The Chefs Vanilla

Finest quality, ethically sourced Vanilla from Madagascar and other Origins.

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Vanilla Beans

Vanilla Extract

Vanilla Paste

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We are Zazou Emporium Vanilla. A family run business supplying premium quality Vanilla to the finest chefs and home bakers across the UK. We are proud to be part of the only sustainable collaborative in Madagascar. Supporting and working with over 7000 farmers and their families. Sustainability and community is at the heart of what we do.

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Wild Bali Vanilla

This beautiful Vanilla has been making waves with the UK's top chefs. Deep, toasty and complex.

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The Magic of Vanilla

“Vanilla” a term used to describe things as plain and ordinary, but we assure you that this fantastical spice is anything but that.

An Orchid native to Mexico and first used by the Mayans and the Aztecs thousands of years ago to flavour their precious “Xocolatl” drink. Vanilla was the flavour of royalty and warriors.

When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 16th Century and discovered this drink of the heavens, they inevitably brought it back to Europe. Of course they then tried countless ways to grow Vanilla at home and although vines blossomed, none bore fruit.

This was due to the absence of the Melipona Bee, native to South America and the only insect capable of pollinating the Orchid. Production of Vanilla outside its homeland was impossible, or so it seemed…….

Zazou

Zazou Emporium was born from the creative passion and inspiration of husband and wife team, Vince and Sara Sullivan.

Loving what they do, the people that they meet and the many different countries that they journey to, they now trade extensively within the U.K whilst also supplying the Irish catering industry.

When they began, their goal was to source and supply ethically sourced vanilla pods of the highest quality and that is exactly what they are doing. Harry Sullivan is the latest addition to the team heading up online sales and marketing.

Zazou

Zazou Emporium was born from the creative passion and inspiration of husband and wife team, Vince and Sara Sullivan.

Loving what they do, the people that they meet and the many different countries that they journey to, they now trade extensively within the U.K whilst also supplying the Irish catering industry.

Vanilla Beans

Vanilla Planifolia

The Classic Black Vanilla. Grown in the Indian Ocean, eg. Madagascar, Maurities, Seychelles, Comoros… The aromas and flavours are creamy and woody with a richness and subtle hint of spice. Coupled with its potency and the ease in which the flavours infuse has made it the most popular variety of Vanilla today.

Zazou Planifolia Vanilla: Madagascar, Bali, Uganda, Indian

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Vanilla Tahitensis

The jury is still out on whether this Vanilla was created as a hybrid by the ancient people or via natural selection. However, it is a cross between Planifolia and Vanilla Odorata and occurred in Mayan Cacao Forests. Tahitensis is subtly sweet, floral and aniseedy. I delicateness of flavour is a huge hit with pastry chefs around the world.

Zazou Tahitensis Vanilla: Papua New Guinea, Tahitian, Indian Tahitensis.

The name “Bourbon” Vanilla was created to identify all vanilla that came from a region in Madagascar, formerly called Reunion. Today we know that if Vanilla is labelled “Bourbon” it is Madagascan.

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Vanilla Beans

Vanilla Planifolia

Zazou Planifolia Vanilla: Madagascar, Bali, Uganda, Indian

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Vanilla Tahitensis

Zazou Tahitensis Vanilla: Papua New Guinea, Tahitian, Indian Tahitensis.

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Recipes

Discover the endless possibilities of vanilla with our recipes.

Our recipes section features a variety of ways to use our vanilla, from classic desserts to savoury dishes. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find something to your liking.

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