Ugandan Vanilla Beans | Grade A Vanilla Beans | Vanilla Planifolia

Vanilla Beans | Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Beans | Vanilla Planifolia

$7.50

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• Grade A Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans—the gold standard of vanilla

  Grade A vanilla beans from Madagascar are commonly referred to as Bourbon vanilla beans. A common misconception is that dishes containing "bourbon vanilla", call for both bourbon and vanilla. While this might occasionally be the case, they are usually refer to the Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Bean which is synonymous for the Bourbon Vanilla Bean, named after the islands it originally came from, The Bourbon Islands (now known as the Reunion). Bourbon Vanilla Bean commonly references the specific variety of vanilla produced from the vanilla planifolia species of vanilla orchid.

  Madagascar vanilla is the most widely used and recognized vanilla bean. It's the traditional vanilla in ice creams, extracts, cakes, candies, and other vanilla desserts and baked goods. Here at SloFoodGroup, we especially like our Madagascar vanilla beans for flans, gelato, icings, and just about anything that calls for a high-quality vanilla. 
  
  The flavor of grade A vanilla planifolia is rich, deep, and creamy with undertones that are sweet and buttery and sure to please the palate. Vanilla beans from Madagascar are well-suited for everyday baking recipes, drinks, and desserts. Here's a great recipe for vanilla simple syrum that can be used in all of the above!
  
  When you buy Madagascar vanilla beans online from SloFoodGroup, know your are receiving some of the best vanilla beans in the world. See for yourself what everyone is talking about and discover just how beautiful vanilla can be.  

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  Why buy Gourmet Vanilla Planifolia from Madagascar?

  • The average length of these Bourbon vanilla beans is 14-15 cm. Looking for a larger vanilla bean? Check out our Extra Long, Grade A Vanilla Planifolia.
  • These vanilla beans are cured at optimal maturity, which enhances both the strength of the vanilla aroma and flavor.
  • Bourbon vanilla is deal for custards, cream bases, vanilla extract and so much more
  • The moisture content of these beans is 30-35%
  • Average vanilla beans per pound is about 110-150.
  • Our beans are all natural, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO
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  Tip for using spent vanilla pod:

  A great use for leftover vanilla bean pods is to turn them into vanilla sugar. This can be done a two ways:

  • Cut the vanilla bean pods into one inch pieces (about 2-3 pods to 2 cups of granulated sugar). Seal in an airtight jar and allow to sit 1-2 weeks. Use normally as you would plain, granulated sugar.
  • The second method is to dry the vanilla bean pods using a food dyhdrator or by setting your oven on low and allowing the vanilla bean pods to dry out. Once dry, break the beans and place in a coffee mill or spice grinder (if you've used the coffee mill to grind coffee, make sure you clean it well before grinding the vanilla). Grind until desired consistency.  This adds a nice visual touch to your vanilla sugar to go with the sweet delicate flavor.

*always store vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool and dark place

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1 bean

$7.50 ($7.50 / bean)

3 beans

$15.00 ($5.00 / beans)

5 beans

$21.99 ($4.39 / beans)

10 beans

$38.99 ($3.89 / beans)

4 oz.

$130.00 ($32.50 / oz.)

8 oz.

$250.00 ($31.25 / oz.)

1 lb.

$430.00 ($26.87 / oz.)

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Gourmet Vanilla Beans from Tahiti | Grade A Tahitian Vanilla Beans | Vanilla Tahitensis

$8.99 $10.00

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• Award-winning, Grade A Tahitian Vanilla Beans

  Vanilla from Tahiti is one of the most beautiful and flavorful vanilla beans in the world. Grown and harvested on a single family estate, our Tahitian vanilla beans are incredibly delicate, floral, and subtle, yet noticeably intoxicating to the palate. Notes of red wine, cherry, peach, and other stone fruits shine through in this incredible vanilla bean from Tahiti. Tahitian Vanilla beans are Award-winning and respected by top chefs worldwide for their floral complexity and the immeasurable depth they add to pastries, sauces, gelato, and other sweet and savory treats.

• Buy Vanilla from Tahiti and you will notice:

  Tahitian Vanilla has a much higher moisture content than most gourmet vanilla beans. Averaging around 55-60 percent moisture, the Vanilla Tahitensis are visibly plump and juicy, with ample amounts of vanilla seeds (also known as vanilla caviar). The average length of our gourmet vanilla beans from Tahiti are 14+ cm. Because of their size and high moisture content, there are approximately 60-70 vanilla beans per pound. They are also easier to clean than other gourmet vanilla beans. Check out this short video to see how!

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  Flavor profile of Vanilla Tahitensis:

  sweet summer cherries, ripe fruit, licorice, caramel, and star anise.

   

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  How to use gourmet Tahitian Vanilla Beans:

  custards, cream bases, chocolate, and vanilla extract (click here for extract grade Vanilla Tahitensis).

   

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1 bean

$8.99 ($8.99 / bean)

3 beans

$25.00 ($8.33 / beans)

5 beans

$40.00 ($8.00 / beans)

10 beans

$72.00 ($7.20 / beans)

4 oz.

$125.00 ($31.25 / oz.)

8 oz.

$240.00 ($30.00 / oz.)

1 lb.

$425.00 ($26.56 / oz.)

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Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans | Extra Long Gourmet Vanilla Planifolia

$9.00

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• Extra Long, Gourmet Bourbon Vanilla Beans

  This particular Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean is a Grade A bean that is above average in length, while still just as plump as a typical gourmet bean from Madagascar.  They are extremely flavorful—maintaining that rich, earthiness found in the most classically recognized variety of vanilla. As such, it is the most widely-used vanilla bean. Madagascar vanilla tends to be the workhorse of kitchens around the world and is often used for everything from flans, gelato, ice cream and icings to more savory recipes. It is the most common bean used to make vanilla extract and vanilla syrups. The flavor is rich, dark, and creamy with undertones that are sweet, buttery, and pronounced. Bourbon Vanilla beans from Madagascar are well-suited for just about anything and some of the best vanilla beans in the world. We suggest using Grade A Bourbon Vanilla Beans for recipes that don't have time for a long infusion process. Learn more about the difference in grades of vanilla beans here.  
  
  Our vanilla beans are available in Wholesale and Bulk.

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  • Each of our extra-long Madagascar Grade A vanilla beans are at least 17 cm in length.
  • Bourbon vanilla beans are remarkable in custards, cream bases, vanilla sauces, and so much more
  • These gourmet vanilla beans are cured at optimal maturity, making them bean exceptionally fragrant—a true showpiece vanilla beans with an ample amount of vanilla caviar in each vanilla bean
  • The moisture content of our extra long gourmet vanilla planifolia is in the range of 30-35%.
  • There are about 80-90 extra-long bourbon vanilla beans in a pound.
  • These Bourbon vanilla beans are all natural, gluten-free, kosher, non GMO.
  • Due to fluctuations of vanilla supply caused by weather systems, growth, harvest, and curing processes, and theft from farmers, all vanilla beans are only available while supplies last.

• How To Use Vanilla Beans:

  With a paring knife, split the vanilla bean, lengthwise, directly down the center. Using the back side of the knife blade, scrape the inside of the bean to remove the vanilla caviar (vanilla seeds). Use as much or as little of the vanilla bean as desired. The spent vanilla pod can be used to make vanilla extract, vanilla sugar, or a number of vanilla related products. Learn how to make vanilla sugar with spent pods in the tips section of our Madagascar Gourmet Vanilla Beans page.

  *always store vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool and dark place

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1 bean

$9.00 ($9.00 / bean)

3 beans

$21.00 ($7.00 / beans)

5 beans

$28.00 ($5.60 / beans)

10 beans

$52.00 ($5.20 / beans)

4 oz.

$135.00 ($33.75 / oz.)

8 oz.

$260.00 ($32.50 / oz.)

1 lb.

$435.00 ($27.18 / oz.)

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