How to use a vanilla bean?

Slice it open lengthwise with a knife and scrape the seeds into the liquid mixture to be flavored, add also the bean. Infuse for at least 10 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean at the end when your preparation is ready, the tiny black seeds will remain.

How to store the vanilla beans?

The best to store vanilla beans is in an airtight container in a cool, dark place along with your other spices, but be sure to place it far from your oven.

Moist vanilla bean is a very sensitive product. To avoid mold, every 2 weeks retrieve the vanilla beans from the container and put them back after 5-10 minutes.

How long do the vanilla beans remain fresh?

If correctly stored, vanilla beans can be kept for 1, 2 years.

Can you use a vanilla bean once again?

No, vanilla beans cannot be re-used once they have been steeped in your custard preparation or sauce.
Like any other spices, vanilla beans cannot be washed and re-used. They will no longer carry the intense and full aroma.

Why not use vanilla extract for baking?

Vanilla extract cannot be used for baking because the aromatic components of extracts begin to volatilize at about 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

What are the equivalences in vanilla products?

1 vanilla bean equal 1 pouch of vanilla infusion
1 vanilla bean equal 1 teaspoon of pure ground vanilla
1 vanilla bean equal 3 teaspoons extract
1 vanilla bean equal 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Nectar