Heilala Vanilla Bean Paste, 2.29 oz — Concentrated Baking Vanilla with Real Seeds, 1 tsp = 1 Bean

Heilala Vanilla Bean Paste is a concentrated baking paste made with real vanilla seeds and extractives, giving one teaspoon the flavor punch and flecked appearance of a whole vanilla bean.

Made from sustainably sourced Tongan vanilla and crafted with minimal sugar, this 2.29 oz jar delivers visible seeds and an intense aroma that lifts cakes, custards, frostings and beverages without the hassle of scraping pods. The paste combines whole seeds, pure vanilla extractives and a light binder so you get both the visual appeal of vanilla specks and consistent, easy dosing for recipes.

How much paste replaces a whole vanilla bean?

One teaspoon of this paste is formulated to equal the flavor of a single whole vanilla bean, saving prep time while preserving authentic taste. That makes it simple to scale recipes or swap paste in for beans without reworking measurements.

• 1 teaspoon = 1 whole vanilla bean for flavor equivalence
• Easy spoon-and-stir use—no splitting, scraping, or pod waste
• Consistent potency from jar to jar for repeatable results

What foods and techniques benefit most from this vanilla paste?

This paste shines in applications where both flavor and the look of real vanilla matter: custards, ice creams, buttercreams and baked goods. Because it contains visible seeds, it adds an artisan appearance while blending smoothly into wet batters, creams and syrups.

• Stirs into custards and creams without diluting texture
• Provides flecks in frostings, macarons and ice creams for visual appeal
• Enhances drinks like lattes and cocktails with concentrated aroma

How is this paste different from vanilla extract or whole beans?

Unlike plain extract, the paste includes whole vanilla seeds suspended in a concentrated base for both flavor and speckled appearance. Compared with whole beans, it eliminates scraping and delivers easier portioning while still preserving the complex flavor components from the bean and extractives.

• More concentrated than typical extracts—less added sugar (5%)
• Visible seeds for aesthetic impact that extract alone cannot provide
• Quicker, neater substitution for split pods in any recipe

Is this product sustainably sourced and how does purchasing support growers?

Heilala partners with Tongan vanilla growers to produce this paste, working within sustainable agricultural practices and B Corp principles. Buying the product helps support those local communities and ensures traceability from farm to jar.

• Made from Tongan vanilla beans partnered with local growers
• Produced under sustainability and community-support initiatives
• Smaller sugar footprint to emphasize pure vanilla flavor

Who is this for? Bakers, pastry chefs, home cooks and beverage artisans who want authentic vanilla flavor with the convenience of a paste will appreciate this jar. If you value visible vanilla seeds, consistent potency, and a sustainable supply chain, Heilala Vanilla Bean Paste offers a practical, flavorful alternative to whole beans without sacrificing aroma or presentation.

Ingredients

Vanilla Extract (Water Alcohol, Vanilla Extractives), Vanilla Seeds, Sugar, Thickener (Xanthan Gum) Contains 14% alcohol by volume