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Founded in 1907 by Richard Massey, and partnered soon after with Chatfield Nielsen, Sr – Nielsen-Massey has been providing quality gourmet vanillas and extracts for over 100 years. To this day the company is still family owned and operated by the third generation of the Massey family. Originally based out of Illinois, their products are now seen in restaurants and gourmet food stores throughout North America, South America,Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. And now you can bring the flavor of Nielsen-Massey into your own kitchen.
The vast range of Vanillas and pure extracts are suitable for both the amateur weekend chef and the consummate kitchen expert. Their over 300 unique flavors are more bold because they use a cold extraction process instead of heat – allowing the full flavors to be retained. Even though cold extraction is more detailed and takes longer, Nielsen-Massey is dedicated to this decade old tradition to bring their customers the finest in flavors.
Shown Above: Pure Almond Extract – Pure Peppermint Extract – Madagascar Bourbon – Pure Vanilla Extract – Pure Chocolate Extract
Not sure where to start with all of the flavors offered? You can easily find your perfect choice with the on-site “Which Vanilla?” chart. You can also browse their extensive list of recipes like Madagascar Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vanilla-Mocha Café Cake, Grilled Crostini and more.
Committed to quality, Nielsen-Massey also retains the following credentials:
- Gluten-Free
- Kosher
- USDA Organic
- Certified Organic (Netherlands)
- Fair Trade Certified™
Fun Vanilla Facts
- A teaspoon or so of vanilla in Italian tomato sauces or Mexican chili helps cut the acidity of the tomatoes.
- A few drops of vanilla in a can of paint will help eliminate the unpleasant odor.
- A vanilla bean under your car seat gives a fresh aroma and helps eliminate musty odors.
- Vanilla beans are hand-pollinated on family farms.
- The entire vanilla-cultivation process, from planting to market, can take from five to six years.
- The Spaniards called the plant “vanilla” which means “little scabbard”.
- George Washington liked vanilla ice cream so much he kept two pewter ice-cream pots at Mount Vernon during his presidency from 1789-1797.
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*Complimentary products were provided to me for review and consideration for the 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions expressed are my own.
These extracts look amazing. I love to bake and I’m always looking for fun ways to add flavors to food. I’m going to have to try these!
How fun! I never knew vanilla had so many other cool uses. I’ve used Nielsen Massey Vanilla Extract for a while now but I’ve never tried it in Italian tomato sauce. Will have to try that! Thanks :)
I never knew so much about vanilla, I love all those facts. Vanilla in tomato sauce,,,,,who knew? Thanks for all the great information.