Where would vanilla pods be in a supermarket?

First, check the spice aisle (or baking aisle) for whole vanilla beans.

What can I use instead of vanilla pods?

So we would suggest that if possible you try and use a good-quality vanilla extract. The strength can vary according to the quality of the extract, and there may be guidelines on the bottle, but most people find that 1 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract will be the equivalent to one vanilla pod.

What are the best vanilla pods?

What is the best type of vanilla bean?

Madagascar Vanilla – rich and creamy.
Mexican Vanilla – bold, dark, smokey.
Indian Vanilla – full, chocolate.
Indonesian Vanilla – mild, well balanced.
Tahitian Vanilla – floral, cherry-chocolate.
Tonga Vanilla – earthy, fig, raisin.

Are vanilla bean pods expensive?

As you can see, producing a high-quality vanilla bean is a highly-intensive and lengthy process. It’s no wonder why vanilla beans are so expensive.

Why are vanilla pods so expensive?

Vanilla extract comes from a plant that is very finicky and difficult to grow. Additionally, most are grown in Madagascar, which has experienced a number of storms in the last five years that have destroyed crops. Both of these factors heavily affect the price a consumer pays for pure vanilla extract.

Which flower is the vanilla pod from?

orchid
Vanilla pods grew on orchid vines and were pollinated by a native melipona bee, which was the only insect able to navigate the small trumpet shaped orchid flower. In 1520 vanilla began to travel across the world, when a Spanish conquistador carried vanilla pods from Mexico to Spain.

Can you grow vanilla beans in Singapore?

Many people don’t know that Vanilla is an orchid. It can flower in Singapore if it is mature enoug(about 5m in length or longer).

Why is vanilla pods so expensive?

Which vanilla bean is most expensive?

Tahitian vanilla beans
Tahitian vanilla beans are the most expensive type of vanilla bean, but don’t let that deter you. These vanilla beans have a superb flavor and aroma.