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Vanilla powder is made from our high quality Madagascar vanilla bean extract. To make it we spray the extract onto a silicon dioxide base and allow it to dry. This creates a free flowing powder that doesn’t have the speckle of ground vanilla or cause discoloration in foods the way vanilla extract can. It’s perfect when you need to maintain a perfect white color for meringue, frosting, or cream-based recipes.

In addition, vanilla powder can be used in so many other ways. Many pastry chefs toss homemade marshmallows in a mixture of powdered sugar and vanilla powder to add another layer of flavor. (We love this mixture for chocolate crackle cookies, too.) Use a spoonful in homemade chai or coffee to make mornings a little sweeter.

Although vanilla extract--which is frequently used in cake, pie, bread or cookie recipes as a sweetener--contains alcohol, pregnant women should not be concerned about any adverse effects on the development of their unborn babies.

Vanilla extract that is consumed in food is generally considered safe during pregnancy and does not pose any risk to a fetus. Topical application of products that contain vanilla are also considered safe for use by pregnant women.