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Burundi Vanilla Beans - Whole Grade A Vanilla Pods for Vanilla Extract and Baking

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Size/Amount: 5 Beans

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Flavor Profile: Warm Earthy Spices with Creamy Caramel & Chocolate Undertones
Origin: Burundi
Species: Planifolia
Grade: Gourmet - A
Moisture Content: 28% - 33%
Length: 5 - 7 Inches
UPC/EAN: 5060892513434

Details

Flavor Profile: A traditional Planifolia vanilla bean with scents of warm earthy spices along with creamy caramel and chocolate undertones.

 

Vanilla beans originated in Mexico and are sun cured for months using the traditional drying method. They are now found all over the world from places like Madagascar to Indonesia to Papua New Guinea PNG farms. Gourmet Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans are the highest quality beans in the world and have an incredible flavor profile. The scent consists of a heavenly buttery aroma with a rich black or dark brown color, and an oily outside surface. The Interior of the bean is where the magic is at and consists of millions of tiny, black vanilla bean seeds that are waiting to be scraped out.

 

Our beans are traditionally cured to develop the full, complex vanilla flavor made of over 200 organic compounds that artificial vanilla (Natural Vanilla Flavor WONF) cannot properly replicate. The entire process takes anywhere from 6 to 9 months after pollination and our farmers have turned vanilla processing and curing into a true art. 

Our grade A vanilla beans are ~6 - 7 inches in length and are handpicked to ensure proper qualities. There are so many recipes that can be created with these magical beans! They are perfect for making homemade vanilla extract or KAHLUA, home cooking or baking, desserts such as vanilla bean ice cream, cake, cupcakes, or cookies and are a top choice of professional chefs for making desserts such as Creme Brulee. Our beans are also a top pick for home brewers or those who own a brewery! Homemade KAHLUA or Vanilla extract is also a very popular gift and can be made using a simple vodka infusion method! Bonus points for using the spent vanilla beans after the extract making process for creating vanilla sugar!

 

You can also follow these instructions to learn how to open, split, and scrape a whole vanilla bean!

 Our beans are triple inspected throughout the beans journey from Burundi to the United States. First, they are inspected by our farmers who have hundreds of years of wisdom and experience growing these gourmet pods.  The second inspection is before bulk vacuum sealing for transport and to ensure no mold has developed. The final inspection is done at our warehouse moments before packing your shipment. We check the smell, quality, and appearance if any mold has developed a final time. Once all of these are checked, we vacuum seal our vanilla beans in our beautiful custom industrial vacuum pouch to a tight 28 HG vacuum.   

 

  • Traditionally Cured Gourmet Burundi Vanilla Beans from 2023-2024 Crop
  • Average Length: Approximately 6 – 7 Inches (15 cm – 18 cm)
  • Color & Texture: Black or Dark Brown, Oily, Full of Black Vanilla Seeds

 

Storage: Vacuum packed/sealed bag preferred to ensure fresh beans otherwise wrapped in zip lock bag inside an air tight container such as a glass jar. Shelf Life of approximately 2 years if properly vacuum sealed.

If you have any more questions, be sure to check out our Vanilla FAQ for all the answers!

Customer Reviews

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Victoria C. (Scappoose, OR, US)
Having way too much fun with vanilla extract making.

As always, the beans from this company are plump, fragrant, and oily. They come carefully packaged, too. Excited to have joined the wonderful world of extract making.

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Marsha M. (Memphis, TN, US)
Burundi beans

First time using these for vanilla extract. Trying some in vodka and some in rum. The beans smelled great and had lots of oils and seeds. Excited for the end result.

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Jan O. (Charlton, MA, US)
Amazing!!

So pleased with these Burundi Vanilla Beans 🫘 , paired with CM Coconut Rum. Smell is wonderful! Can’t wait to try these!!! Thank you VBK!!! Jan O

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Vanessa B. (Medina, OH, US)
Burundi beans

The Burundi beans are with every penny...I think they will make some excellent extract or paste. Further down the rabbit hole I go..

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Paula D. (Milford, PA, US)
7 varieties!!!

I took advantage of the after Christmas Co-op sale and purchased 7 of the 16 varieties offered. My beans arrived well before I expected them and were in perfect condition.
I am very pleased with each variety and already have them all extracting in several different kinds of alcohol. I am looking forward to their development.
I had a question regarding one of my varieties and reached out to VBK and received an answer the same day.
I am very happy with this company and their products and will be purchasing more beans in the coming weeks. The rabbit hole is deep and this is a great hobby because I love to bake.

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Paula H. (Charlotte, NC, US)

This bean to me might be one of the best beans. I have a jar right now in Rum and the smell is divine and its only been 4 months. This is one of the best aroma beans. I love when Vbk has their co-ops it's price nicely and shipping is fast.

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Stephanie D. (Houston, TX, US)
Quality beans

My ordered arrived quickly and well packaged. All the beans were in great condition. It smells amazing and I can’t wait to give these wonderful bottles of goodness for Christmas!

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Brenda C. (Albany, GA, US)
Brundi Beans

Received the beans quickly. Beans are plump and should make a fantastic vanilla bean paste.

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Claudia P. (Farmington, UT, US)
Best beans

Great price for these incredible smelling beans. I love making extracts with these beans