vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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And to indulge in your sweet tooth, try out the Crying Tiger dessert, complete with wild thai banana and foster sauce, or a bánh flan cheesecake with vanilla bean and palm sugar caramel.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The website also claims that a tablespoon of the company’s pure vanilla extract can be substituted for a single whole vanilla bean.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Notes of vanilla bean, ambroxan, and cedarwood blend with invigorating pink pepper, bergamot, and lily to create a scent that's complex, addictive, and perfect for fall.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 8 Oct. 2025
Two culinary pros gave us the real scoop about how certain vanilla bean ice creams have been deceiving us all these years.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The website also claims that a tablespoon of the company’s pure vanilla extract can be substituted for a single whole vanilla bean.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Notes of vanilla bean, ambroxan, and cedarwood blend with invigorating pink pepper, bergamot, and lily to create a scent that's complex, addictive, and perfect for fall.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 8 Oct. 2025
Two culinary pros gave us the real scoop about how certain vanilla bean ice creams have been deceiving us all these years.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vanilla bean
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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