Heilala Chef's Blend Vanilla Paste has real finely ground vanilla beans for a rich and natural vanilla taste. While adding flavour and fragrance to cooking, we give back to the Tongan communities where Heilala vanilla pods are hand-picked for ripeness. Adds texture as well as flavour and fragrance to ice cream and desserts. Ground vanilla beans delivers a distinctive visual element Ideal in ice cream, cream brulee. lamington, vanilla slices and icing. Substitute an equal amount of chef's Bland Vanilla Paste in place of vanilla essence or extract