Absolutely love the taste of this and the texture. I mostly use it as an additive to hot drinks, coffee and an almond milk latte I make, and it lends a nice flavor and a bit of texture to the drink. While not as strong as a liquid vanilla flavoring, this one has a more complex set of flavors that is richer and well suited to add to drinks or mix up with yogurt. I have not tried it as an additive to replace vanilla extract and would not recommend it for that purpose when following a recipe, but it works well for the uses above.

At first I was a bit disappointed at the quantity in the envelope, seemed to be too little, but as I used it I realized that a little powder goes a long way and I felt that this was a good packaging size. Too much and perhaps it would go stale in time before it could be all used.

Wild Vanilla powder has an intoxicating vanilla scent and adds a rich, depth of flavor to savory stews as well cookie batter and pie crusts. Don't miss this exciting burst of flavor!

Well, I'm impressed. A day or so after I ordered this product, I received an email from the seller expressing their hope that I enjoy their product and to let them know if I had any questions or concerns. I appreciate when sellers do that. It is very classy and inspires confidence. This is not a very large package, but the vanilla has a very large flavor. I've never tried vanilla powder before. Since I love vanilla but don't drink alcohol, I thought this would be a good thing to try. It is very flavorful and aromatic. I put a tiny bit on my tongue to taste and the flavor is very strong. Be aware, however, that raw vanilla bean is not like the manufactured stuff with sugar and alcohol. It has a hint of bitterness or tang, similar to what you might experience if you ate very dark chocolate with a low sugar content or cacao nibs. To me, this is appealing. But be prepared that this is the real thing. It has a powerful vanilla bean finish, which is woody in character. As recommended, I tried it in my coffee. It really does impart a rich vanilla flavor, which is addictive. I haven't tried it in baked goods yet, but look forward to doing so. I especially wanted it so I could add vanilla flavoring to uncooked bars. I couldn't use the vanilla suspension unless the alcohol was cooked off. Now I can have all of the flavor and none of the alcohol in (un)baked goods.

I used to make my own vanilla extract and was on the hunt for more beans. I had no idea vanilla is now the second most expensive spice in the world! This led me to alternatives which led me to the vanilla bean powder.

Love it. I've used it in place of regular extract and it's so much better. It goes further and will last much longer. Highly recommend this for any bakers looking for vanilla but find the cost daunting.

To touch on other reviewers comments about this not smelling or tasting like vanilla - It's a ground, raw bean. That classic vanilla smell and flavor only comes when you add sugar and other ingredients. Don't expect this at all when you buy the powder, the powder is exactly what raw vanilla bean smells and tastes like in real life. A mild and earthy smell with a hint of vanilla - literally, it smells and tastes like a ground raw vanilla bean. I don't know any other way to explain it.

It comes in a handy, small envelope that stores nicely with my other extracts and a little goes a very long way. I love how this flavors food, it's easy to use and convenient. No alcohol used to make an extract which is a plus. I have relatives that cannot even have extract due to the alcohol or gluten - this is a wonderful alternative! I highly recommend this vanilla powder.

Good product, flavor, and smell on point. Used in a powdered golden latte mix, it mixes fairly well, but some sinks to the bottom. The package was teeny. Never really think about the quantity of 1 oz until you receive just 1 oz. Very small but appropriate price for vanilla bean.