Vanilla planifolia otherwise known as Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, named after 2 islands in the Indian ocean noted for cultivating the crop. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is by far the most popular of the 3 cultivated vanilla species - Vanilla planifolia, Vanilla tahitiensis and Vanilla pompona. Vanilla bean pods are graded after they are harvested, cured, conditioned and ready for use. The grading is based on moisture content, length of the pod and lack of dehiscence/wholesomeness of appearance. High moisture content, long, oily and dark seed pods with no splits/dehisces are given the highest grade, A, the Gourmet grade. The Gourmet grade/Prime grade/Grade A, typically has about 30% moisture content, are 4.5" or longer and 1lb contains between 100 -120 pods. The grade B beans have about 15-25% moisture content, are relatively shorter, may have some blemishes and 1lb contains about 140-160 bean pods. The cured fruit seed pod with the vanilla flavor houses thousands of tiny, black seeds. The pods and the seeds are both useful for culinary purposes.
- GRADE B TAHITIAN VANILLA BEANS: These are whole oily fresh (not too wet and not dry; just about the right moisture content for all uses) bean pods with the same rich aroma of the gourmet grade.
- SAVE MONEY & HAVE FUN WITH YOUR HOME-MADE VANILLA EXTRACT: Our specially sorted Grade B pods are great for alcohol-vanilla extract. Indulge in the art and fun of vanilla extract making.
- VANILLA TAHITIENSIS: NON-GMO, traditional harvest, conditioned for the characteristic floral flavor, rare in supply and deservedly nicknamed “The Queen of Vanilla”. Minimun 5” length, vacuum-sealed pack and ready to be shipped to your kitchen.
- DON’T REFRIGERATE. They lose moisture and flavor on refrigeration. Store in airtight bag, in a cool dry place for a longer shelf life (~1yr). Thus, our beans are packed in BPA-free, food-grade vacuum sealed bags to maintain freshness for a longer time.
- WE ARE PROUD OF OUR BEANS & STRIVE FOR COMPLETE AND HAPPY CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: We go the extra mile to offer the best vanilla beans to our customers. If our beans do not meet your expectations, please email us through Amazon and we will do whatever we can to meet your expectations.
- GRADE B TAHITIAN VANILLA BEANS: These are whole oily fresh (not too wet and not dry; just about the right moisture content for all uses) bean pods with the same rich aroma of the gourmet grade.
- SAVE MONEY & HAVE FUN WITH YOUR HOME-MADE VANILLA EXTRACT: Our specially sorted Grade B pods are great for alcohol-vanilla extract. Indulge in the art and fun of vanilla extract making.
- VANILLA TAHITIENSIS: NON-GMO, traditional harvest, conditioned for the characteristic floral flavor, rare in supply and deservedly nicknamed “The Queen of Vanilla”. Minimun 5” length, vacuum-sealed pack and ready to be shipped to your kitchen.
- DON’T REFRIGERATE. They lose moisture and flavor on refrigeration. Store in airtight bag, in a cool dry place for a longer shelf life (~1yr). Thus, our beans are packed in BPA-free, food-grade vacuum sealed bags to maintain freshness for a longer time.
- WE ARE PROUD OF OUR BEANS & STRIVE FOR COMPLETE AND HAPPY CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: We go the extra mile to offer the best vanilla beans to our customers. If our beans do not meet your expectations, please email us through Amazon and we will do whatever we can to meet your expectations.
