Usage Note
Vanilleschote is the whole vanilla pod, split and scraped for its seeds in high-quality German pastries, Pudding, and Vanilleeis. Distinct from Vanillinzucker (synthetic vanilla sugar). Plural: Vanilleschoten.
Examples
"Das Rezept verlangt das Mark einer ganzen Vanilleschote für den Teig."
Natural Translation
The recipe calls for the seeds of a whole vanilla pod for the dough.
Literal Translation
The recipe demands the marrow of a whole vanilla pod for the dough.

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