vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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Is spending more on vanilla bean paste worth the cost?
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Plus, vanilla bean paste has a longer shelf life than a whole bean, which if not stored properly will quickly dry out.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Banoffee Tart Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Graham tart shell filled with a layer of dulce de leche, banana diplomat cream and fresh bananas topped with vanilla bean chantilly and toffee bits.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Starting on the nose, the Texas-aged whiskey is bigger on oak, dark caramel, chocolate, and vanilla bean.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Plus, vanilla bean paste has a longer shelf life than a whole bean, which if not stored properly will quickly dry out.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Banoffee Tart Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Graham tart shell filled with a layer of dulce de leche, banana diplomat cream and fresh bananas topped with vanilla bean chantilly and toffee bits.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Starting on the nose, the Texas-aged whiskey is bigger on oak, dark caramel, chocolate, and vanilla bean.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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