How do I store vanilla products?
What is the best way to store vanilla extract?
Pure vanilla extract, like Rodelle's premium vanilla, is best stored at a cool to moderate room temperature (60-80°F) and in a dark environment. Kitchen cupboards are usually a great place to keep your vanilla extract, as long as you do not store it over a stove or near a heat source. Also, do not store vanilla extract in the refrigerator or freezer as low temperatures will cause vanilla extract to become cloudy.
What is the best way to store my gourmet vanilla beans?
Vanilla beans are best when stored in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep vanilla beans away from heat and never store them the refrigerator or freezer. After you have opened your gourmet Rodelle vanilla beans, store them in a closed, airtight container such as a zip lock bag or air-tight glass jar to keep them moist.
It’s a fact. All vanillas are not equal. Rodelle Vanilla Extract is a superior vanilla ingredient that delivers a superior end result.
Rodelle's vanilla extracts are certified kosher, gluten-free and contain no added sugars. Look for Rodelle vanilla products in your favorite grocery store and online!
What is the shelf life of my vanilla product?
What is the shelf life of my vanilla extract?
When stored properly, pure vanilla extract will keep indefinitely and does not go bad - it will be safe and effective. Even with premium quality vanilla, like Rodelle, you should aim to use vanilla extract within five years to ensure best flavor and aroma. Never refrigerate or freeze pure vanilla extract, even after opening.
Does vanilla flavoring expire or go bad?
Rodelle vanilla flavoring, when stored in a cool, dark place, can last indefinitely. For best flavor, we recommend using it within five years. Avoid refrigeration or freezing, even after opening.
What is the shelf life of my vanilla beans?
When stored properly, gourmet vanilla beans will keep for up to two years. Do not refrigerate or freeze, even after opening. To preserve freshness, Rodelle recommends storing opened vanilla beans in airtight or vacuum-sealed bags in a cool, dry, and dark location - an airtight sealed glass jar is the best storage for vanilla beans because it has the lowest moisture vapor transfer. Properly stored beans can stay moist and usable for months or even years depending on their starting moisture content.
What is the nutritional information of vanilla extract?
What is the nutritional information of Rodelle Vanilla Extract?
Rodelle vanilla extract contains minimal calories per serving. Because it’s used in small amounts, the caloric impact in recipes is negligible and doesn’t require a nutrition label. Vanilla extract has insignificant amounts of any nutrience when used at normal levels in cooking and baking. Since one teaspoon or tablespoon of vanilla extract is typically added to a recipe producing many servings, very little vanilla exists in each serving and the quantity of any nutrient added to the recipe is so small it cannot be calculated.
Does Rodelle Vanilla Extract contain any allergens?
Rodelle Vanilla Extract does not contain any form of milk, wheat (including all sources of gluten), soy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, shellfish, or fish. All Rodelle Vanilla Extract is run on an isolated line to prevent cross contamination.
Other vanilla questions:
What is vanillin?
Vanillin is one of over 250 flavor compounds in vanilla. Several tests can isolate and measure the natural vanillin content of pure vanilla extract, making vanillin a useful quality indicator. The best vanillas have high levels of vanillin. Imitation vanilla extracts are made using artificial vanillin, which can be produced from by-products of paper and petrochemical manufacturing.
What is imitation vanilla extract made up of?
Imitation vanilla extracts are made using artificial vanillin, which can be produced from by-products of paper and petrochemical manufacturing.
Why does vanilla extract contain alcohol?
Vanilla extract is required by the government to contain 35% alcohol. Rodelle vanilla extract contains a minimum 35% alcohol, meeting FDA standards. The alcohol extracts the full flavor from the vanilla beans and evaporates during cooking or baking, leaving behind only pure vanilla taste. Liquid vanilla products made without alcohol are called vanilla flavoring.
What type of alcohol is used to make Rodelle Vanilla Extract?
Rodelle Vanilla Extract is made from ethyl alcohol derived from corn. The ethyl alcohol does not contain any corn protein and is also gluten free.
Is vanilla extract gluten free?
Yes, Rodelle Vanilla Extract is 100% gluten-free. It’s made with ethyl alcohol derived from corn, which contains no corn protein, making it safe for gluten-sensitive or celiac individuals.
Why do some vanilla extracts contain sweeteners?
Sweeteners in vanilla extract serve multiple functions. Primarily, they are added to interact with the flavor compounds in vanilla which enhance the vanilla flavor and aroma in each bottle. Rodelle pure vanilla extracts do not use sweeteners for many reasons. We feel that because most vanilla extract applications are in baked goods that a sweetener doesn't need to be present in our products.
Is Rodelle Vanilla Extract kosher?
Rodelle Vanilla Extract is kosher certified by Scroll K, a nationally recognized certifying agency that ensures its products are in full compliance with the highest kosher standards. For more information regarding Scroll K: phone number is 303-595-9349 and website is www.scrollk.org.
Does Bourbon mean it has whiskey in it?
No, Bourbon vanilla refers to the original islands where the French colonized and began growing vanilla for cultivation. Today any vanilla grown in the Madagascar region is referred to as “Bourbon” vanilla.
Can I make my own vanilla extract using vanilla beans?
It is a common misconception that you can make your own extract by soaking vanilla beans in vodka or another alcohol. While soaking vanilla beans in alcohol may produce a vanilla-flavored vodka, creating true vanilla extract like Rodelle’s involves precise temperature and pressure processes. While homemade versions may taste delicious and are fun to make, for a rich, authentic flavor, Rodelle’s professionally made extracts are a better choice.
Why does vanilla extract cost so much more than imitation?
Vanilla is one of the most labor intensive crops in the world. It takes three years for a vine to produce vanilla beans and even when it is ready to flower, the pollination process must be done by hand. Then it takes another year for the bean to grow, be picked by hand, cured and shipped to its destination. Imitation vanillas are made from chemicals and other ingredients that imitate the taste of vanilla but do not go through the same process therefore do not have vanilla’s true flavors.
What is clear vanilla flavor and how is it made?
Clear vanilla flavor is typically imitation vanilla made from synthetic vanillin, often derived from wood pulp or petrochemicals. Rodelle recommends using pure vanilla extract for authentic, rich flavor.
What recipes can I make with vanilla extract?
Rodelle’s vanilla extract enhances everything from cookies to custards with its deep, rich flavor. Whether baking classics or exploring new desserts, Rodelle transforms recipes from good to exceptional.
What does vanilla extract do in baking and cooking?
Vanilla extract, especially from Rodelle, enhances the flavor profile of both sweet and savory recipes. Rodelle’s premium vanilla extract delivers deep, rich notes that elevate every dish.
How should I measure vanilla extract or flavoring properly?
Rodelle recommends measuring vanilla extract or flavoring using a proper liquid measuring spoon or cup for accuracy. This ensures your recipes get the right amount of rich vanilla flavor.
How to use vanilla paste, vanilla beans and vanilla extract interchangeably?
Vanilla products can be used in exchange for one another in most recipes. Read more in this helpful blog post! And use our handy measurements guide:
What about the price?
Many people think that saffron is the world’s most labor-intensive crop however vanilla beans are also very complex crops. Of 25,000-30,000 orchid species, vanilla is the only one that produces an edible fruit, and each orchid must be hand pollinated within 24 hours of blossoming. Vanilla farmers are often plighted with weather conditions and complex supply chains. We closely monitor market conditions in the growing regions, and we strive to source consistently priced vanilla products of superior quality.
Rodelle is working toward the future by inserting ourselves deeper into the vanilla-growing regions by working directly with farmer cooperatives that will eliminate extraneous costs. Rodelle is committed to doing our part to make an impact by becoming fully sustainable in the vanilla growing regions. Read more about our progressive, hands-on approach to vanilla farming here.