Most high-quality vanilla retailers recommend using vanilla beans in about 6 to 8 months, though they say they can last for up to 2 years if stored in ideal conditions. If you start to notice your vanilla beans becoming dry, stiff, or losing their oily sheen, then it's time to use them quickly for maximum flavor. Kye@KAF
July 1, 2019 at 9:21am
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