To create the finest Vanilla Syrup and Premium Vanilla Flavorings the world, we start with the finest Vanilla extract in the world. For more than 90 years, Monin has been using premium Vanilla extract from Madagascar. This pure extract is what gives Monin Premium Vanilla Syrup the superior taste that makes the difference in your recipes. Vanilla is a well known accent for coffee beverages. Monin Vanilla is an excellent choice in a wide variety of applications, from cocktails to cream sodas and culinary. Monin Vanilla Organic Syrup imparts remarkable organically caramelized vanilla flavor to all your beverages. Popular Monin O’free Vanilla offers superb gourmet flavor and traditional syrup texture, yet it is free of sugar, calories and aftertaste.

Discover how our celebrated Monin Vanilla Gourmet Syrup can enhance virtually any beverage, including some very popular choices : Vanilla iced coffee, Vanilla flavored coffee, Vanilla hazelnut coffee, honey Vanilla latte, frozen Vanilla cappuccino, Vanilla nut coffee and countless Vanilla Smoothies. The list is endless.

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Today, vanilla beans are grown in four main areas of the world. Each region produces vanilla beans with distinctive characteristics and attributes. Madagascar, an island off the east coast of Africa, is the largest producer of vanilla beans in the world and the ensuing vanilla is known as Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. The term Bourbon applies to beans grown on the Bourbon Islands - Madagascar, Comoro, Seychelle and Reunion. There is no connection with the liquor produced in Kentucky in the United States. Madagascar Bourbon vanilla is considered to be the highest quality pure vanilla available, described as having a creamy, sweet, smooth, mellow flavor. Vanilla, with its wide range of flavor profiles, can be applied to a vast array of products. It is one of the most widely used flavors in the world, particularly in ice cream. It finds its way into sauces in Mexico and cookies in Sweden. Vanilla flavors fruits in Polynesia and perfumes colognes in Paris. Anywhere there is a need for a mellow accent that compliments sweet and savory, plain and fancy, vanilla is there.

Vanilla Fast Facts :

1. A few drops of vanilla in a can of paint will help eliminate unpleasant odors!
   
2. A vanilla bean under your car seat gives a fresh aroma and helps eliminate musty odors.
   
3. A teaspoon or so of vanilla in Italian tomato sauces or Mexican chili helps cut the acidity of the tomatoes!
   
4. The United States consumption of vanilla beans is approximately 1,200 tons per year!
   
5. In baking, cream the vanilla with the shortening or butter portion of the ingredients. The fat encapsulates the vanilla, preventing it from volatilizing in the baking process.
   
6. Vanilla beans are hand-pollinated, on family plantations.
   
7. The entire vanilla cultivation process, from planting to market, can take from five to six years!
   
8. Vanilla extract is used by veteran fishermen to mask the smell of their hands so the fish won't detect them!
   
9. Vanilla grows on a vine and is the fruit of a flower called the Vanilla plan folia.

Agave Nectar is a cactus-based sugary syrup that has become the latest darling of the alternative sweetener world. Once mostly unheard of outside natural food stores, agave syrup — made from the same Mexican cactus that yields tequila — suddenly is getting celebrity endorsements and finding its way to mainstream grocers. It's also a must-have cocktail ingredient. Fans praise the syrup's mild, fruity flavor, its ease in baking and its relative healthfulness. It has the same number of calories per teaspoon as table sugar, but is sweeter, so you can use less of it. When substituting agave syrup for white sugar in a recipe, use about 25 percent less than the amount called for. You also will need to adjust other ingredients to compensate for using a liquid, rather than a dry, sweetener. (Julie Weiner, Associated Press 2009) Agave nectar is produced by filtering and processing the expressed juice from the core of the agave plant. Within the health food industry, Agave has grown in popularity in recent years because of its low glycemic index. * (A low glycemic index means that the food or beverage does not cause sudden spikes in blood sugar levels.) Monin Agave Organic Syrup is USDA certified organic by Q.A.I. (Quality Assurance International). Monin Agave Organic Syrup offers the true, unique agave nectar taste; similar to sugar, yet sweeter, with honey-nutty-notes. Use Monin Agave Organic Syrup in place of sugar in many applications; dissolves instantly for additional versatility.

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The Maguey is one of the most important plants in Mexican culture. The term refers collectively to the some 200 species of agave that grows in many regions of the country.

The Agave plant is actually related to the lily and amaryllis. It is known as a succulent and, although it shares a common habitat with many cacti, it is not one itself. A mature agave has leaves 5–8 feet tall, is 7–12 feet in diameter and has a life span of 8–15 years..

The plant has been viewed mystically, being a rare producer of liquid in the desert.

To collect its sweet secretion, the core of the matured plant is opened and its clear sap, known as aguamiel, can be harvested over a six-month season.

Some of this "juice" is consumed regularly for its nutritional value—it contains vitamin B and C, as well as proteins and calories—while the rest is left to ferment and produce a mildly alcoholic beverage, pulque.

The Agave plant is also used to make tequila, rope, clothing and paper.

Few understand the difference between tequila and mezcal. They both derive from varieties of the Agave plant, known to the natives as mexcalmetl. Tequila is made from only agave tequilana Weber, blue variety. Mezcal, on the other hand, can be made from five different varieties of agave.

The word "caramel" refers to caramelized sugar, traditionally obtained by melting sugar in a sauce pot of water. The rich flavor and color of caramel derive from the process of heating and melting the sugar. Caramel is appreciated as a main flavor, but is also easily combined with other flavors. With versatile Monin Caramel, endless applications are possible! Monin Caramel Organic Syrup gives you the ability to organically flavor numerous beverage applications! Monin Organic Syrups are made with organic evaporated cane juice and the finest natural/organic flavors. Monin Organic Syrups are certified organic by Quality Assurance International, certified Kosher and Halal, Vegan. Gluten and GMO free. Flash-pasteurized with no additives or preservatives, Monin Organic Syrups are the natural way to flavor your organic beverages. The recognized flavor profile of caramel is now available sugar free, ideal for low-calorie and diabetic lifestyles. Like all other Monin O’free flavors, Monin O’free Caramel offers superb gourmet flavor and traditional syrup texture, yet it is free of sugar, fat, calories and aftertaste. Just like Monin Caramel, O’free Caramel is used as a main flavor, but is also combined harmoniously with other flavors. With versatile Monin O’free Caramel, endless applications are possible! Created especially for the Café professional, Monin Caramel Sauce is made with the finest quality ingredients and natural flavors, designed to complement premium espresso. This perfect balance of coffee and sauce flavor is guaranteed to please even the most discriminating "latte" and "macchiato" enthusiasts.

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Caramel in its most basic form is a a soft or hard candy, but it is also used as a flavoring in coffees, soda and desserts . Some other popular uses for caramel include: Caramel apples, nougat, praline candy, peanut brittle and caramel corn.

Milton Hershey began his chocolate empire not with chocolate, but with caramel. Hershey was born in 1857 in Pennsylvania, and rather than become a printer, he founded a candy-making business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By 1886, he had founded the Lancaster Caramel Company, surely utilizing traditional recipes that were found in many regional cook-books. He learned about chocolate-making because he sought new coatings for his famous caramels.

Caramel Corn was first invented by Frederick William Rueckheim and his brother Louis Rueckheim who decided to try covering the Popcorn that they made with molasses. The new invention, termed "Candied Popcorn and Peanuts" debuted at the first World's Fair in Chicago and eventually became known as "Cracker Jacks."

Sodas like Coke use caramel coloring.

A gentleman by the name of Dan Walker is credited for developing the Caramel Apple in the 1950s. Mr. Walker was a sales representative for Kraft Foods, makers of those popular individually wrapped caramel candies. The recipe for caramel apples is still printed on the back of the Kraft Caramel bags. Caramel apples are not to be confused with candy apples.

Usually raspberries are red but legend says that all raspberries were once white. One day, the Nymph Ida tried to pick some wild white raspberries to calm the god Jupiter who was in a rage. While picking the fruits, Ida scratched her finger on the thorny raspberry bush. According to this Roman myth, her blood forever dyed the raspberries a bright red color. In the Northern hemisphere, raspberries are in season in the summertime. But don’t wait for the season to enjoy fresh, ripe raspberry flavor in all your beverages! Monin Raspberry is available anytime.

Monin Raspberry Organic Syrup imparts remarkable organically fresh berry flavor to all your beverages.
Monin Organic Syrups are made with organic evaporated cane juice and the finest natural/organic flavors. Monin Organic Syrups are certified organic by Quality Assurance International, certified Kosher and Halal, Vegan. Gluten and GMO free. Flash-pasteurized with no additives or preservatives, Monin Organic Syrups are the natural way to flavor your organic beverages.

Monin O’free Raspberry offers superb gourmet flavor and traditional syrup texture, yet it is free of sugar, calories and aftertaste. Monin O’free flavors are ideal for low calorie and diabetic lifestyles.

Monin Raspberry Fruit Purée is made from the highest quality fruit picked at peak ripeness, concentrated immediately to preserve optimal fruit texture and flavor. Monin Fruit Purées are a convenient, shelf stable alternative to muddled fruit or frozen beverage mixes; sweetened with pure cane sugar.

Iced tea and fruit flavors go hand in hand. With Monin Raspberry Tea Concentrate, making delicious raspberry flavored iced tea becomes the simplest task; just add water, ice and enjoy. Monin Raspberry Tea Concentrate is a member of our “Concentrates” family of flavors. All Monin Concentrates offer unparalleled ease of use, with no equipment needed, minimal storage space and a long shelf life with no refrigeration.

Monin Wild Raspberry is a brighter and bolder raspberry flavor, ideal wherever an intense berry sensation is desired. Use in teas, lemonades, margaritas, mojitos, and so much more.

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The red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is indigenous to Asia Minor and North America.

In Medieval Europe, wild berries were considered both medicinal and utilitarian. Their juices were used in paintings and illuminated manuscripts. During this period only the rich partook of their tasty bounty. King Edward I (1272 - 1307) is recognized as the first person to call for the cultivation of berries. By the seventeenth century, British gardens were rich with berries and berry bushes. By the eighteenth century berry cultivation practices had spread throughout Europe.

When settlers from Europe came to America they found Native Americans already utilizing and eating berries.

Wild raspberries are an important wildlife berry for animals and birds to eat, when they ripen in the summer and fall.

In 1761 George Washington moved to his estate, Mount Vernon, where he began to cultivate berries in his extensive gardens.

Luther Burbank introduced many raspberry hybrids into American horticulture. He described brambles, raspberries and blackberries, as being the most complex genetic fruits in American fruit research.

Raspberries contain extreme quantities of antioxidants that are touted to fight cancer, intervene with heart disease and offer many other health benefits from the high content of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, B2, Vitamin C, Niacin, and the mineral, calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.

The blackberry is native to the entire temperate Northern Hemisphere and a very popular fruit in many countries. The blackberry fruit exists in many varietals which vary in taste from sweet to tart. Blackberries can be found in markets throughout Europe and North America and are tastiest in late summer. However with Monin Blackberry, you can enjoy ripe blackberry flavor all year long. Delicious tasting Monin O’free Blackberry is ideal for low-calorie and diabetic lifestyles. Like all other Monin O’free flavors, Monin O’free Blackberry offers superb gourmet flavor and traditional syrup texture, yet it is free of sugar, fat, calories and aftertaste. We say that berries and spice make everything nice. Blackberry and blackcurrant blended with cinnamon and vermouth flavors make Monin Spice Berry a truly unique Monin blend. As a seductive mix of aromatic spices and concentrated wild berry flavors, Monin Spice Berry is perfectly suited for specialty coffee drinks, non alcoholic beverages and cocktails alike. Sangria is a wine based fruit punch created in Spain where it is generally served at parties and social gatherings. Traditional Sangria contains red wine, brandy, spices and fruit. Created by Monin, Blackberry Sangria is an on-trend version of a classic favorite. Obtaining delicious Blackberry Sangria is easy with Monin Blackberry Sangria Mix. This flavor is also a great accent for non-alcoholic beverages.

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Blackberry vines and bushes grow in the native state on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.

Blackberries were perceived by the ancient cultures as being a wild plant, and historical accounts for a backyard culture of blackberry bushes are few.

The Greeks used the blackberry as a remedy for Gout, and the Romans made a tea from the leaves of the blackberry plant to treat various illnesses.

Blackberries fresh from the vines are useful in many foods; they are delicious in frozen packs, canned, as blackberry wine, ice cream, fresh blackberry juice, blackberry pies, blackberry jelly, blackberry jam, and best of all when eaten as a fresh fruit.

Blackberry is considered to be the goddess herb. Its benefits are first and foremost are associated with diarrhea and dysentery treatment.

Many health benefits come from eating blackberries that are rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins along with being a good source of the minerals potassium, phosphorus, iron, and calcium.

The sweet, juicy mango is a tropical favorite, enjoyed in tropical countries around the world. Mangoes are delicious simply peeled and eaten plain or used in salads or chutney. The yellow to orange pulp is juicy, distinctively flavored, and sweet. Monin Mango matches the fruit’s unique flavor characteristics and, with its versatility, is ideal in countless beverages.
Monin Spicy Mango marries sweet mango with spicy Serrano pepper. This sweet heat combination is a unique blend that will keep your customers coming back for more. A perfectly balanced and versatile flavor for behind the bar, add Monin Spicy Mango to cocktails and non alcoholic beverages for a spicy-refreshing creation! Originally hailing from Southern Asia, the mango is known as the "apple of the tropics" because it is common to most tropical and sub tropical regions. But its luscious flavor is enjoyed around the world. In the U.S., mango has gone from a regional flavor popular in some southern states, to a highly recognized flavor on menus across the country. Monin Mango Fruit Purée is the easy way to add delicious tropical mango flavor to your beverages, offering unmatched versatility from lemonades to margaritas, smoothies and much more. Iced tea and fruit flavors go hand in hand. With Monin Mango Tea Concentrate, making delicious, exotic mango flavored iced tea becomes the simplest task; just add water, ice and enjoy. Monin Mango Tea Concentrate is a member of our “Concentrates” family of flavors. All Monin Concentrates offer unparalleled ease of use, with no equipment needed, minimal storage space and a long shelf life with no refrigeration. Like a tropical escape with varied colors, aromas and sights, Monin Tropical Blend is a wonderful medley of colors and flavors. Rich mango, aromatic passion fruit, lush pineapple, intense banana and citrusy tangerine are combined in one, easy to pour, tropical sensation. Monin Tropical Blend is the easiest way to add a combination of tropical tastes to your cocktails, milk, lemonades, margaritas and so much more!

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Native to southeast Asia and India, the mango is purportedly the most widely consumed fresh fruit in the world, with worldwide production exceeding 17 million metric tons a year.

Mexico is the largest exporter of mangoes in the world.

The English singular form mango comes from the Latin Mangifera indica meaning mango-bearing plant from India.

Buddhist monks took mango plants on voyages to Malaya and eastern Asia in the 4th and 5th centuries BC.

Mango trees are evergreens that will grow to 60 feet tall. The mango tree will fruit 4 to 6 years after planting.

Mangos really can make you feel better! Beyond being delicious and rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, mangos contain an enzyme with stomach soothing properties similar to papain found in papayas.

Mangos are an excellent source of Vitamins A and C, as well as a good source of Potassium and contain beta carotene.

A ripe mango will have a full, fruity aroma emitting from the stem end. Mangos can be considered ready to eat when slightly soft to the touch and yielding to gentle pressure, like a ripe peach.

You may be surprised to note that mangoes are in the sumac family, Anacardiaceae, the same family as pistachios cashews, poison oak and poison ivy.