VANILLA BEAN, powder

Whole vanilla beans ground into a fine, fragrant powder and nothing else. Every pinch delivers the deep, floral aroma of Vanilla planifolia, the classic species behind Madagascar and Bourbon vanilla, without the sugar, alcohol or carriers found in many extracts and vanilla sugars. Since the entire pod is milled, the tiny black flecks show up right in your dessert, a visual cue of real vanilla.

Cooks reach for vanilla bean powder because it behaves so well in the kitchen. Heat-stable and alcohol-free, it holds its flavour through baking where liquid extracts can fade, and it blends dry into batters, custards, granola and coffee without adding moisture. A quarter teaspoon roughly replaces one whole pod, so a small jar goes a long way, and the powder stays easy to measure and sift.

• Single ingredient, 100% ground vanilla beans
• Sweet, creamy vanilla notes that deepen with a little warmth
• Stir into oatmeal, smoothies, whipped cream or homemade ice cream
• Sprinkle over cappuccino foam or fresh berries for instant aroma
• Vegan and free from added sugar, alcohol and fillers