Extract Grade B Tahitian Vanilla Beans
The most exquisite vanilla beans from Tahiti for vanilla extract
Vanilla Beans
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I'm a convert
I've been making my own vanilla extract for over a decade and used to buy my beans based on reviews at a Infamous Global seller. Was never sure what I would get. Then I found this company! The beans were beautiful! Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. I'm a happy extract maker! 💝💃🥳
High Quality Vanilla - excellent customer service.
Slo Food group team takes great care of their customers. Received a broken bottle of Vanilla and it was immediately handled. Received my replacement bottle within 3 days.
This extract is used to make our Tahitian Vanilla Cakes!
Great place to get your spices
SLO Food group is the best place I have found to buy my vanilla beans, great customer service, fast shipping and very competitive prices. Thank you for helping me with my project, Vanilla extract. Thank you don young
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Vanilla Beans
Excellent Product! Excellent Service!
I'm a convert
I've been making my own vanilla extract for over a decade and used to buy my beans based on reviews at a Infamous Global seller. Was never sure what I would get. Then I found this company! The beans were beautiful! Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. I'm a happy extract maker! 💝💃🥳
High Quality Vanilla - excellent customer service.
Slo Food group team takes great care of their customers. Received a broken bottle of Vanilla and it was immediately handled. Received my replacement bottle within 3 days.
This extract is used to make our Tahitian Vanilla Cakes!
Great place to get your spices
SLO Food group is the best place I have found to buy my vanilla beans, great customer service, fast shipping and very competitive prices. Thank you for helping me with my project, Vanilla extract. Thank you don young
How to Make Vanilla Extract
An easy to follow guide to making vanilla extract in your own kitchen
Authentic French Polynesian Vanilla
Genuinely Rare
Much of what's sold as "Tahitian vanilla" is actually grown in PNG or Ecuador. These beans come from true French Polynesian Vanilla tahitensis, one of the rarest vanilla origins in the world.
A Flavor Found Nowhere Else
Notes of cherry, star anise, and licorice make this one of the most distinctive vanilla profiles in the world, unlike anything from Madagascar, Uganda, or Indonesia.
Chop, Steep, Shake, Wait, Done
While drier than gourmet-grade beans, these pods chop easily into small pieces, maximizing surface area for a faster, more thorough extraction. Chop, steep in your alcohol of choice, shake occasionally, and let time do the rest, no lengthy prep required to get started.
Where Flavor Meets Fragrance
Equally suited to brewing, soap and lotion making, and cream-based desserts, this vanilla's floral aroma performs just as well in a fragrance application as it does in a recipe.
Technical Specifications
| Origin | French Polynesia (Tahiti and Surrounding Islands) |
|---|---|
| Species | Vanilla tahitensis (True Tahitian) |
| Grade | Extract Grade B |
| Size | 14 cm or Less; Not Uniform in Length |
| Color/Appearance | May Contain Cosmetic Blemishes, Splits, Cracks, or Scarring |
| Certifications | Kosher, GMP |
| Flavor Profile | Complex, Floral, Fruity |
| Tasting Notes | Sweet Summer Cherries, Ripe Fruit, Licorice, Caramel, Star Anise |
| Uses | Homemade Vanilla Extract, Custards, Cream Bases, Chocolate, Brewing (Beer and Wine), Soap Making, Lotions |
| Extraction Ratio | 0.83 oz Vanilla per 1 Cup Solvent (Single-Fold Standard) |
| Sourcing | Same Grower as Gourmet Grade A Tahitian Vanilla |
| Rarity | Genuine French Polynesian Vanilla Tahitensis; Rare Compared to PNG- or Ecuador-Grown Tahitensis |
| Packaging | Food Grade Vacuum Sealed Barrier Film Bag |
| Shelf Life | 12-18 Months When Properly Stored; Beans Will Gradually Dry Out Over Time |
Extraction Grade B Vanilla Beans from Tahiti
Grade B Vanilla is an ideal choice for making homemade vanilla extract and other recipes requiring lengthy infusion times. Think beyond vanilla extract from scratch and purpose your extraction grade vanilla Tahitensis for brewing beer or making wine. Extract grade Tahitian Vanilla Beans are also the preferred choice for contributing fragrance, adding a floral aroma to soaps, perfumes, shampoos, conditioners, and other items without overpowering the senses.
Our Grade B vanilla beans from Tahiti are typically 14 cm or less, not uniform in length, and are sold by the ounce. As is the case with all extraction grade vanilla, our Tahitian vanilla for making extract contain cosmetic blemishes, are sometimes split, cracked, or scarred. While they are not perfect in appearance, these extract grade vanilla beans are produced in the islands of Tahiti and are nothing short of remarkable. They are produced by the same grower as our grade A vanilla beans, but simply do not fit into stringent gourmet classification.
Extraction grade Tahitian vanilla beans are soft and pliable but better utilized by chopping to make vanilla extract. This method of chopping the vanilla beans is less time consuming and results in a superior vanilla extract. The standard ratio for making single fold vanilla extract with any vanilla bean is 0.83 ounces of vanilla to every one cup solvent like vodka, bourbon, brandy, or rum; food-grade vegetable glycerin can also be used for a nonalcoholic version of vanilla extract. We personally find vegetable glycerin to be overly sweet but it is a great alternative for those with gluten allergies or just an aversion to alcohol and still wish to enjoy cooking with vanilla extract. For step-by-step instructions on making a homemade vanilla extract, check out this article or this video.
Want Grade A gourmet vanilla beans from Tahiti instead? Here they are!
*These extract grade vanilla beans are non-GMO, gluten free, all-natural, vegan, and, as is true for all vanilla beans, they meet the requirements for Kosher acceptability.
A Complex, Rare Flavor
Notes of Cherry, Licorice & Star Anise
Beyond the Extract Bottle
Tahitian Vanilla for making extract has an incredibly complex flavor profile. It's renowned the world over for its deep stone fruit, floral, and cherry undertones. Making vanilla extract with Grade B vanilla beans from Tahiti is a great choice for a unique and complex approach to cooking and baking recipes. Enjoy the world's rarest vanilla beans and experience for yourself why including vanilla from Tahiti in your recipes, will bring your concoctions to a new level of incredible.
Tahitian vanilla's flavor profile is unlike any other vanilla species. Expect sweet summer cherries and ripe stone fruit up front, followed by warm licorice and star anise, with a subtle caramel sweetness underneath. This floral, fruit-forward character is what makes Tahitian vanilla a favorite for pairing with fresh fruit desserts and delicate custards, applications where the deeper, chocolatey notes of Bourbon vanilla would overpower rather than complement. See it in action in our mango and Tahitian vanilla pâte de fruit recipe by Chef Kriss Harvey, or try it in a classic Tahitian vanilla crème anglaise.
- Custards and cream bases
- Homemade vanilla extract
- Chocolate-making and confections
- Brewing beer and wine
- Soap making and lotions
While vanilla extract is the most popular use for these beans, Tahitian vanilla's floral aroma makes it just as valuable outside the kitchen. Its fragrance contributes beautifully to homemade soaps and lotions without overpowering other scents, and its subtle complexity makes it a favorite among home brewers looking to add depth to a batch of beer or wine. For dessert applications, try it in our Tahitian vanilla and white chocolate mandarin mousse by Pastry Chef Jason Shuldberg.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, this vanilla is genuinely grown in French Polynesia, the island group commonly referred to as "Tahiti," of which Tahiti is the largest and most well-known island. Much of what's sold as "Tahitian vanilla" elsewhere is actually Vanilla tahitensis grown in Papua New Guinea or Ecuador, since true French Polynesian vanilla is genuinely rare. Our Extract Grade B beans are sourced from the same grower in French Polynesia as our gourmet Grade A vanilla.
- No, it's a different classification, not a lower grade of flavor. These beans come from the same vines and curing process as our gourmet beans and simply don't meet the length or cosmetic standards for gourmet classification. They may be shorter, less uniform, or contain minor cosmetic blemishes such as splits, cracks, or scarring, none of which affect flavor. If you'd prefer a longer, more uniform pod, we also carry gourmet Grade A Tahitian vanilla beans.
- Chop the beans rather than simply splitting them, this is less time-consuming and produces a more thorough extraction. The standard ratio for single-fold vanilla extract is 0.83 ounces of vanilla per cup of solvent, such as vodka, bourbon, brandy, or rum. Food-grade vegetable glycerin can also be used for a nonalcoholic version, though it tends to be sweeter. For step-by-step instructions, see our vanilla extract guide.
- Tahitian vanilla has an incredibly complex flavor profile with notes of sweet summer cherries, ripe fruit, licorice, caramel, and star anise, along with deep stone fruit and floral undertones, distinct from the classic sweet, creamy profile of Bourbon-type vanilla. Try it in our mango and Tahitian vanilla pâte de fruit recipe.
- Beyond extract, these beans work well in custards, cream bases, chocolate-making, brewing beer or wine, and soap or lotion making, where their floral aroma comes through without overpowering other scents.
