On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:39:09 -0600
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> In article . net>, "SS"
> > wrote:
>
> > Where can I find powdered vanilla. What type of store. I'm in the SE
> > Michigan area, if you know of one specifically. Please post. Thanks.
>
> <maidofscandinavia.com>
> Van-O-Van
> Powdered vanilla! This synthetic vanilla product enables you to flavor
> candies and icings with absolutely no danger of thinning out. Its pure
> white color is preferred by bakers everywhere because it does not
> discolor white icings. About twice as strong as average household
> vanilla. Van-O-Van has a shelf-life of about 1 year. May turn brown if
> left uncovered.
> 28681 Van-O-Van, 4 oz. $ 3.49
>
> 71706 Van-O-Van, 1 lb 12.99


Ugh.

You know that dry synthetic vanillin costs about $100/ton wholesale at
the factory, right? The biggest cost is shipping & packaging.