, which only live in the Americas. All commercial Vanilla planifolia (most of which is grown in Madagascar) has to be hand-pollinated by the farmer once per year when the flowers bloom for just 3-5 hours.
Pompona Vanilla is pollinated by a single species called the dilemma orchid bee (amazing) and is then ripened and split on the vine, then ground to a powder.
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