Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste, 4 FZ
What You Should Know
You'd find this glossy, speckled jar tucked in the baking aisle or specialty extracts section — the kind of ingredient you reach for when making custards, cookies, or holiday cakes. It reads indulgent and slightly luxurious with a nostalgic baking vibe; the sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla bean flecks and natural gum produce a thick, spreadable texture that points to a processed culinary product rather than a whole food.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
SUGAR, WATER, VANILLA, EXTRACT, VANILLA, BEANS, GUM, TRAGACANTH, (A, NATURAL, THICKENER)..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
The product combines sugar, vanilla extract and a stabilizing hydrocolloid (gum tragacanth) into a manufactured paste, making it a processed culinary ingredient (NOVA 3). It lacks the complex industrial additives and multi-ingredient formulations typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.
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Common Questions about Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste, 4 FZ
The Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste is a delightful addition to your pantry, but 'healthy' can be subjective! It has added sugars, which might not fit into everyone's definition of healthy, especially if you're watching your sugar intake. However, in moderation, it can elevate your baking and cooking without guilt!