Madagascar Bourbon Assortment Vanilla Beans 4 types x 10 beans = 40 total FREE SHIPPING!
Vanilla Beans from Madagascar!Four varieties of vanilla beans, each 10 beans for a total of 40 beans.  Each variety is vacuum packed separately.Here's what you get:>>>10 Near Gourmet Grade A/B Bourbon Planifolia Vanilla Beans (splits) grown in Madagascar>>>10 Extract Grade B Bourbon Planifolia Vanilla Beans grown in Madagascar>>>10 Grade A Prime Gourmet Bourbon Planifolia Vanilla Beans grown in Magascar>>>10 Extract Grade B Bourbon Planifolia Vanilla Beans (splits) grown in Madagascar"Splits" are often preferred by large producers of vanilla extract because they usually have a higher vanillin content.  Splitting can occur during growing or curing.  They are not "used" beans.  Non-split beans are known as whole beans.Grade A beans are best for cooking where you want to slice open the bean and scrape out the caviar.  They contain about 30% moisture.  You should be able to tie them in a knot.Grade B beans are for making vanilla extract and contain about 20% moisture.  If you bend them they will usually split, but they should not snap like a dried twig.Near Gourmet Grade A/B, as the name implies, fall somewhere between Extract Grade B beans and Gourmet Grade A beans.  They can be used for making extract.  They may be suitable for cooking.Beans are 5 to 7 inches long, except for the Tahitian Grade B beans, which are 4 to 6 inches in length.Directions for making vanilla extract are included with every order.Be sure to check out our other assortment packs