Vanilla beans can be used to make pudding, panna cotta, cheesecake, custard filling, whipped cream, ice cream, vanilla vodka (homemade vanilla extract), cookies, beverages, soap, face masks, perfumes, essential oils, cosmetics, and any other product requiring fragrance.

Touch and press to feel the thickness; the thicker it is, the more seeds it contains.

Vanilla beans and natural vanilla bean paste are ideal. Using both not only removes some of the eggy smell but also retains the vanilla bean’s aroma in the aftertaste, ensuring the flavor isn’t too mild.

Vanilla beans and natural vanilla bean paste are ideal. Using both gives a distinct flavor, but using just one is also acceptable, though the flavor will be subtler. Avoid overly creamy milk, as it may overpower the vanilla flavor.

Yes, you can reduce sugar, but if too much is reduced, the vanilla bean’s aroma may not be as noticeable. Sugar helps release the vanilla fragrance.

Yes! If used in liquids like milk, tea, or alcohol, no washing is needed; simply dry at a low temperature. For milk or tea, wash thoroughly before low-temperature drying until it resembles dry wood. It can then be turned into vanilla sugar or added to flour for making cookies, almond paste, or bread. While the flavor will be weaker, it can still be used.

Yes! They can be used in cream-based soups, fish dishes with cream sauce, vanilla spice salt, or mulled wine. For stir-frying, vanilla beans themselves are unsweetened and may taste bitter, so add them carefully.

If stored properly, vanilla beans can last for at least 2 years. The best storage method is vacuum-sealing and keeping them in a cool, dark place.

If not stored properly, vanilla beans can become moldy when exposed to moisture. However, if stored correctly, they can last at least two years without spoiling.

No, moldy vanilla beans cannot be used!

Since the main ingredient of vanilla extract is alcohol, refrigeration is not necessary.

The expiration depends on the manufacturing process of each brand. Please refer to the expiration date provided by the manufacturer.

Vanilla beans do not need to be washed. If you feel uneasy about not washing them, you can wipe them with disinfectant alcohol.