{"id":26730,"date":"2025-02-19T10:53:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T10:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/?p=26730"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T10:54:15","slug":"extracting-the-facts-about-vanilla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/articles\/inspiration\/extracting-the-facts-about-vanilla\/","title":{"rendered":"Extracting the facts about vanilla"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flower power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanilla is more than just a flavour; it&#8217;s an essential ingredient for chefs, bakers, mixologists and chocolatiers worldwide. Derived from orchid plants, vanilla beans undergo a meticulous process from cultivation to extraction, resulting in a diverse range of flavour profiles suited to various applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also available in a range of formats dependant on usage. From pods to pastes, extracts to sugars, this versatile ingredient is a kitchen must-have \u2013 but which one best suits your needs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The origins of vanilla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla3-788x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla3-788x394.jpg 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla3-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla3-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla3-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla3.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three varieties of vanilla, which are primarily grown by small producers in countries such as Madagascar, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Planifolia <\/strong>makes up 90% of global vanilla production and is soft and sticky, cylindrical in shape, with a black and shiny exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tahitensis<\/strong> makes up 9% of world production and is black and shiny with a flat shape and a soft and sticky feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pompona<\/strong> is flat, brown and feels dry. It accounts for 1% of world production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patience required!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing vanilla is a lengthy process requiring patience and know-how. It takes three years from planting a vanilla tree to yield the first flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pods are harvested 7-9 months after pollination, and then undergo a process of scalding (to stop maturation), sweating (to kickstart the enzymatic process) and drying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Prova-n track record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Prova Gourmet is a French, family-owned business specialising in the production of sweet brown extracts and flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1946, it\u2019s now one of the world\u2019s leaders&nbsp;in the extraction of cocoa and vanilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their flavour experts have created a complete range of vanilla flavours &#8211; each with its own unique taste signature &#8211; using only the finest quality, Grade A vanilla beans, sourced from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bean around the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla1-788x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla1-788x394.jpg 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla1-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla1-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanilla beans offerdifferent flavour profiles depending on their origins, allowing chefs to choose the most suitable variety for their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the Prova Gourmet range there are six options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Unique \u2013 Madagascar \u2013 intense and woody<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Exceptional \u2013 New Caledonia \u2013 intense and powdery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Subtle \u2013 Papua New Guinea \u2013 spicy and fruity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vegetal \u2013 Tanzania \u2013 powdery and vegetal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Surprising \u2013 Tahiti \u2013 sweet and fruity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Outstanding \u2013 Uganda \u2013 woody and powdery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other products in the range include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tahitensis vanilla extract with seeds (500ml bottle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bourbon vanilla extract from Madagascar with or without seeds (1 litre)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vanilla powder made from 100% whole vanilla beans &#8211; perfect for liquid sensitive preparation such as meringues (200g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colombian 100% Arabica authentic single origin coffee extract (1 litre)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex slow cold brew 100% Arabica coffee extract (1 litre)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caster sugar with vanilla (1kg)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flavour Fusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla4-788x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla4-788x394.jpg 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla4-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla4-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla4-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla4.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fusion is Prova Gourmet\u2019s exciting range of flavoured cocoa butters which offer the perfect combination for flavouring in one single step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This clean label solution features only two ingredients: deodorised cocoa butter + concentrated oil-soluble extract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fusion is perfect for a wide range of applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bakery \u2013 dough, glacage, macaron, mousse, mirror glaze, cremeux, emulsions, cookies, viennoisserie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolatiers \u2013 chocolate bars and ganache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pastry chefs \u2013 glazing, flocking, mousses, cocoa butter coating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant \u2013 flavoured fat for multi-use including savoury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice cream makers \u2013 cocoa butter as a fat base, d\u00e9cor, couverture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aroma-therapy to ease the cocoa crisis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest ground-breaking product from Prova Gourmet aims to provide a solution to help mitigate the cost of cocoa-based goods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With chocolate prices currently experiencing an all-time high, Prova Gourmet Natural Cocoa Flavouring allows makers to reduce the amount of cocoa in their creations without compromising on flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of 1% of the natural flavouring compensates for the loss of 30% cocoa powder \u2013 resulting in a 20% reduction in cocoa cost \u2013 with no impact on colour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paste purity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also new to the Prova Gourmet range this month is Caviani \u2013 a natural, ultra-concentrated vanilla paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at professionals looking to simplify their use of pure vanilla and save time, it contains only three ingredients: exhausted vanilla seeds, Madagascar Bourbon vanilla extract and glycerin. &nbsp;It has a visually rich presence of seeds, and the optimal dose is 2g per kilo mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 100g jar of Caviani will flavour 50kg <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flower power Vanilla is more than just a flavour; 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