vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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Plus, vanilla bean paste has a longer shelf life than a whole bean, which if not stored properly will quickly dry out.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
The juicy flanker features purple rhubarb accord, golden woods amber accord and a base of vanilla bean extract for floral sweetness.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Each order includes four flavors: original, strawberry, coconut/pear, and vanilla bean.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Some new products, like Bubble Waffles, actual vanilla beans, and Mocha Latte Pretzels came and teased us before disappearing into the Graveyard of Unscaleable Delights.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
The juicy flanker features purple rhubarb accord, golden woods amber accord and a base of vanilla bean extract for floral sweetness.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Each order includes four flavors: original, strawberry, coconut/pear, and vanilla bean.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Some new products, like Bubble Waffles, actual vanilla beans, and Mocha Latte Pretzels came and teased us before disappearing into the Graveyard of Unscaleable Delights.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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