Vanilla Powder, Madagascar

Curio Spice Company directly sources this vanilla powder from their partner in Madagascar. A type of orchid originally native to the Yucatán Peninsula, vanilla lives up to the reputation of its more ornamental cousins; finicky and high maintenance, they prefer a tropical environment, and must be carefully hand-pollinated. Contrary to the “plain vanilla” stereotype, natural vanilla is a deeply complex spice, with over 200 distinct flavor components. Made from dried, ground vanilla beans this powder is perfect for baking or ice cream! Can be used in place of extract, but you’ll only need half as much.

0.4oz Jar

Contains: Dried, ground vanilla powder.

• Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia
• Origin: Antalaha, Sava Region, Republic of Madagascar
• Sourcing: Directly sourced and sustainably grown and harvested
• Tasting Notes: Strong vanilla aroma, fig, date, sweet, chocolate, oak, leather Pairs Well With: Cream, citrus, baked goods

Curio Spice Company specializes in directly sourced spices, sourced locally from the Eastern US as well as from smallholder spice farms around the world. Curio Spice Company pays above Fair Trade price – sometimes as much as ten times the commodity rate – for spices that burst with flavor. They give back through fundraising efforts via their Curio for a Cause campaigns, which support gender equality, climate resilience and community empowerment. Curio Spice Company instills in every product a respect for the land and the farmers who grow their spices, alongside a sense of wonder for the rare flavors available. 

In 2019, Curio Spice Company earned their B Corp™ certification because they want to change the way spices are produced and traded while making unique spice blends that celebrate a sense of place, but they also wanted to do business in a better way that serves our people and our planet. By being a B Corp, they go beyond by committing to the highest standard of social and environmental impact.