Testimonials
LittlePod’s responsibly-sourced natural ingredients are used by home cooks, professional chefs and food manufacturers all over the world. Read our latest testimonials below!
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“Wow – you have wonderful products! I love your branding and am so thrilled to hear how well it is going for you. Wishing you every success.”
“I love your company! I don’t think there’s another company out there with such foundational integrity as LittlePod.”
Kaushik Sheth, Founder, Cake Craft Company
“LittlePod’s products are fantastic, they look and smell great. I can’t tell you how good this vanilla is.”
“We’re proud to support LittlePod and the powerful message behind their mission; quality, sustainability, and overall, doing things the right way. Their work is a great example for all businesses going forward to respect both people and the planet, one pod at a time! We hear from our clients how much they respect LittlePod’s commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing and creating a more responsible food system [and] it is refreshing to see. From the farming communities they support to the care they take in every product, LittlePod exemplifies the type of company we are proud to support.”
“For the team at The Farm Table, it’s always a pleasure to work with people who are as passionate about an ingredient as Janet is. We use LittlePod’s vanilla paste and pods in our recipes regularly!”
“LittlePod is my go-to when choosing high-quality vanilla products and I’ve recently fallen in love with your alcohol-free vanilla paste. A little goes a long way, so it’s very cost-effective. I find this the easiest way to get real vanilla in my baking. The flecks of vanilla are beautiful.”
Hope Cameron-Webb, LittlePodder & pastry chef
“We are so proud to support LittlePod’s Campaign for Real Vanilla – if we don’t use it, we lose it! LittlePod’s natural vanilla paste makes our thick and creamy homemade custard taste divine with its incredible full flavour. Using a fantastic REAL product, whilst also supporting sustainability and vanilla farmers in the Equatorial regions, is a no-brainer for us here at Scrumptious Stacks. Thank-you for your commitment to sustainability.”
“LittlePod’s new alcohol-free vanilla paste is a game changer. It delivers the same rich, real vanilla flavour as the original, with no compromise on taste or texture. This is an effortless swap for those avoiding alcohol, making it a fab and versatile staple for any baker – budding or pro!”
Jade B, LittlePodder & Cake Creator
“We have been using LittlePod’s natural vanilla paste in our Rhubarb and Vanilla jam for the last 10 years. We promote sustainability, taste, quality and innovation, and certainly did not want to use a locally-available vanilla essence. We met LittlePod at a trade event and have been using this amazing product ever since. Our jam tastes like rhubarb and custard in a jar and brings back memories of my childhood.”
Jim Turnbull, CEO of Pivnita Bunicii, Transylvania Food Company in Romania
“I absolutely love LittlePod’s alcohol-free vanilla paste! I use it regularly in my cooking, from making delicious vanilla waffles to incorporating it into my healing syrups. The flavour is rich, aromatic and far superior to other vanilla extracts. It blends beautifully into my recipes, giving them a deep, natural vanilla taste. What makes this product even more special is LittlePod’s commitment to ethical sourcing and supporting farming communities on the Equatorial Belt. It feels great to use a product that not only enhances my cooking, but also makes a positive impact on the planet and its people. Fantastic quality, ethically sourced, highly recommended!”
Beatrice Weissenboeck, LittlePodder
“I’ve been using LittlePod’s natural vanilla paste in our Passion Fruit Martini Sorbet for years. It’s so important for us to use real vanilla in our products rather than artificial flavours, and LittlePod’s vanilla paste is delicious. Recently, I purchased the LittlePod farmers’ vanilla pods to use in our Vanilla Bean & Espresso Martini Ice Cream. They’re absolutely incredible. I love the smoky, creamy flavour – it works so well in our ice creams. These pods have a slightly different flavour profile to a classic Madagascan vanilla. They’re a little less sweet, but have so many layers of flavour. I love them.”
Hannah Miall, Miall’s natural handmade ice creams & sorbets, Suffolk
“We wanted to have a high quality vanilla paste in our range. We found LittlePod online, contacted Janet and it has all grown from there. LittlePod’s natural vanilla paste exceeded all our expectations. It is loved by all kinds of people here in Estonia, from professional chefs at fine-dining restaurants to families who use it at home in their cakes, cookies, desserts and ice creams. We all have our favourite uses for LittlePod’s products in our family. LittlePod vanilla is a staple in our house. We love it!”
Juta Raudnask, LittlePod retailer at Umami in Estonia
“LittlePod’s natural vanilla paste resonates with consumers in the Far East because it is such high quality. It is convenient to use. The tube has a cool, clean and elegant design. It is simple, yet it is natural and real. That is the most important part. Everyone at LittlePod is so passionate about their products and this makes people feel personally connected. This isn’t just another product from off the shelf.”
Frances Ma, LittlePod’s representative and distributor in Hong Kong
“LittlePod’s natural vanilla paste is really cost-effective and it works so well in the dishes I teach. I’m always stressing to the students that it’s important to use real ingredients and nothing is better than this. The consistency of the vanilla paste is perfect. The tube is great. You can squeeze every last little bit out, which is something that we always do here!”
Stephanie Conway, Patisserie Teacher at Colchester Institute
“We are passionate about quality produce, from the fresh whole milk from our Guernsey herd, to the wonderful real vanilla paste we use from LittlePod. Always real, always quality.”
Sark Fudge
“LittlePod’s natural vanilla paste is a gamechanger. Stirred through porridge, it’s rich, sweet, scented comfort.”
Steph Blackwell, cookbook author and Great British Bake Off finalist in 2019
“When you have the best vanilla supplier on your doorstep, why would you go anywhere else?”
Chris Gillard, Business Development Manager at Dart Fresh
“I just wanted to let you know how amazing your natural vanilla paste is. Since discovering LittlePod’s vanilla, I’ve found that it really elevates my desserts and takes them to a whole new level. I like to use locally-sourced ingredients as much as I can and it was great to discover that you’re also based in Devon too.”
Lulu’s Primrose Bakery
“Vanilla is one of the botanicals we use in our gin, and we’re pleased to source it from LittlePod, a fellow Devon business with their own vanilla farmer. Vanilla is an important crop for supporting the ecosystems in the tropics as it can be grown naturally within the existing rainforest. LittlePod is a great example of how working directly with farmers can create a long-term mutual, trusting relationship.”
Papillon Gin
“Convenience, quality and affordability combined, it’s a no-brainer.”
Jamie Raftery, the Holistic Chef
“LittlePod’s natural vanilla paste and vanilla extract are my favourite products to use! These really are fantastic products.”
Yvonne, Cherry Blossom Cakes
“We love LittlePod’s vanilla extract. It gives our cakes powerful flavour and that distinctive aroma, which you can only get from real vanilla.”
Oliver, the Exploding Bakery
“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with you and to be part of your success. There’s nothing that gives me greater satisfaction as a buyer than to see a small supplier I have listed succeed and grow, and LittlePod is a good example. I have seen at first hand the dedication and commitment you have given to your company and to the vanilla industry in general. You must be very proud (and rightly so).”
Nigel Briggs, respected buyer, Tree of Life
“We find ourselves using LittlePod’s first-class paste and extracts almost daily for our discerning clients, who rave about the food and demand to know what we’ve done differently! We are pleased to support socially-responsible companies like LittlePod, whose products are unparalleled in quality and with unbelievable flavour.”
Annabel Heron, Cucumber Food Design
“The story of LittlePod has the makings of a feel-good film, in which local, everyday people pool their hopes, dreams and talents together to create a wildly-successful business based on social consciousness and opportunities for local youth in a small-town setting. What could be better, especially with the inclusion of pure vanilla?”
Patricia Rain, the Vanilla Queen