vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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Two, personalized rolling pin with unique design, curate a set of artisanal ingredients, premium Madagascar vanilla beans, saffron, exotic spices, and rare sugars.
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Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
To do so, take a vanilla bean, split it lengthwise, and simmer it with a cup of simple syrup (6 oz. water and 6 oz.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
Here are a couple of different ways that Jacques likes to upgrade his classic recipe:
Vanilla: cut a fresh vanilla bean in half horizontally and then split lengthwise, or ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
When selecting vanilla beans, look for pods that are plump, flexible, and have a deep brown color.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
To do so, take a vanilla bean, split it lengthwise, and simmer it with a cup of simple syrup (6 oz. water and 6 oz.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
Here are a couple of different ways that Jacques likes to upgrade his classic recipe:
Vanilla: cut a fresh vanilla bean in half horizontally and then split lengthwise, or ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
When selecting vanilla beans, look for pods that are plump, flexible, and have a deep brown color.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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