What is it?
Basically both these forms of vanilla makes unbaking taste like magical unicorns.Vanilla paste is a spice that is an extract from a vanilla pod aka pure vanilla. This takes the hard work out of scraping out the inside vanilla beans.
Ground vanilla is dried vanilla pod. You can find this already grounded, or you can ground it yourself with a grounder similar to a pepper grounder.
Why is it good for me?
Its extract contains small amounts of B-complex groups of vitamins such as niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, riboflavin and vitamin B-6. These vitamins help in enzyme synthesis, nervous system function and regulating body metabolism.
Where to get it from:
Farmers markets, health food stores some supermarkets
What to look for:
100% vanilla bean without too much added sugar or alcohol or
100% ground vanilla bean
How to store:
In the cupboard or fridge out of direct sunlight
How to use:
Use in sweet treats as a replacement of vanilla essence or vanilla pods.
1 teaspoon of vanilla paste = 1 vanilla bean or teaspoon of vanilla essence.
1/4 teaspoon of ground vanilla = 1 vanilla bean or teaspoon of vanilla essence.
You can find delicious recipes with vanilla here.
