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 |
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Facts about Comoros vanilla
Preguntas frecuentes
- These are dry, extract-grade Comoros vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia, Bourbon type), also known as vanilla splits. The beans are black to red in color, range from 10-20 cm with no set length, and may include splits, tears, or broken pieces. They have a lower moisture content (18-24%) than gourmet Comoros beans, making them well suited for extract-making.
- Yes. To make vanilla extract, chop, cut, or break the beans into small pieces, roughly 0.25-0.5 inch, then place them in a clean jar and cover with 35-40% food-grade alcohol (such as vodka, rum, or bourbon). Store in a cool, dark place and shake occasionally; the beans will infuse the alcohol with deep vanilla flavor within 6-12 weeks. For a full walkthrough, see our guide to making vanilla extract.
- Comoros vanilla has a sweet, creamy, and complex aroma and flavor, with notes of caramel, chocolate, and marshmallow. It's grown in fertile soil and black lava rock, which contributes to its distinctive, concentrated profile.
- Loose extraction (extract-grade) vanilla is generally less expensive than gourmet vanilla, since it doesn't meet the length or cosmetic standards for gourmet classification. For extract-making and other commercial flavor applications, it performs just as effectively as gourmet whole beans at a lower cost, especially when purchasing in bulk.
- Yes. In addition to Comoros, we carry Madagascar loose-cut vanilla, mixed-origin vanilla bean cuts, and unclassified Papua New Guinea vanilla.
