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Author:  merstar [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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
Author:  Amy [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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
Author:  TheFuzzy [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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)
Author:  merstar [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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.
Author:  merstar [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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!
Author:  Amy [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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
Author:  merstar [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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?
Author:  Lindsay [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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.
Author:  BeckyH [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
I would get some and taste it-the only way to know for sure!
Author:  merstar [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract
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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