How to Make Vanilla Extract
An easy to follow guide to making vanilla extract in your own kitchen
Vanilla From Comoros Some of the Worlds Finest Vanilla Beans
Type of Vanilla Beans
These vanilla beans from Comoros are a loose extract grade vanilla. The beans are black to red in color, vary in length and may contain splits, tears, or broken pieces
About The Comoros
Comoros is a island nation in the Indian ocean known as the perfume islands due to the vanilla beans, cloves, yin yang flowers, and other aromatic crops grown throughout the three islands
Variety of Vanilla
Vanilla from Comoros is a vanilla planifolia species. The vines grown interwoven in the natural forest setting in fertile soil and black lava rock
Aromatic Flavor Profile
Vanilla from the Comoros smells sweet, creamy, and complex, with notes of caramel, chocolate, and marshmallow
Technical Specifications
| Origin | Comoros |
|---|---|
| Species | Vanilla planifolia (Bourbon Vanilla) |
| Grade | Extract Grade, Unclassified, Loose Cut & Split |
| Also Known As | Vanilla Splits, Vanilla Cuts, Comoros Bourbon Vanilla |
| Moisture Content | 18-24% |
| Size | 10-20 cm, No Set Length (Splits, Cuts, Whole Mixed) |
| Color | Variegated Black to Red |
| Certifications | Kosher, GMP |
| Growing Region | Comoros Islands, Black Lava Rock, Fertile Volcanic Soil |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Creamy, Complex, Bourbon Vanilla |
| Tasting Notes | Caramel, Chocolate, Marshmallow |
| Uses | Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Powder, Commercial Flavor Applications, High-Volume Production |
| Pairing | Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Coffee, Cream |
| Best For | Extract Makers, Commercial Buyers, Bulk Purchasers |
| Packaging | Food-Grade, Lightly Sealed, Not Fully Vacuum Packed |
