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Making vanilla extract

Nubsnstubs said:
So, how is the extract extracted? By way of an enema, or killing the poor critter??? ........... Jerry (in Tucson)
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What is artificial vanilla flavoring made from?
This synthetic vanillin can come from the previously mentioned wood pulp waste (though that's recently fallen out of favor) or coal tar, cow poop, secretions from a beaver's castor glands (located conveniently near its anus), clove oil, pine bark, or fermented bran.Feb 13, 2018

This was pointed out to me about 2 weeks ago- I think beaver butt gets milked- there is a job title you would be proud to put on Resume - Beaver butt milker- 2003-2008. I started reading a little more but stopped at the cow poop- I wonder if you cow poop gathered and graduate to beaver milker or visa versa... This is where I stopped reading.........................
 
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Wildthings said:
Seems it would help extract the 'nilla quicker
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The vanilla is actually in the tiny seeds in the pod, that's called the caviar. I would think if grinding them was quicker and still could produce high quality extract the big corporations would already be doing it. Time is money to them. But letting the whole been soak for months is the traditional way to achieve the highest quality extract with a flavor that is amazing.
 
woodtickgreg said:
The vanilla is actually in the tiny seeds in the pod, that's called the caviar. I would think if grinding them was quicker and still could produce high quality extract the big corporations would already be doing it. Time is money to them. But letting the whole been soak for months is the traditional way to achieve the highest quality extract with a flavor that is amazing.
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I guess I'm going to find out cuz I just bought some on Amazon
 
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Actually I did some googling and commercial processors do grind the beans up, but they dont let it soak for as long. I may try a batch of cut up beans after I split them to see how it affects the flavor. I also want to try a spiced rum batch, I hear that is delicious. I shake the batch I just started everyday, it's already starting to darken.
 
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ripjack13 is awesome.
 
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trc65 said:
What I want to know is how did someone find out that a beaver's butt tasted like vanilla?
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Probably the same guy who saw an oyster and said, "I wonder what that tastes like?"
 
I've been googling as well, and it seems the important aspect in making extract is time. Several different sites mentioned "aging" the extract and comment on the improvement in flavor with increased time. Some say the flavor really increases after aged for years, but my guess is some alcohol is lost as it ages for years, and the flavor is just concentrated.
 
 
woodtickgreg said:
Yes it makes 16 ozs.
Dunno about grinding them up, why would I?
Throw em out.
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Oh, don't throw them out, dry/dehydrate them and grind them up and make powder and make ice cream with it. I've also heard to whir them in a food processor with some sugar syrup to make a vanilla syrup.
 
Nubsnstubs said:
I found this online at Amazon. I'm wondering if this is a typo or do they actually sell used beans?? 2 used and new from $24.99. It's there on all 3 bundles....... Jerry (in Tucson)
Madagascar Vanilla Beans Grade A/B (10pk) for Extract and Everything Vanilla by FITNCLEAN VANILLA| 5-7 Bulk Bourbon Fresh Whole Natural Raw NON-GMO Pods.
Madagascar Vanilla Beans Grade A/B (10pk) for Extract and Everything Vanilla by FITNCLEAN VANILLA| 5"-7" Bulk Bourbon Fresh Whole Natural Raw NON-GMO Pods.

4.7 out of 5 stars 775

$24.99
2 used and new from $24.99

https://www.amazon.com/Madagascar-V...CWFJ86G760B&psc=1&refRID=21ZC4WY5QCWFJ86G760B


10 Madagascar Vanilla Beans Whole Grade A Vanilla Pods for Vanilla Extract and Baking

10 Madagascar Vanilla Beans Whole Grade A Vanilla Pods for Vanilla Extract and Baking

4.6 out of 5 stars 3,996

$24.99
2 used and new from $24.99

10 Vanilla Beans - Whole Extract Grade B Pods for Baking, Homemade Extract, Brewing, Coffee, Cooking - (Tahitian)

10 Vanilla Beans - Whole Extract Grade B Pods for Baking, Homemade Extract, Brewing, Coffee, Cooking - (Tahitian)

4.6 out of 5 stars 7,124

$12.99
2 used and new from $12.99
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It says new and used in the description, but when you look, it's actually just new offers....
 
Just over 24 ounces, so I just used all 30 beans I had. Now to wait....

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Just received my beans today but don't have any drinking alcohol in the house so I used rubbing alcohol instead. I wonder if I'll have to wait as long
 
Wow you price on beans is CHEAP! Whats their origin?

I have been using them for the mead and wines I've been making and the Madagascar beans are not cheap. I've been paying around 3 bucks a bean.
 
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