Vanilla sugar

Vanilla sugar is an aromatic ingredient widely used in baking and sweet cuisine to impart a delicate vanilla flavor to desserts, doughs, and creams. It consists of common sugar infused with natural vanilla or vanilla essence, which gives it a characteristic aroma and flavor without the need to add additional liquid extracts.

This ingredient originated in Europe, particularly in countries like Germany and France, where it became popular as a practical way to incorporate the flavor of vanilla into various home and commercial preparations. Today, it is very common in recipes for cakes, cookies, flans, and other typical sweets.

Among its properties, in addition to providing flavor and aroma, vanilla sugar helps enhance sweetness and can improve the texture of some baked goods. Being infused with vanilla, it also contributes a mild antioxidant profile derived from this natural spice.

In Latin America, vanilla sugar is also known as sugar with vanilla essence or simply vanilla-flavored sugar. Although its use may be less widespread than in Europe, it is increasingly common to find it in recipes for both traditional and modern desserts.