Extrait de gousses de vanille de grade B, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

These extraction grade vanilla beans are a blend of Vanilla Planifolia and Vanilla Tahitensis, suited specifically for making vanilla extract from scratch. As is the case with all Grade B Vanilla Beans, these beans are not perfect in appearance, but beautiful nonetheless. Extraction grade vanilla beans are the most economical choice, and because the vanillin is more concentrated than Grade A beans, they are perfect for producing a flavorful vanilla extract. Whether you're a seasoned vanilla connoisseur or a vanilla bean novice, extract vanilla beans are a great choice for gifting, baking, or any recipe that calls for vanilla extract.

Extraction grade vanilla beans are the same as gourmet vanilla, and in the case of ours, they come from the same network of Papua New Guinea growers that supply our Grade A beans. In PNG, vanilla is typically cultivated by many small-scale micro-growers, organized through village-based cooperatives, with pods consolidated and graded by a central grader. These beans simply do not meet our stringent Grade A standard. As is the case with all extract grade vanilla, our beans often contain minor cuts, splits, and other imperfections of natural processing. Grade B vanilla beans range from very dry to moist but are not typically as moist as Grade A beans (which leads to that concentrated vanilla flavor). They are often shorter than their gourmet counterpart and are not uniform in size. Looking for a more traditional vanilla flavor profile? Head on over to our Extract Grade B Madagascar vanilla beans for classic vanilla flavor.