If you are interested in authenticity this is the real thing. Finely ground organic vanilla beans with nothing added. Not a kind of product easily obtainable elsewhere these days from our additive-obsessed food supply chain. It appears also to be responsibly produced, packaged and marketed. If these are qualities that appeal to you do yourself and the environment a favor and give this product a try. It is quite appealing to the senses - taste and smell. I like too the fact that no attempt has been made to conceal the true appearance of ground vanilla beans - it is a medium to dark brown color which I find appealing. You'll probably like it best with a sweetener added to whatever you mix it in. It is packaged in a thick resealable paper bag which is likely to keep the powder dry and fresh for a long time. There is not that much product though that it will likely last a long time. That is my only problem with the product - - - the unit cost. Not that it isn't worth it. I will just have a problem budgeting for it. But I'm sick and tired of all the products on the market that offer "natural vanilla flavor". The term "natural" has no real meaning in context of our food supply and can refer to almost anything the government has approved and is legal. Well it may be government approved and legal but my body no longer wants all that crap in it. I'm convinced if the flavorings were anything decent the food producers would tell us what is actually in them. Try this product. You'll like it. Kudos to this relatively new small company for producing it.
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... used this for the first time and it is wonderful! I love that it is pure
Just used this for the first time and it is wonderful! I love that it is pure, organic and unsweetened and from a fair trade farmers co-op. Very fresh. I made a whipped mascarpone topping with honey and this vanilla powder to pipe onto chocolate pots de creme. Then flavor was great and you get the nice bean flecks. Very pleased with this product. I added it to smoothies this morning too. There are some recipes where you don't want the alcohol in an extract. When you look at other brands, be sure to read the label for unwanted additives. This is pure vanilla.
