JennyB 330 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arebee 582 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 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. JennyB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melski94 809 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 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. Hoski, JennyB and Baked Alaska 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monorailmedic 695 Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 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. JennyB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
biancac19 0 Posted December 2, 2018 Report Share Posted December 2, 2018 I don't know anything about Mexican Vanilla but I'll be on that cruise as well! :-D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baked Alaska 1,289 Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Vanilla extract DOES have alcohol in it. Just bought 32 oz from Spice House. Double Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. Hoski 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mljstr 259 Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Buy your vanilla at Los Cinque Soles right at the pier. It’s delicious and coumarin-free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mom2mybugs 1,666 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoski 371 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheresaS 3 Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 My sister works for US customs and she said I could bring back as much vanilla as I wanted. WAAAYTOOO and Hoski 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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