12 Madagascar Vanilla Beans Grade A. 6"-7.5" for Extract, Cooking and Baking by FITNCLEAN VANILLA| Bourbon Plump Fresh Natural Gourmet NON-GMO Whole Pods
Brand: FITNCLEAN HERBS AND SPICES
Vanilla planifolia otherwise known as Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, named after 2 islands in the Indian ocean noted for cultivating the crop. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is by far the most popular of the 3 cultivated vanilla species - Vanilla planifolia, Vanilla tahitiensis and Vanilla pompona. Vanilla bean pods are graded after they are harvested, conditioned and ready for use. The grading is based on moisture content, length of the pod and lack of dehiscence/wholesomeness of appearance. High moisture content, long, oily and dark seed pods with no splits/dehisces are given the highest grade, A, the Gourmet grade. The Gourmet grade/Prime grade/Grade A, typically has about 30% moisture content, are 5” or longer and 1lb contains between 100 -120 pods. The grade B beans have about 15-25% moisture content, may have some blemishes and 1lb contains about 140-160 bean pods. The conditioned fruit seed pod with the vanilla flavor houses thousands of tiny, black seeds. The pods and the seeds are both useful for culinary purposes.
PREMIUM GRADE A MADAGASCAR VANILLA BEANS: Inviting rich aroma, oily moist fresh, pods densely filled with seeds, supple, dark-brown color, at least 6” long. We get our beans from the source - peasant Malagasy farmers at fair market price.
MADAGASCAR BOURBON VANILLA: NON-GMO, traditional harvest and conditioned for months to enhance the characteristic captivating flavor. As they age, they may develop the remarkable crystal-like features, the expression of high vanillin content. The #1 choice of all cultivated vanilla species.
USES: Ideal for all culinary purposes, baking, brewing, desserts, ice cream, beverages, coffee, and great for extract also.
DON’T REFRIGERATE. They lose moisture and flavor on refrigeration. Store in airtight bag, in a cool dry place for a longer shelf life (~1yr). Thus, our beans are packed in BPA-free, food-grade vacuum sealed bags to maintain freshness for a longer time.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, 100% GURANTEED QUALITY: We go the extra mile to offer the best vanilla beans to our customers. If our pods do not meet your expectations, please email us through Amazon and we will resolve all issues.