My first thought on discovering Heilala 100 per cent pure vanilla organic sugar, was how well it would go on the rim of my cocktail glass!
The Heilala Vanilla story centres around a partnership of people united by a passion for one of the world's most sensual and exotic flavours and aromas.

The New Zealand family involved in the project is John Ross, and daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Garth Boggiss. The Tongan mainstay of the business is the Latu family.
Heilala vanilla comes from the perfect natural growing environment in Tonga.
The vanilla is grown in organic virgin soil on coconut husk frames, hand pollinated and dried under the Pacific sun. It is then stored in optimum conditions to ensure the development of the full flavour. The result is one of the richest grades of vanilla in the Asia Pacific region, renowned for its distinctive aroma, shine and plumpness.
The premium organic golden sugar is subtly infused with Heilala vanilla extract, and then mixed with finely ground vanilla pods direct from the Heilala Plantation. The sugar is perfect sprinkled over cakes and muffins. It added a new dimension to my slow roasted tomatoes. To find your nearest stockist, visit www.heilalavanilla.com
Enjoy.

To go in the draw to win a packet of Heilala vanilla sugar, simply register on www.sunlive.co.nz then send us an email telling us what the sugar is perfect sprinkled over. Send your answer, along with your name, contact address and phone number to [email protected] with the subject line 'SunLive Heilala Vanilla Sugar Competition”.

Entries must be received by May 19. Only people registered on SunLive are eligible to win.