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merstar
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Post subject: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract  Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:38 pm |
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Has anyone tried Mexican vanilla extract and this particular brand? I've never tried Mexican Vanilla - have always used Madagascar. http://www.amazon.com/Totonac-Mexican-V ... 1KCYJVVLE4
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:44 pm |
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I've not used it, but like you have always used Madagascar...they're just so floral I have a hard time with switching.
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:19 pm |
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Mer, Kris uses Mexican vanilla a lot, and prefers it. However, you have to be real careful about sourcing; there isn't much in the way of quality control, ingredient verification, or even checking for poisons in the Mexican vanilla trade. The brand we're using now is Xanath, they're also available online: http://www.theposter.com/vanillaextracts.html(yes, their online store is 1994 tech)
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:04 pm |
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Amy wrote: I've not used it, but like you have always used Madagascar...they're just so floral I have a hard time with switching.
Amy Hmmm - I don't like the sound of "floral." That would cancel the idea for me. Thanks. Edit: I thought it was the Tahitian that was supposed to be floral.
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:06 pm |
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TheFuzzy wrote: Mer, Kris uses Mexican vanilla a lot, and prefers it. However, you have to be real careful about sourcing; there isn't much in the way of quality control, ingredient verification, or even checking for poisons in the Mexican vanilla trade. The brand we're using now is Xanath, they're also available online: http://www.theposter.com/vanillaextracts.html(yes, their online store is 1994 tech) Thanks for the info!
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:37 pm |
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merstar wrote: I thought it was the Tahitian that was supposed to be floral. You're absolutely right. My head is on backwards today.  Amy
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:39 pm |
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Amy wrote: merstar wrote: I thought it was the Tahitian that was supposed to be floral. You're absolutely right. My head is on backwards today. Amy Okay, great - maybe it's worth a shot! I'm just wondering, though, if it would be too strong for my chocolate stuff. And since the majority of the things I make are very deep chocolatey, I'm concerned whether or not such a strong vanilla would lessen rather than enhance the chocolate taste. I know the Madagascar rounds everything out, and I like it in my chocolate goods, but I'm not sure about the Mexican. It's supposed to have somewhat of a spicy taste, and from what I've read, is supposed to be good in chocolate stuff. But who knows?
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:57 pm |
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I love Mexican Vanilla, but I use it when the dish has strong flavors -- like chile or ginger -- then it seems to balance things off. By the way, it's great in French toast -- goes really well the cinnamon.
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:08 pm |
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I would get some and taste it-the only way to know for sure!
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Post subject: Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:30 pm |
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Lindsay wrote: I love Mexican Vanilla, but I use it when the dish has strong flavors -- like chile or ginger -- then it seems to balance things off. By the way, it's great in French toast -- goes really well the cinnamon. I can't wait to try it with French Toast!
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