Singing Dog Vanilla quality
$6.59
Singing Dog Vanilla is committed to bringing top quality, gourmet vanilla products to talented chefs and individual gourmet cooks that believe in using only the best ingredients in their creations.
Compare Singing Dog Vanilla™ with other vanilla on the market. We are confident you will find our quality is unsurpassed, while our pricing remains competitive. We offer a satisfaction guarantee on all of our products.
Commitment to our Partner Farmers
We are committed to business practices that are mindful of the environment and the well being of our partner farmers. A portion of all revenue is returned to our partner farmers to support their organic growing methods and to share the fruits of a successful business with their families.
Singing Dog Vanilla FAQ
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What on earth is a Singing Dog?
The New Guinea Singing Dog is a dog native to Papua New Guinea that does not bark. It prefers to “sing” somewhat like a whale. It is considered the ancestor to the Australian dingo and other Asian species of domestic and wild dog.
Does “Bourbon” mean that it is extracted with bourbon alcohol?
No, Bourbon refers to the region (Madagascar, Reunion Island, etc.) in which the vanilla is grown and has no relationship with the alcohol by the same name. Many people use the word Bourbon to refer to the Planifolia species of plant that is most prevalent in Madagascar, Mexico, Papua New Guinea and elsewhere. The name Bourbon refers to the French Bourbons who ruled Madagascar at the time of the first vanilla cultivation there.
What is PNG Tahitian Vanilla?
The Tahitensis species of vanilla is generally called "Tahitian" since this species was first commercially grown on the South Pacific island of Tahiti. It is now grown in many other regions. We refer to our Tahitensis variety as "PNG Tahitian" to denote that it is grown in Papua New Guinea. Tahitensis vanilla beans are usually shorter, plumper, and contain a higher oil and water content than Planifolia beans. The skin is thinner, they contain fewer seeds, and the aroma is fruity and floral. They are often described as smelling like licorice, cherry, prunes, or wine. This type of vanilla is not as commonly used as the Planifolia (bourbon type) but some chefs seek it out for specific recipes that benefit from the floral notes of this vanilla type.
What does “single fold” mean?
The FDA regulates what constitutes strength, or fold. Single fold means that 13.4 oz of vanilla pods are extracted into one gallon of alcohol. Only vanilla extracted in 35% alcohol is considered pure by the FDA. Double fold, triple fold, etc. refers to extracts using more vanilla pods. These stronger folds are generally used only by commercial food producers. All home recipes are designed for single fold and most bakers and chefs use single fold.
Why do you specify that it is sugar-free or corn syrup free?
Because most of the vanilla extracts on the market contain more sugar or fructose than vanilla. They do this to speed up the aging process that makes the vanilla taste more “mellow” with a minimized alcohol smell. We simply age our vanilla naturally to achieve the same result.
Will my baked goods taste like alcohol?
No, all of the alcohol will burn off in the oven. Alcohol evaporates at a much lower temperature than water does.
Is Singing Dog Vanilla™ gluten free?
Yes, all of our vanilla beans and vanilla extract is gluten free. Most people with specific conditions such as Celiac disease (caused by an abnormal reaction to gliadin, a gluten protein found in wheat) are concerned about the possible glutens that may be found in alcohol derived from wheat. Although it is fairly well understood that the distillation process by which alcohol is made would not carry the proteins (gliadin) and would thus not be a threat to gluten intolerant people, we have taken the extra precaution of using only corn-based alcohol in our vanilla. Singing Dog Vanilla™ products have also been reviewed and approved by the Feingold Association as being safe for consumption by people with Celiac disease. www.feingold.org/faq-pg.html
Singing Dog Vanilla Fair Trade Plus
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Singing Dog Vanilla® vanilla beans are organically grown in the lush climate of Papua New Guinea without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
The beans are sun dried to perfection and carefully packed for use in finer restaurants, bakeries, and homes across the globe. Singing Dog vanilla extract contains no sugar or corn syrup to distort the mellow, aromatic, pure vanilla taste.
A portion of all sales are shared with our partner farmers in order to advance sustainable growing practices and a better family life for all.
Singing Dog™ Pure Vanilla Extract 2 oz Liquid
