Cozumel Vanilla?

[JennyB]

The friends we are cruising with (Independence of the Seas, 12/6/18-12/10/18) were told we could get "mexican vanilla" while in Cozumel...anyone have any information on this?

[arebee]

I've never bought any but know some who have.  Find a place in the shopping area and get some.  Shouldn't be a problem bringing in on board since it isn't alcohol.  

 

[melski94]

Just be careful and read the label and hope it is accurate.   It should have vanilla bean extracts and 35% alcohol and that is all.  It should not have coumarin.  Here is an article about Mexican vanilla and coumarin.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/vanilla-iced/

Bring ziplock bags to make sure it doesn't leak on its way home.

[monorailmedic]

It is abundant in many types of shops at and around the port - in fact once you look for it you'll find it hard to miss.

[biancac19]

I don't know anything about Mexican Vanilla but I'll be on that cruise as well! :-D

[Baked Alaska]

Vanilla extract DOES have alcohol in it. Just bought 32 oz from Spice House. Double Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla.

[Mljstr]

Buy your vanilla at Los Cinque Soles right at the pier. It’s delicious and coumarin-free. 

[mom2mybugs]

On 11/7/2018 at 12:50 PM, melski94 said:

Just be careful and read the label and hope it is accurate.   It should have vanilla bean extracts and 35% alcohol and that is all.  It should not have coumarin.  Here is an article about Mexican vanilla and coumarin.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/vanilla-iced/

Bring ziplock bags to make sure it doesn't leak on its way home.

i had no idea about this!  Thanks Jane

[Hoski]

We travel to Mexico once a year and always bring lots of vanilla back.  Just check the labels and enjoy.  They have all price ranges.

[TheresaS]

My sister works for US customs and she said I could bring back as much vanilla as I wanted.