Can you find vanilla beans anywhere???

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suzannel

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After 5 years in the DR, I have yet to find a place to purchase vanilla beans...People tell me that vanilla grows on the island but they can't tell me where???does anyone know???
 

suzannel

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Is it particularly beans you need? I've only found vanilla pods here in Playero in the spice racks. The brand is 'Dani' with a glass jar and a yellow lid.

Thank you, yes I did mean pods I guess my french is showing.
I did see them at Playero but they seem to be imported, what I was wondering is are they grown on the island and if so where???
 
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dieselguy

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I also think it is grown here. It is also very big money..Closely guarded and not available .
There might be a dry bean for sale in National. Santiago You buy them and gring them in its own bottle. If not there you can scout thru the Wholesale mkt areas. There are a few spice sellers.
 
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suzannel

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Thank you for your info, I have been googling and have not found anything that confirms that the DR growes Vanilla.
Therefore I doubt that the Vanilla extract sold here is pure.
Specially at the price they sell it for.
 

PCMike

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I find them both at Mundo Atentico and at a stall in the market in Higuey. They sell in packs of 3 or 5 pods.

Cheers

PuntaCana Mike
 
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