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Vanilla is an essential cooking ingredient for which there is no true substitute. The flavor of real vanilla is made up of over 250 organic components, which gives it great depth and complexity, compared to only one flavor component in artificial vanilla. There are three main types of vanilla: Madagascar Bourbon (named after the Bourbon Islands of Madagascar, not the liquor), Tahitian (fruity), and Mexican (spicy). Additionally, there are four main commercial options for natural vanilla; whole beans, powder, paste, and extract. We offer you all four and only one brand; Nielsen-Massey, simply the best of the best at The City Pantry.

Known primarily as a flavoring for cakes, cookies, creams, and pastries, the use of vanilla in savory and spicy dishes, tomato or BBQ sauces, is legend among professional chefs.

Do try our "Better Than Bakery" brownie recipe. Even if you don’t bake often, you will start after trying this recipe.

STORING YOUR VANILLA: While the alcohol in vanilla extract prevents it from freezing, extreme cold can cause precipitation of some of its flavoring matter. KEEP FROM COLD. A temperature of 60 to 80 degrees is ideal for the storing of vanilla.

PLEASE NOTE: All Nielsen-Massey products are CRC certified.






Nielsen-Massey Budget Bundle Trio- NEW!
Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Vanilla Extract  NEW!
Nielsen-Massey Budget Bundle Trio- NEW!

Attention: All You Awesome Bakers out there. This one's for you!

Here's the deal. 1- 8 oz. Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, 1- 8.5 oz. Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar, and 1-vial of 2 vanilla bean pods. A $38.75 value, budget priced at $32.94, a 15% savings.

Don't miss this one!
Regular price: $38.75Sale price: $32.94Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Vanilla Extract NEW!

Our newest addition, Tahitian vanilla, is a rich, intensely aromatic vanilla; fruity, and “sweet” with cherry overtones. It is especially symbiotic with fruit-based products such as fruited yogurt and sorbet, and adds a subtle flavor and bold aroma to lighter desserts.

Due to limited availability, Tahitian Vanilla may be difficult to locate, but never fear, it is here for YOU, our urban gourmet. 8 oz bottle.
$28.95Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Bean Paste- 4 oz bottle- NEW!
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Pure Vanilla Powder- NEW!
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Bean Paste- 4 oz bottle- NEW!

Do we listen to our customers when it comes to their personal experience with products? You better believe we do! Karen called to ask if The City Pantry would consider selling vanilla bean paste, Nielsen-Massey of course. After some research, and a lot of taste-testing, we are now offering you, our Urban Gourmet, Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste.

Just what is it? Well, in short it's pure vanilla with natural vanilla bean seeds in a unique, convenient, paste form. Formulated to match their extract in flavor, strength and usage, it is the consistency of something between a syrup and molasses which holds hundreds of vanilla bean seeds in suspension giving products that physical gourmet appearance.

Use it measure-for-measure as you would extract. Give it a try! 4 oz bottle
$9.50, 2/$18.50Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Pure Vanilla Powder- NEW!

Do we have a great new way to incorporate vanilla into your favorite recipes, VANILLA POWDER! A free flowing powder, all natural with no sugar and NO ALCOHOL.

Vanilla powder measures the same, teaspoon for teaspoon, as the liquid extract and paste. Use it to enhance the flavor of coffee, tea, colas, fresh fruit, and baked goods. Additionally, it is ideal in dry mixes and liquids or other products that are color sensitive.

Do try this product. It’s from Nielsen-Massey, the vanilla experts. 2.5 oz
$9.75Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Sugar- NEW!
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract- 8 oz bottle
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Sugar- NEW!

Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar is a flavorful blend of gourmet baker's sugar and the pinnacle of all vanillas, Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract. Use it in any product where a hint of vanilla and the sweetness of sugar are desired. Ideal for bakery products such as cookies, cakes, pies and pastries, for general cooking, adding to beverages, or as a sweet topping. Mike sprinkles it on his morning cereal.

Oh boy, how about caramelizing it atop creme brulee...We have a great recipe for an Easy variety. 8.50 oz of goodness.

A very cool bottle, too.

$13.50, 2/$26.00
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract- 8 oz bottle

This vanilla extract is made from hand-selected pods, producing a rich creamy, sweet flavor that is perfectly suited for a range of products from baked goods to ice cream, salad dressings to BBQ sauces. This is simply the "best of the best" for your urban pantry, at the lowest price around. Take advantage of our "TWO-FER" sale, and save $1.00 when you purchase a second bottle. 8 oz
$18.00, 2/$35.00Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract- Quart Bottle-NEW SIZE!
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract- 1 Gallon- NEW SIZE!
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract- Quart Bottle-NEW SIZE!

We are now offering Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, the “best of the best” in the world of vanilla extract, in a new economical quart size. Check out our price, then do the math! REMEMBER, we're always looking out for you, our "urban gourmet"

BUY BIG! SAVE BIG! 32 oz plastic bottle
$28.50Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract- 1 Gallon- NEW SIZE!

We know you’re out there! You know who you are- those people that go through Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract like it was WATER! Well, this deal is for YOU!

This is the largest quantity available to the public. We’ll do the math. Let’s see, 1 gallon @ $93.25 = 4 quarts @ $114.00 = 16- 8 oz bottles @ $ 288.00. Mind you, these are the BEST prices out there.

SERIOUS BAKERS ONLY… 1 gallon plastic container
$93.25Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract- 8 oz bottle
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Beans
Nielsen-Massey Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract- 8 oz bottle

Vanilla is actually native to Mexico, and is known by its creamy, spicy flavor that has a special affinity for dishes that contain chocolate, cinnamon and other warm spices such as ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, even savory spices such as chile peppers, thyme, and rosemary. Pretty versatile I'd say.

When properly processed, Mexican vanilla is of exceptionally high quality and flavor. Nielsen-Massey imports only the finest Mexican vanilla beans, grown by skilled producers that carefully harvest and cure every pod for the finest flavor.

My friend Eve swears by it. An absolute necessity in her quality baked goods. 8 oz.

Purchase 2 bottles and SAVE $1.00.
$19.75, 2/$38.50Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Beans

From the producer of the world's best vanilla, each Nielsen-Massey vanilla pod requires a labor-intensive 3 to 6 month processing time under the watchful eyes of the finest curers in the world.

Slice these quality pods down the center, exposing the vanilla seeds, often referred to as "vanilla caviar". By scraping the seed paste out of the pod, it can then be added to warm milk or cream, infusing its flavor to the liquid, then substituted into your favorite recipe. The empty pods may be placed in a container of sugar making vanilla sugar, a versatile baking ingredient. Great re-purposing we think. 2 pods

1 whole vanilla bean = 1 Tbs pure vanilla extract

Purchase 2 vials and SAVE $1.00. One SWEET DEAL!.

$7.25, 2/$13.50Quantity:
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Trio  NEW!
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Trio NEW!

According to Beth Nielsen, yes one of the incredibly nice NIELSEN family members, vanilla is more of a “flavor enhancer”, than a flavoring, and because the 3 distinct types of vanilla, each have their own flavor profile, Beth rotates out her bottles of vanilla, according to the time of year and types of seasonal foods that begin to dominate family menus.

In early spring, when the drudges of winter are but a mere memory, Beth brings her bottle of Tahitian vanilla to the forefront of her pantry. Because many of us tend to concentrate on lighter, more fruit-laden meals during this time of year, Tahitian vanilla enhances the flavors of these types of foods, thus making it a major player in one’s culinary arsenal.

As spring moves into the scorching months of summer, when BBQ is beckoning and salsa is shouting, Beth swaps out Tahitian vanilla for Mexican vanilla, a natural pairing with chili peppers, thyme, rosemary, and other savory seasonings.

Finally, when the sun starts to track lower in the sky, Madagascar Bourbon vanilla becomes the star as activities move indoors, and baked goods satiate our need for comfort.

Of course, if your budget allows for the one most versatile vanilla, Madagascar Bourbon vanilla is your “go to” guy. But we, at The City Pantry, want you to HAVE IT ALL, and are offering this “Vanilla Trio” to grace your urban pantry.

Here's the blueprint:

1- 8 oz bottle Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, 1- 8 oz Mexican vanilla, and 1- 8 oz bottle Tahitian vanilla specially priced at $63.70, a savings of $3.00, $1.00 per bottle.
Regular price: $66.70Sale price: $63.70Quantity: