Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste - 32 oz. Professional Grade

Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste is the premier choice for chefs who want the best of both worlds: the intense, complex flavor of pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla extract and the unmistakable visual elegance of real vanilla bean seeds. This professional-grade paste features a slightly viscous consistency that allows you to add rich vanilla flavor without thinning out your batters or sauces. Every spoonful is loaded with thousands of tiny vanilla specks, signaling to your customers that you use only the finest ingredients.

As a Canadian seller based in Calgary, Alberta, we provide these essential professional flavoring agents with fast shipping across Canada to support high-end bakeries, chocolatiers, and gourmet kitchens.

BEST FOR: Crème brûlée, vanilla bean gelato, shortbread, panna cotta, and light-colored frostings.

DIETARY NOTE: KOSHER. GLUTEN-FREE. NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED. VEGAN.

Why It Works

• Iconic Visual Impact: Saturated with real vanilla bean seeds (specks), providing the "from-scratch" look that is essential for premium desserts.

• Cold-Process Extraction: Nielsen-Massey’s proprietary process preserves more than 300 flavor compounds, resulting in a sweet, creamy, and velvety profile.

• Recipe Stability: The thick, paste-like format ensures the vanilla seeds stay suspended in your mixture rather than sinking to the bottom of the bowl.

• 1:1 Substitution: One tablespoon of paste is equivalent to one whole vanilla bean or one tablespoon of extract, making it an efficient, labor-saving alternative to scraping pods.

• Premium Ingredients: Crafted with the highest quality Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans and no artificial fillers or synthetic vanillin.

Use Cases

• Signature Custards: Elevate pastry creams, pot de crème, and flans with visible seeds and a deep, aromatic finish.

• Boutique Baking: Perfect for sugar cookies, pound cakes, and macarons where the vanilla is the primary flavor profile.

• Artisanal Dairy: The industry standard for "Vanilla Bean" ice cream, ensuring even distribution of seeds and a rich, creamy mouthfeel.

• Finishing Creams: Add a sophisticated touch to Chantilly cream, Swiss meringue buttercream, and white chocolate ganache.

Specs

• Size: 32 oz. (946 ml / 1 Quart)

• Brand: Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

• Flavor: Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla

• Format: Viscous Paste with Seeds

• Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Beans, Gum Tragacanth (a natural thickener).

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Do not refrigerate.

• Origin: USA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How do I substitute this for whole beans? Use 1 tablespoon of paste for every 1 whole vanilla bean called for in your recipe.

• Why can't I refrigerate it? Cold temperatures can cause the sugar in the paste to crystallize, which ruins the smooth texture. Keep it in your dry pantry.

• Does it contain alcohol? Yes, a small amount of alcohol is part of the pure vanilla extract used to create the paste base.

• Is this the same as "Bourbon" whiskey? No, "Bourbon" refers to the Bourbon Islands (now Réunion) where this specific variety of vanilla orchid originated.

• Will the seeds show up in dark chocolate? While they are visible in milk chocolate, they are best showcased in light-colored desserts like white chocolate, creams, and yellow cakes.

• What is the shelf life? When stored in a cool, dark place, it maintains its peak flavor for up to 3 years.