Nielsen-Massey Organic Vanilla Extract brings the rich, aromatic flavour of vanilla, the world’s most popular flavour, to your kitchen. Originally from Mexico and introduced to Europe by the explorer Cortez around 1520, vanilla was initially used with cacao beans in a drink called Chocolati. Since 1602, it has been enjoyed on its own as a natural flavour. Grown primarily in Madagascar and Indonesia, vanilla is the only edible fruit-bearing orchid, with each flower needing to be hand-pollinated for pod production. The pods then undergo a 3-6 month curing process, requiring a labour-intensive effort to develop their full, rich flavour. It takes around 5 pounds of harvested pods to produce just 1 pound of cured vanilla pods. Nielsen-Massey’s exclusive cold process method extracts the essence from the finest vanilla pods, delivering a flavour that is unmatched in richness and depth. Add to your baking, desserts, and beverages for a truly authentic vanilla experience.