HAND PICKED IN TONGA - This premium vanilla bean extract and paste combo starts out growing in the Pacific Island Kingdom of Tonga, one of the most pure and natural growing environments in the world, before being processed and packaged in New Zealand. Imitation vanilla is usually derived from crude oil. Both naturally derived essences and synthetic flavors require additional additives, such as coloring, sweeteners and preservatives to make them look, smell and be able to be used like the real thing. The outcome of these synthetic concoctions are usually thinner, lighter in color and with a weaker and less complex flavour than real extract yet it's estimated that 98% of the world's vanilla products are imitations. In genuine vanilla extract, much of the amazing fragrance and intense flavor comes from vanillin - a molecule found in vanilla beans. Vanilla beans usually contain around 3 - 5% vanillin however climate, curing and variety impact on the potency of the vanillin so high quality vanilla beans naturally produce more vanillin and so the type of bean that is used in the extract process will make a difference to the end result. Vanillin extracted from vanilla beans is $2000 - $4000/kg compared with synthesis using biotechnology $1000/kg or synthesis from petrochemicals $15/kg so extract will also cost more. Because vanillin has over 300 organic compounds real vanilla extract has a far more complex and rich taste than synthetic versions. Real vanilla extract contains the complete spectrum of oils, aromas and flavour compounds found in real vanilla beans.

• 1 x tall glass bottle of pure vanilla extract with a whole bean for full flavor and 1 x glass jar of award winning pure vanilla bean paste full of whole seeds. Gluten free and Kosher Certified.
• THE 100% PURE VANILLA EXTRACT - Made with a unique extraction process where premium, hand-selected Heilala Vanilla beans are used in a unique cold extraction, slow percolation method over 3 months to gently draw out and preserve the delicate aromatics and produce a sweet, creamy and complex vanilla extract. No sugar, synthetic or imitation flavors are added.
• THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING PASTE - Contains Vanilla Bean Extract, Alcohol, Vanilla Bean Seeds, Sugar (5%) and Natural Seaweed Thickener. No artificial preservatives, fillers or flavors goes into this rich, concentrated and seedy paste.
• THE PERFECT HOME BAKER'S PAIR - Vanilla is an essential for any home chef's pantry. Vanilla supports, balances, mellows and gives depth to dishes. It can be its own star in ice cream, custard or crème brulee or an enhancer for chocolate, coffee, nut and fruit flavors.
• FOUNDED ON AID AND FAIR TRADE: Heilala began as an aid project in Tonga in 2002 to create essential employment and resources such as running water, housing and schools for the local community of Vava'u.

1 x tall glass bottle of pure vanilla extract with a whole bean for full flavor and 1 x glass jar of award winning pure vanilla bean paste full of whole seeds. Gluten free and Kosher Certified.Heilala Vanilla