Gourmet Comoros Vanilla Beans

Vanilla planifolia is a oblong leafed orchid that produces vanilla pods high in vanillin content. Once cured the beans and a lustrous black to brown in color. The price is traditionally higher than other planifolia varieties due to its overall rarity and quality.  Many Europeans regard Comoros vanilla beans as superior to Madagascar vanilla beans.  The volcanic soils of Comoros are some of the finest vanilla growing topography in the world.   

How did vanilla beans get to comoros?

 The Aztecs are said to have introduced vanilla to Comoros. Comoros is the worlds 9th largest export and most vanilla is spoken for long before it is even harvest. The beans are in high demand and once you try for yourself, we are sure you will see why. 

Facts about these vanilla beans

• 14 cm and up , count variations will be the average size of 14-15 cm, weighted variation bean can be up to 24 cim
• Grade A vanilla beans with a moisture content of 28-35 percent
• creamy vanilla with hints of chocolate, marshmallow and brown butter
• single estate grown 

Amount of vanilla beans per pound

There are roughly 160-170 +/- vanilla beans per pound of average. This is equal to about 10-11 vanilla beans per ounce on average. This is based solely on vanilla beans from Comoros that are an average length of 15-16 centimeters (5.9 inches to 6.29 inches). The amount of vanilla beans per ounce may differ depending on the type of vanilla beans, origin of vanilla, and grade of vanilla beans. Vanilla beans are an agricultural commodity that is sold by weight. The shape, size, and weight of each vanilla bean does vary. Vanilla is not grown in an industrial farm setting and therefore natural variances do occur. No claim or guarantee is made to the exact amount of vanilla beans per ounce nor is the count of vanilla beans a determination of value.