Equivalencies – How much Ground Vanilla Bean Powder to Use? Substitute any of the following for each other with confidence:
2 inches of a vanilla bean
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
Benefits of vanilla pod powder.
Ground vanilla bean powder has unique properties. Because our ground powder is unadulterated, it retains pure bourbon vanilla flavor very well. Unlike vanilla extract, ground vanilla powder contains no alcohol. Because our ground powder has no added sugar, it works well for diabetics and those who are avoiding sugar, starch and carbohydrates. Our ground powder is the rich, brown color of vanilla beans, not light like cornstarch or sugar, so it will blend in easily with dark ingredients such as chocolate. Ground vanilla bean powder yields a strong vanilla flavor.
Suggested uses of ground vanilla pod powder
In baking - use in dry mixes (think homemade hot chocolate mix or pancake mix), breads, frostings, icing, and buttercreams, or sprinkle on top of cakes, cookies or doughnuts
When cooking - easily mixes in liquid without clumping, use in sauces
In desserts - add to chocolates, meringues, custards, ice creams, and gelatos
In beverages - add to coffee, tea, hot cocoa, smoothies, protein shakes, cocktails
On fruit - sprinkle vanilla on fresh fruit instead of sugar
Other uses - flavor sugar, salt, butter, nut butter, oil, lemon curd
How to store ground vanilla pod powder?
Just like other vanilla products, store ground vanilla bean powder in an airtight (preferably glass) container, and keep in a cool, dry, dark place. Avoid extreme temperatures, and moist, humid, warm places. Do not freeze or refrigerate vanilla, as it depletes flavor and could encourage mold growth. When stored properly, vanilla beans, extract, paste and powder can last in excess of three years.
Product information:
Aroma, taste and use: With its intense, warm and sweet aroma, a small amount will flavor your food. Sweet floral-aromatic, ideal for cooking, all types of desserts etc.
Contents: Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Pods
Origin: Indonesia
Best before date: 05/2026
Storage: Cool, dry and dark place
Suggested use: 20-30g of powder /kg