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Buy Vanilla Beans and vanilla products from Madagascar, Uganda, Tahiti and beyond. SLOFOODGROUP, offering a premium quality selection of the worlds finest gourmet vanilla beans, vanilla powder, and more. Behold Le Gousses de Vanille, the worlds favorite fragrance and a pastry chefs best kept secret.
Vanilla Beans | Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Beans | Vanilla Planifolia
$7.50
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Grade A Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans—the gold standard of vanilla
Grade A vanilla beans from Madagascar are commonly referred to as Bourbon vanilla beans. A common misconception is that dishes containing "bourbon vanilla", call for both bourbon and vanilla. While this might occasionally be the case, they are usually refer to the Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Bean which is synonymous for the Bourbon Vanilla Bean, named after the islands it originally came from, The Bourbon Islands (now known as the Reunion). Bourbon Vanilla Bean commonly references the specific variety of vanilla produced from the vanilla planifolia species of vanilla orchid.
Madagascar vanilla is the most widely used and recognized vanilla bean. It's the traditional vanilla in ice creams, extracts, cakes, candies, and other vanilla desserts and baked goods. Here at SloFoodGroup, we especially like our Madagascar vanilla beans for flans, gelato, icings, and just about anything that calls for a high-quality vanilla.
The flavor of grade A vanilla planifolia is rich, deep, and creamy with undertones that are sweet and buttery and sure to please the palate. Vanilla beans from Madagascar are well-suited for everyday baking recipes, drinks, and desserts. Here's a great recipe for vanilla simple syrum that can be used in all of the above!
When you buy Madagascar vanilla beans online from SloFoodGroup, know your are receiving some of the best vanilla beans in the world. See for yourself what everyone is talking about and discover just how beautiful vanilla can be. -
Why buy Gourmet Vanilla Planifolia from Madagascar?
- The average length of these Bourbon vanilla beans is 14-15 cm. Looking for a larger vanilla bean? Check out our Extra Long, Grade A Vanilla Planifolia.
- These vanilla beans are cured at optimal maturity, which enhances both the strength of the vanilla aroma and flavor.
- Bourbon vanilla is deal for custards, cream bases, vanilla extract and so much more
- The moisture content of these beans is 30-35%
- Average vanilla beans per pound is about 110-150.
- Our beans are all natural, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO
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Tip for using spent vanilla pod:
A great use for leftover vanilla bean pods is to turn them into vanilla sugar. This can be done a two ways:
- Cut the vanilla bean pods into one inch pieces (about 2-3 pods to 2 cups of granulated sugar). Seal in an airtight jar and allow to sit 1-2 weeks. Use normally as you would plain, granulated sugar.
- The second method is to dry the vanilla bean pods using a food dyhdrator or by setting your oven on low and allowing the vanilla bean pods to dry out. Once dry, break the beans and place in a coffee mill or spice grinder (if you've used the coffee mill to grind coffee, make sure you clean it well before grinding the vanilla). Grind until desired consistency. This adds a nice visual touch to your vanilla sugar to go with the sweet delicate flavor.
*always store vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool and dark place
Gourmet Vanilla Beans from Tahiti | Grade A Tahitian Vanilla Beans | Vanilla Tahitensis
$9.00
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Award-winning, Grade A Tahitian Vanilla Beans
Vanilla from Tahiti is one of the most beautiful and flavorful vanilla beans in the world. Grown and harvested on a single family estate, our Tahitian vanilla beans are incredibly delicate, floral, and subtle, yet noticeably intoxicating to the palate. Notes of red wine, cherry, peach, and other stone fruits shine through in this incredible vanilla bean from Tahiti. Tahitian Vanilla beans are Award-winning and respected by top chefs worldwide for their floral complexity and the immeasurable depth they add to pastries, sauces, gelato, and other sweet and savory treats.
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Buy Vanilla from Tahiti and you will notice:
Tahitian Vanilla has a much higher moisture content than most gourmet vanilla beans. Averaging around 55-60 percent moisture, the Vanilla Tahitensis are visibly plump and juicy, with ample amounts of vanilla seeds (also known as vanilla caviar). The average length of our gourmet vanilla beans from Tahiti are 14+ cm. Because of their size and high moisture content, there are approximately 60-70 vanilla beans per pound. They are also easier to clean than other gourmet vanilla beans. Check out this short video to see how!
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Flavor profile of Vanilla Tahitensis:
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How to use gourmet Tahitian Vanilla Beans:
custards, cream bases, chocolate, and vanilla extract (click here for extract grade Vanilla Tahitensis).
Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans | Extra Long Gourmet Vanilla Planifolia
$9.00
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Extra Long, Gourmet Bourbon Vanilla Beans
This particular Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean is a Grade A bean that is above average in length, while still just as plump as a typical gourmet bean from Madagascar. They are extremely flavorful—maintaining that rich, earthiness found in the most classically recognized variety of vanilla. As such, it is the most widely-used vanilla bean. Madagascar vanilla tends to be the workhorse of kitchens around the world and is often used for everything from flans, gelato, ice cream and icings to more savory recipes. It is the most common bean used to make vanilla extract and vanilla syrups. The flavor is rich, dark, and creamy with undertones that are sweet, buttery, and pronounced. Bourbon Vanilla beans from Madagascar are well-suited for just about anything and some of the best vanilla beans in the world. We suggest using Grade A Bourbon Vanilla Beans for recipes that don't have time for a long infusion process. Learn more about the difference in grades of vanilla beans here.
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- Each of our extra-long Madagascar Grade A vanilla beans are at least 17 cm in length.
- Bourbon vanilla beans are remarkable in custards, cream bases, vanilla sauces, and so much more
- These gourmet vanilla beans are cured at optimal maturity, making them bean exceptionally fragrant—a true showpiece vanilla beans with an ample amount of vanilla caviar in each vanilla bean
- The moisture content of our extra long gourmet vanilla planifolia is in the range of 30-35%.
- There are about 80-90 extra-long bourbon vanilla beans in a pound.
- These Bourbon vanilla beans are all natural, gluten-free, kosher, non GMO.
- Due to fluctuations of vanilla supply caused by weather systems, growth, harvest, and curing processes, and theft from farmers, all vanilla beans are only available while supplies last.
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How To Use Vanilla Beans:
With a paring knife, split the vanilla bean, lengthwise, directly down the center. Using the back side of the knife blade, scrape the inside of the bean to remove the vanilla caviar (vanilla seeds). Use as much or as little of the vanilla bean as desired. The spent vanilla pod can be used to make vanilla extract, vanilla sugar, or a number of vanilla related products. Learn how to make vanilla sugar with spent pods in the tips section of our Madagascar Gourmet Vanilla Beans page.
*always store vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool and dark place
Vanilla Beans | Vanilla Planifolia, Uganda
$7.00
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Ugandan Vanilla Beans, Earthy, Bold and Flavorful!
Bourbon vanilla beans also referred to as Vanilla Planifolia from Uganda have really broke out as the superstar of the vanilla culture. These vanilla beans are amazing. Smelling of figs milk chocolate even raisins with warm rich chocolate and butter notes, Ugandan vanilla beans are sure to please. Their earthy aroma is bold with warm note of smooth milk chocolate. Ugandan vanilla beans produce a very high amount of vanillin, making them perfect for rich desserts, chocolates or vanilla extract. We love these vanilla beans and love supporting the communities and family in Uganda that grow, cure and process these amazing vanilla beans. Vanilla from Uganda makes for an absolutely delicious homemade vanilla extract, try it today for gifts or to keep your baking top notch and sure to please
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- 15+ cm in length
- lends itself well to extracting, sugars, gelato and baked pastries
- average vanilla beans per pound 130-160 count
- vanilla in Uganda is produced twice a year and always highly fresh
- all natural, gluten-free, kosher, non GMO
*always store vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool and dark place
Vanilla Beans | Papua New Guinea Vanilla Tahitensis
$7.00
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Bold Floral and Flavorful Vanilla Beans
Plump, oily and pungent beans, darker than the average bean, with a thick, black outer pod. 14+ cm, with a moisture content of 25-30%, and typically 120-130 beans per pound. These vanilla beans pack a soft and delicate punch that compliment both cold and hot applications. Try the beautiful Tahitian variety today and you may never look at vanilla bean ice cream the same.
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- 14 cm and up
- vanilla tahitensis variety
- grown in small farms and villages
- complementing to many flavor profiles
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Flavor: oak, cherry, chocolate, red wine.
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Uses: baking, cold preparation for gelato, ice cream and desserts.
Vanilla Beans | Extraction Grade Vanilla Beans, Mixed Origin
$25.00 $30.00
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Vanilla beans specifically suited to making vanilla Extract
Extract grade vanilla beans, these not so perfect but beautiful vanilla beans are the most economical choice for a flavorful vanilla extract. Whether your a do it yourself personality or first time user extract vanilla beans are a great choice for gifting, baking, and any recipe that calls for vanilla extract. Composed of both vanilla planifolia and vanilla tahitensis, extract vanilla beans can contain minor cuts,splits and other imperfections of natural processing. The vanilla beans can range from very dry or moist vanilla beans to smaller vanilla beans and are not gourmet vanilla beans due to the length or moisture content. Grown on the same farms we get our grade A Vanilla from these beans do not meet our stringent Grade A standard.
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- 12-14 cm average lengh
- composed of planifolia or tahitensis variety
- 23-28 percent moisture
- contains minor inperfections
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Extraction grade vanilla is perfect for making homemade vanilla extract, soaps, perfumes or even useful in small operations that like to make in house or barrel aged pure vanilla extract.
Limited stocks are available, get yours now!
*always store vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool and dark place
Vanilla Beans| Extract Grade Vanilla Tahitensis, Tahiti
$29.00
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Extraction Vanilla Beans from Tahiti
Extract grade vanilla from Tahiti. Vanilla beans from Tahiti are perfect vanilla beans for making homemade vanilla extract, brewing beer, soaps, shampoos lotions and otherwise. Our extract vanilla beans from Tahiti are composed of 14 cm and below vanilla beans that contain cosmetic blemishes, spilt beans or other vanilla beans that do not fit into gourmet classification but produced on the same farms as our grade A vanilla beans.
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Buy Extract Vanilla from Tahiti and you will notice:
a complex flavor profile that is renowned the world over for its deep stone fruit, floral, and cherry undertones. Making vanilla extract with vanilla from Tahiti is great choice for a unique and complex approach to cooking and baking recipes. Enjoy the worlds rarest vanilla beans and see for yourself what make vanilla from Tahiti so special.
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Flavor: sweet summer cherries, ripe fruit, licorice, caramel and star anise.
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Uses: custards, cream bases, vanilla extract, chocolate, brewing, soap making, lotions etc.
Vanilla Beans | Vanilla Planifolia, Papua New Guinea
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Well-Balanced Vanilla Beans From Papua New Guinea
Vanilla Beans from Papua New Guinea are high-quality vanilla beans. Their fragrance is heavy and well balanced, producing strong notes of chocolate and butter with caramel notes with the following standards
These are a great choice of vanilla beans to buy from a very up and coming region that produce both vanilla planifolia and vanilla tahitentsis
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- 16+ cm
- high quality producing region
- PNG produces both bourbon vanilla bean and Vanilla tahitensis
- average vanilla beans per pound 120-150 count
- all natural, gluten-free, kosher, non GMO
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Vanilla bean fact:
Did you know that in 1841 a 12 year old slave by the name of Edmond Albius who lived on the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean discovered that the vanilla orchid could be hand pollinated therefore allowing for global cultivation of the Vanilla beans
*always store vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool and dark place
Vanilla Bean Powder | Ground Vanilla Beans Gourmet, Madagascar
$15.00
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Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Bean Powder
Whole ground Madagascar vanilla beans made from 100% pure Madagascar Vanilla grown in Sambava. Our premium grade vanilla bean powder is composed of black vanilla beans that are 15 cm and up and have been specifically chosen for their flavor and aromatic properties, dried and then ground to a fine powder. Vanilla bean powder is dark brown and wonderfully fragrant This grade of Vanilla bean powder is slightly darker than our premium grade vanilla powder due to the size of the beans and does not contain splits or cuts.
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Facts about our premium grade vanilla bean powder from Madagascar:
- 300 mircon extra fine grind Madagascar Vanilla Beans
- Vanilla powder contains no added sugars or perservatives
- made from whole ground Vanilla beans (vanilla planifolia from Madagascar)
- suitable for applications that call for vanilla extract, vanilla bean, or vanilla paste
- all natural, gluten-free, kosher, non GMO
- Composed of vanilla pods 15 cm and up
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How to use vanilla powder:
To use ground vanilla bean powder, simply substitute one teaspoon vanilla powder for one teaspoon vanilla extract. The most common ratio is 1 :1 but use with an open mind to what fits your flavor and baking needs. For best results it is recommended to slightly bloom or cook your vanilla powder in any recipe to truly bring out its flavor and enhance any recipe.
Vanilla Bean Powder | Ground Vanilla Beans Premium, Madagascar
$12.00
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Premium Madagascar Vanilla Bean Powder, a great substitute in many recipes
Made from 100% Pure Ground Madagascar Vanilla Beans and slightly lighter in color than our gourmet blend, premium grade vanilla powder is composed of 14 cm and below black vanilla beans, splits and cuts. Vanilla bean for this grade of vanilla powder have been specifically chosen for their flavor and aromatic properties. The vanilla beans are well cured and conditioned before further drying to a 7-10 percent moisture content so the vanilla beans then be ground into a powder form. Ground vanilla beans can be used to add flavor and visual appeal to ice cream, baked goods, or custards. We think the Vanilla Powder goes exceptionally well in Scones, cookies or other baked good recipes. Vanilla Power is great when substitute in recipes where Vanilla extract or Vanilla paste is used but without the added sugar, or alcohol component and just as much flavor.
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Our premium vanilla bean powder meets the following standards:
- extra fine grind Madagascar Vanilla Beans 300 microns
- contains no added sugars or perservatives
- made from whole ground Vanilla beans (vanilla planifolia) from Madagacar
- suitable for applications that call for vanilla extract but with the added effect of vanilla specks and a beautiful flavor
- Vanilla powder adds a light and flavorful vanilla essence to many recipes and must be bloomed or steeped
- all natural, gluten-free, kosher, non GMO
- 14 cm and below vanilla pods, spilt beans and cuts, dried, milled and then ground
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To use vanilla powder:
simply substitute one teaspoon vanilla powder for one teaspoon vanilla extract. Vanilla bean powder can be easily used in recipes that call for vanilla beans, vanilla extract or vanilla paste. For best results, we recommend blooming your vanilla powder by slightly heating in your cream, milk or other aspect of your recipe. Try our vanilla bean powder in your custards, scones and other baked goods for a truly delectable treat.
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Vanilla Extract | Single Fold
$23.99
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Single Fold Pure Vanilla Extract
Slofoodgroup pure vanilla extract is composed of a blend of vanilla beans from around the world. This vanilla extract is dark, creamy, rich and fragrant. Made from our finest vanilla beans and aged a minimum of 180 days, then lightly filtered.
- Vanilla extract is great in virtually every recipe that calls for vanilla. The use of Vanilla extract is the most common method of using vanilla beans in both cooking and baking world wide. This blend of Vanilla extract is composed of a blend of vanilla beans from around the world. It is perfectly suitable all any recipe that calls for vanilla extract
- We think vanilla extract flavors any recipe exceptionally well and also compliments the use of vanilla beans in any recipe. Try for yourself and see or try using any of our premium vanilla beans and make you own vanilla extract at home. You will absolutely love the results and it makes a great flavor addition for holiday gifts for friends or family. Other common uses include *Cookies, scone, pastries, flavored beverages such as teas, cocktails or eggnog, ice cream, gelato, butter creams
Slofoodgroup offers free standard shipping, every day on all products. Spend less time searching for great product and shop with confidence with us online. Whether you need just a pinch saffron or more than a pound of vanilla beans, all of our products ship free!
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