Description: What is Naturel Vanilla? With a very high market value, vanilla is known as the queen of the spice world. Vanilla is a spice derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily obtained from pods of the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla. Pollination is required to make the plants produce the fruit from which the vanilla spice is obtained. Fresh vanilla pods, often referred to as "beans," have no aroma. Enzymatic action during curing results in the characteristic aroma. The traditional method begins by exposing the harvested beans to a night sweat process and daily sun exposure for about 10 days until they turn a deep chocolate brown color. The beans are then spread on trays in an airy shelter until dry enough for grading and packing. Drying and curing requires four to five months. The best grade of cured seed pods are usually covered with small crystals of vanillin, which provide the characteristic rich and sweet aroma. Sri Lanka is also one of the most suitable countries for vanilla cultivation due to its environmental friendliness. Therefore, natural vanilla grown in Sri Lanka has a very good aroma and unique taste. The main ingredient in vanilla is vanillin, which is found inside the vanilla bean. (Vanillin is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₈O₃. It is a phenolic aldehyde. Its functional groups include aldehyde, hydroxyl, and ether. It is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean.) Vanilla is used in a variety of sweet foods and beverages, particularly chocolate, confections, ice cream, Vanilla extract and bakery goods, and in perfumery. What are the Natural Vanilla Grades? These pods can range in size from 5-22cm in length and are considered of a higher quality when they are larger.The seasoned vanilla pods are graded according to the required standards, they fall into three main categories: GRADE A - 6”- 8.7” (16 CM – 22 CM) GRADE B – 5” – 6.5” (12.7 CM – 16.5 CM) GRADE C – 3.5”- 5” (8.9 CM – 12.7 CM) ****SUPPER GRADE - More than 8.7” (22 cm) long pods**** Importance of Natural Vanilla With the World Health Organization (WHO) confirming that artificial vanilla contains ingredients that contain carcinogens; there was a very high demand and response for in the world market for natural vanilla. · It's good for your heart – research has shown that vanilla can lower cholesterol levels. This is important for those at high risk of heart attacks and strokes, and low cholesterol helps prevent inflammation of the arteries and blood clots.· It has healing properties - vanilla is rich in antioxidants that help prevent the breakdown of cells and tissues in the body and stimulate the body's natural regeneration. Because of its antibacterial nature, it also serves to boost your immune system and reduce stress on the body, making recovery from injury or illness much easier.· It's great for your hair - If you suffer from split ends or hair loss, vanilla used as an essential oil strengthens the hair and stimulates blood flow to the scalp, which promotes hair growth.· It can help with anxiety – the strong scent of vanilla is known to have a direct effect on the nerves, calming and relieving stress, especially when used as part of aromatherapy.· It can reduce acne – With its antibacterial properties, vanilla helps fight blemishes and, if used regularly, reduces blemishes as well as brightens the skin. How to Identify Best Quality Vanilla The best quality vanilla beans, no matter where they come from, are dark skinned, soft and flexible. They should have a rich aroma. You should avoid beans with very little aroma and beans that are smoky, brittle, dry or moldy. When choosing vanilla beans, choose plump beans with thin skins to get as many seeds as possible. To test, gently squeeze the beans between your fingers. The pods should be dark brown, almost black in color, and flexible enough to wrap around your finger without breaking. If the beans are hard, you can soften them by dropping them into the liquid in your recipe. Why you should choose us? · We are pleased to inform you that our products are delivered to you in the most secure manner as there are no intermediaries for our products. · Because only vanilla obtained from organic crops is used · Due to the fact that it retains the aroma and flavor of natural vanilla · Production to the required standards · Our vanilla retains the optimum moisture it needs · We provide tracking number for all orders · Our reasonable prices Shipping and Handling Policy o The package will be shipped directly from Sri Lanka. o We will ship the item to your address shown in your eBay account. Please make sure your shipping address and zip code is correct and up to date. o Used Sri Lanka registered air mail o Items will be shipped within 5 working days after the payment. o We will not bear the taxes and other payments to be paid after the product enters your country and the buyer will be fully responsible for it. Return Policy • You must inform the issue within 3 days after receiving the item. • 100% satisfaction guarantee – If you are not satisfied with the product you purchased for any reason, please contact us for a return instruction within 30 days for a refund. Return shipping cost will be paid by buyer. • Item must be in its original condition and the refund will be issued within 5 business days after shipping the return item. Contact us · We are committed to providing you with solutions to any problems that arise from the time of purchase from us to the time you receive the goods. Please notify us of any issues you may have via eBay messages. 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Price: 8.99 USD
Location: Teldeniya
End Time: 2023-09-26T15:36:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Expiration Date: 01 1/2 year from manufacturing date
Food Aisle: Pantry
Type: Vanilla
Form: Pods
Product: Single Spice
Food Specifications: Organic
Regional Cuisine/Region: Asian
Country/Region of Manufacture: Sri Lanka
Item Weight: 20g