Usumacinta Mexican Vanilla Blend (Amber), 8.4 Ounces

I had purchased some of this in the airport shop on my way home from Mexico and it has become my favorite vanilla. When I ran out I tried to find a website for the company and didn't, so I went to Amazon for more. The aroma is wonderful! The flavor is a real addition to anything you use it in. I used it for my Divinity (candy) I made last Christmas and it added so much to the candy, has a much better flavor than the vanilla form the grocery store. Everyone loved it and I got compliments on the flavor. It enhances meringue on pie, cookies, frosting, everything! The purchase price is good for the amount you get. I think I paid a little more at the airport duty free shop for the same size bottle, of course everything costs more at the airport.

I’m the baker in my family, and my MIL brought this exact bottle of vanilla back from a trip to Mexico. She knew I’d just love it, and I DID! Oh my word, it was divine. When the final drop was gone, I knew I needed to track it down. I was downright giddy when I found it on amazon. When I ordered, I was a bit worried it was going to be a fake... But it wasn’t! It was the exact same vanilla. And the flavor profile is outstanding. When you add this to baked goods, people will ask you what the secret is... and now I kinda feel like Ina Garten, saying “good quality Mexican vanilla!” LOL! But it’s true. It makes ALL the difference. Seriously, I did a side by side comparison between store bought Watson’s vanilla, another store bought so-called “organic bourbon Madagascar vanilla” and this Usumacinta Mexican vanilla. No comparison!!! The other vanillas had a strong alcohol scent that was overpowering when compared to this one. This vanilla has a smooth, luxurious aroma that is just heavenly. My pies, cakes, cookies, etc, are all elevated to the next level with this stuff. Even a simple whip cream tastes divine when you add this. It’s a pantry staple in my house now, and I’m SO glad it’s available on Amazon!! 🙌🏻

This stuff smells so good! I'm not sure what the fluid used for the vanilla is, because the ingredient is only listed as Pure Vanilla on the bottle. Hopefully, it is not one of the fake-processed vanillas. The bottle is so pretty, it makes me happy. The flavor is a rich, fragrant vanilla, and I only need to add about 1/2 tsp to 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt for the whole bowl of yogurt to smell like sweet sweet vanilla without adding sugars. It's changed my yogurt game so much already. I infuse my coffee grounds with it as well-there the taste isn't as pronounced, but aroma is everything. I will do more research on the company and may update my review if I find the vanilla isn't pure. However, for the price, and trusting the label as it is, this is the closest I have come to finding (economically) the vanilla my mother would buy in Mexico that I grew up with as a child. I cannot compare it to other vanilla brands/products, and some reviews suggest this is not what they were expecting flavor wise. However, if you want that Mexican vanilla flavor, look no further.

Smells like rich, buttery vanilla. Great for all baking needs.

This product is watery compared to other brands i have used. The smell is correct; it just seems you have to add a lot more to get the flavor in your recipes. Not always good results.

This vanilla is to supermarket brands as dark chocolate is to cheap milk chocolate. The vanilla flavor is much more intense and nuanced. I first used it in a cream cheese frosting for cinnamon rolls, and upon taking a bite of the roll, what hit me was the vanilla from the frosting, even more than the cinnamon filling in the roll. I just made my first batch of homemade vanilla ice cream with this stuff. I always use a real vanilla bean plus a teaspoon of vanilla extract in my ice cream, and this extract changed the flavor of the ice cream to make it much more intense. Use with caution if you do not want vanilla flavor to feature in your foods. As long as the price remains reasonable and competitive, I will purchase again. I'm so happy to have found it.

I bought this brand of vanilla while on vacation in Cozumel and loved the flavor. I saw it was sold on Amazon so I ordered it. It gives my cakes and cookies a distinct taste.

I wouldn't use anything but this vanilla

This vanilla was exactly what I wanted as I had previously received the same brand from Mexico as a gift and it was awesome. This bottle was smaller than my original one and was extremely expensive for the amount that was in the bottle but it is very good grade vanilla. I was disappointed that I couldn't order two bottles at a time to save shipping costs. I likely won't order again.

I can’t eat any other vanilla now that I am hooked on Mexican vanilla

Once you've used this kind of vanilla you can't go back. 100% splurge worthy if you are an at home cook/baker who wants to elevate your vanilla game.

Smells and taste very decadent. The price of the Mexican vanilla is expensive.

Amazing, I love this vanilla. Makes baking extra special. Great quality, will be a repeat shopper!