10 pack of Madagascar vanilla beans with USDA organic seal

Organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans - Whole Grade A Vanilla Pods for Vanilla Extract and Baking

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Flavor Profile: Rich & Creamy, Buttery
Origin: Madagascar
Species: Planifolia
Grade: Gourmet - A
Moisture Content: 28% - 33%
Length: 5 - 7 Inches
UPC/EAN: 704550332313

Details

Flavor Profile: Steam Cured with the Traditional Bourbon Curing method produces a Heavenly vanilla aroma with rich, creamy undertones that will undoubtedly please the palate.

Introducing our USDA Certified Organic Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans, the gold standard of vanilla, sourced from the lush and fertile region of Madagascar, an island paradise renowned for its exceptional climate and unique biodiversity. These exquisite beans are hand-selected for their superior quality, tantalizing flavor profile, and enchanting aroma, making them the ultimate choice for discerning chefs and passionate home cooks alike. Upon opening the package, you'll be greeted by the unmistakable, rich aroma of our Madagascar Vanilla Beans, characterized by their deep, creamy sweetness and delicate hints of butter. This captivating fragrance sets the stage for the unparalleled flavor experience that awaits.

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 Papa 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 black, tiny vanilla seeds that are waiting to be scraped out.

Our beans are traditionally cured using the Bourbon curing method 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 in the SAVA region have turned vanilla processing and curing into a true art. This region remains the industry quality benchmark for producing planifolia (the species of vanilla found in Madagascar) vanilla with high vanillin content.

Our grade A vanilla beans are ~5 - 6 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 Madagascar 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 Madagascar Vanilla Beans from 2024-2025 Crop
    • Average Length: Approximately 5 – 6 Inches (13 cm – 16 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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bruce c. (Indian Trail, NC, US)
Your beans have made me very popular!

I've been making extract and paste for 4 years and giving them to family and friends, typically a month or two before the holidays. It's my hope that no one i know ever needs to buy extract. I also encourage people to buy your beans and make their own extract, especially to gift to others too. No one should ever have to use inferior extract! Keep up the great work! And yes, I am Santa Claus!

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Diane

Great product! Making my extract now, cant wait for it to be done!

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Todd

Looks like a great product.

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Sheila

Perfect!

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Michael D. (Vacaville, CA, US)
Great Beans!

I love my succulent, amazing vanilla beans!!

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Barbara. D. (Wayland, IA, US)
Fabulous Product

I want everyone to know that this is the first time I ever ordered the Madagascar Grade A. Vanilla beans! Once they arrived, I immediately removed the package and was extremely impressed by the quality of these beans! Not only did they have a fragrant aroma but were very plump and juicy! Immediately got them set in my vodka and now patiently waiting! Thank you for the great quality and fast shipping. Definitely ordering again!

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patricia v. (Lancaster, CA, US)
Skinny beans

My beans were not as fresh as I thought they would be and also the size of the beans These were very unsatisfying. I got very thin and short beans. Nothing like the picture I was hoping to have very moist.Regular size

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NA (Brooklyn, NY, US)
High quality fresh and packaged well

High quality fresh and packaged well

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Patricia V. (New Albany, IN, US)
Easy Peasy

I thought this was going to be a difficult process but on the contrary…it was easy peasy! The beans came quickly and perfectly packaged. The beans themselves were moist and easy to slice open. I’ve been diligently shaking the jar every day! I will definitely order more.