vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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Place one and 3/4 cup cream, powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste in bowl of a stand mixer.
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
But the rich flavor that sets Fontana’s creations apart comes at a steep price — eight ounces of vanilla beans now cost a staggering $100.
—Joan Murray, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
In a large bowl, combine the brown butter, mashed bananas, eggs, sugar, sour cream, honey, and vanilla bean paste.
—Midwest Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
But the rich flavor that sets Fontana’s creations apart comes at a steep price — eight ounces of vanilla beans now cost a staggering $100.
—Joan Murray, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
In a large bowl, combine the brown butter, mashed bananas, eggs, sugar, sour cream, honey, and vanilla bean paste.
—Midwest Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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