Vanilla Bean Powder, 3.53 Oz - Pure & Raw Ground Vanilla Bean - Unsweetened, Gluten-Free - Great For Coffee & Baking - EXTREMELY FRESH - Ground Moments Before Packaging!

I love it. I love that the only ingredient is organically grown vanilla beans. I love the brown flecks of color it adds to certain recipes. I love the fresh, slightly earthy smell when I open the bag. I initially started looking for an alternative vanilla extract because my mom has chronic pancreatitis so her pancreas cannot process alcohol without serious consequences. She likes to use vanilla sometimes, though, and with an already restricted diet I hoped to find a better vanilla option for her. I had never heard of vanilla bean powder until finding this product but decided to give it a try. I'm really glad I did.We have used this vanilla fairly often and liberally since it arrived a month ago. I expected at just over 4 oz and with our family's love of vanilla it would run out very quickly, so I am happily surprised there is still a decent amount left. I wish it was less expensive or available at a cheaper price in larger quantities but it's a quality product so it's worth it. If I wanted cheaper I'd buy vanilla extract in an alcohol base. I also considered the fact that liquid vanilla extract is around 35% alcohol, and the other 65% may not be entirely vanilla-derived, so although it costs less I'm not actually getting as much vanilla as it may seem. That helped me rationalize paying (possibly) more for this vanilla powder vs. a liquid extract. I plan to use this vanilla powder exclusively from now on, so yes, I highly recommend it.As a side note, it is possible that there are recipes for which this vanilla would not work as well, but I think they are few, if any. It's not grainy, but it is a powder so it's not as smooth as the liquid extract. I have not tried it in something that needs to be super light or fluffy (maybe marshmallows or souffle) so it may work just fine in that capacity, I really don't know. This is just something I considered. If you try it in something light, fluffy, etc. I'm interested in hearing your results!

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.

I ordered this vanilla bean powder specifically for use in my favorite dessert, a raw vegan vanilla bean cheesecake. That recipe calls for the seeds of a whole vanilla bean pod, so I hoped this product could save me time and money, as the whole pods are extremely expensive at the grocery store. Since receiving this product in the mail, I've used it in two batches of vegan shortbread cookies. In the first batch, I used vanilla bean powder in twice the amount of vanilla extract called for, and in the second batch I used a one-to-one substitution. Both batches were outstanding with a delicious vanilla flavor. The specks of vanilla are a special touch that I love. I won't double the amount anymore because I want to use this powder in many more recipes, such as vegan ice cream and yogurt. I don't use any refined sugars in my baking, so the pure, fresh taste of vanilla is a fantastic addition to my bakes. In the bag, the vanilla bean powder smells fresh and natural. I haven't yet tried it in brewing my coffee as Sunny Day Organics suggests, but I may do that when I run out of vanilla coffee at home. I highly recommend this product! Thank you, Sunny Day Organics.