It's also called Mexican vanilla, and not without reason. Confectioners worldwide have appreciated its distinctive flavor. It grows in South America and is the seed of the tonka bean tree.

What about Mexican Vanilla? Real or Fake?   A common misconception exists about vanilla from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. People often talk about the fabulous deal they got on a ...

while you can get three Madagascar beans for roughly the same price or three Mexican beans for about $14. Vanilla caviar tends to be equal in price across the board, while Tahitian vanilla extract ...