Difference between Vanilla & French Vanilla?

Question

We've all heard about French vanilla as in French Vanilla ice cream BUT is there actually a difference between the two. Vanilla beans come from all over but have your ever heard of Madagascar Vanilla ice cream? So, does anyone really know if there is a difference or is ALL vanilla ... just vanilla?

Answer 1

Vanilla is Vanilla. The difference is French Vanilla Ice Cream as compared to Vanilla Ice Cream. French Vanilla Ice Cream is smoother and the recipe is slightly different from normal Vanilla Ice Cream. That is where your confusion arises. Both get the flavour from Vanilla. Its like saying Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream and then asking what the difference is between Homemade Vanilla and Vanilla - get it?? :)

Answer 2

I've always wondered this as well. Apparently Starbucks seems to think that the difference between vanilla and French vanilla is hazelnut flavoring. Don't ask me why -- but if you ever go to Starbucks and order a vanilla latte, all it has in it is vanilla flavoring. But one day I went and thought to myself, "mmm... I bet a FRENCH vanilla latte would be even better!" so I ordered that. I watched them make it and they added hazelnut flavoring to the vanilla already in the latte and I guess that's what they consider French vanilla. I've ordered French vanilla latte's at many different Starbucks and they've all done it this way so I don't think it's a coincidence. Strange, eh ?

Answer 3

French vanilla just smells more

Answer 4

French Vanilla is made with eggs, so it has a different flavor than Vanilla. It is richer and denser.

Answer 5

French Vanilla has extra egg yolks.

Answer 6

French Vanilla don't shave armpits
lol

Answer 7

french vanilla is lighter.