vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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Ben & Jerry's Vanilla Visually, this ice cream is the purest white, extra creamy, and still touts visible vanilla bean flecks.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The milk is available in three scents; Only Human, a subtle gourmand that blends vanilla bean, cedarwood, and Ambroxan, is a personal favorite.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
The menu features on-tap cold brews and single-origin espresso drinks to signature lattes in flavors like honey, white mocha, vanilla bean and snickerdoodle.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together heavy cream, plain yogurt, pure vanilla extract, and the seeds from a vanilla bean.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The milk is available in three scents; Only Human, a subtle gourmand that blends vanilla bean, cedarwood, and Ambroxan, is a personal favorite.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
The menu features on-tap cold brews and single-origin espresso drinks to signature lattes in flavors like honey, white mocha, vanilla bean and snickerdoodle.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together heavy cream, plain yogurt, pure vanilla extract, and the seeds from a vanilla bean.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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