How to Split a Vanilla Bean

All Vanillas are NOT Created Equal

What sets Rodelle Vanilla Extract apart? Vanilla extract gets its rich “vanilla” taste and aroma from the vanilla bean’s primary flavor component, vanillin. Vanillin is a natural flavor component found on high quality vanilla beans, the higher the vanillin, the better the quality. The vanillin content of pure vanilla extract is easily measurable, making vanillin a useful quality indicator for profiling fine vanillas. Rodelle Pure Vanilla Extracts have set the bar for vanillin content, offering a pure vanilla extract with one of the highest vanillin levels on the market.

It’s a fact. All vanillas are not equal. Rodelle Vanilla Extract is a superior vanilla ingredient that delivers a superior end result.

Rodelle vanilla products are certified kosher, gluten-free and are made with natural cane sugar. Look for Rodelle vanilla products in your favorite grocery store!

Vanilla FAQs

We wanted to share with you all the wonderful vanilla bean questions we have received over the years. Browse our frequently asked questions and learn more about the wonderful world of Vanilla!

Vanilla History

The history of vanilla dates all the way back to the 15th century. Check out the fascinating story of the vanilla bean.

Vanilla Fun Facts

The definition of the word vanilla is "little pod" in Spanish.

The vanilla vine is an orchid which
is indigenous to South Eastern Mexico. Dating back to Cortes' conquest of the Aztec Kingdom in 1519, it is one of the most ancient flavors.

The aroma of vanilla is known as calming, relaxing, and sensual, and used as an aphrodisiac in some cultures.

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Inspired By Rodelle

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Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding

February 1st, 2012

Happy February 1st! My-O-My how this year is already starting to fly by. Take some time to yourself and enjoy this charming spin to a dessert classic.

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Rodelle Granolas

January 18th, 2012

Want a creative way to start your morning? We have reinvented ordinary granola. We have two recipe options: vanilla and cocoa. But not just any ordinary vanilla and cocoa....

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