Purchasing vanilla beans by weight is the most economical choice when considering vanilla in any recipe or flavor product. Like all agricultural commodities, vanillas true value is that of its weight and not count per pound. When purchasing vanilla by weight, some users may not receive the amount of vanilla beans they are expecting. This is due to size and shape variables that are naturally present in vanilla crops from year to year and season to season.
Do not fret though, one pound of vanilla beans that has 80 vanilla pods that are 17+ cm in length is still the same amount of vanilla as 100 vanilla beans that are 14-15 cm in length. If you are specifically looking for a certain count of vanilla beans, we highly encourage users to purchase vanilla beans by the each. If you are looking for the most value for dollar spent, purchasing vanilla by weight will always be your best bet. You do not have to always use a full bean in your recipes, especially for larger vanilla beans. Simply scrape the vanilla seeds from the pod and reserve for a later date in an air tight container and place the empty pod in a cup of vodka for that home made vanilla extract you have been craving.