Indonesian Vanilla Beans - Whole Grade B Pods for Extract

Product Specification

Grade A Premium Vanilla Beans from Indonesia Used by World Class Chefs and Bakers

Origin	Sumatera, Indonesia
Length	7-9 Inches (18-22cm)
Color & Texture	Brown to dark brown and Oily, full of vanilla seeds - non split
Vanillin Content	1.5% - 3%
Shelf Life	2 Years
Allergen Information	None Specified

Details

Discover the excellence of Grade B Indonesian Vanilla Beans, coming directly from the farmer to your tables perfect for vanilla extracts, vanilla sugar and vanilla powder! It’s the best we have in-store, the gourmet vanilla beans are what most pastry chefs use to make their cakes and pastries.

Our world-class Planifolia Vanilla beans are overflowing with oil and seeds giving them a high vanillin content. The pods possess these characteristics due to the fact that they are hand harvested 9 months after pollination followed by a lengthy and traditional curing process of 5 to 6 months each bean is prepared with the utmost care ensuring the finest premium gourmet quality Indonesian Vanilla beans.

Our premium Indonesian organic gourmet vanilla beans come from the Sumatra region in Indonesia and grow in fertile volcanic soil on the coastline of the world's biggest volcanic lake.

By embracing fair trade and sustainable practices, we ensure fair compensation and respect for everyone involved, from the fields to your table eliminating the middlemen. When you choose Maison Vanilla, you’re not just savoring the finest Indonesian vanilla - you’re supporting a story of sustainability, connection, and positive change.

Recommended Application

- Homemade Vanilla Extracts
- Baking cookies and cakes
- Infused in creams such as Creme brules and ice cream
- Infused in sugar to make Vanilla sugar

Bean Flavor Profile

Buttery, Creamy and Caramelic with some Chocolaty notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between grade A, B and C?

The difference between grade A, B and C is the quality of the beans. Grade A is also known as gourmet quality; the crème de la crème of vanilla. Grade B is the middle tier quality and C is the lowest quality vanilla beans. To learn more about different grades read our blog.

How to store Vanilla beans?

Vanilla beans are best stored in an airtight container that is at room temperature to best preserve the bean’s aromas and moisture content and avoid contact with direct sunlight. Our best recommendation would be storing them in a ziplock bag or a mason jar. Please do not freeze or refrigerate your pods as mould could grow and they will dry out altering the aroma of your pods. If stored properly vanilla beans can last years!

How to make Vanilla Extract?

Vanilla extract is a simple but lengthy process which requires you to leave vanilla beans in a neutral alcohol with not too much flavour (e.g.Vodka and Rum) and to leave the beans in the alcohol for 6 months after which the vanilla has completely infused itself with the alcohol leaving you with vanilla extract.

What is the difference between Vanilla Planifolia and Vanilla Tahitensis/ Tahitians?

Many factors differentiate both types of vanilla such as aroma and physical appearance. Planifolia possesses strong, bold, creamy and sweet flavour and is thicker, oilier and darker in appearance where as Tahitensis a more delicate and floral flavour and are more shorter, plumper and lighter in colour.

Can Vanilla Beans be grown in the US?

Yes! vanilla beans can be grown in the US, but primarily in specific regions with suitable climatic conditions. Vanilla is an orchid so it needs warm weather which is why Vanilla production comes from tropical countries located just under or over the equator such as Madagascar, Indonesia, Uganda.

Why are Vanilla Beans so expensive?

Vanilla Beans are expensive because they take a long time to grow and cure in addition to being labour intensive, let’s break it down:

- 2-3 Years: time required for the Vanilla vine to flower from the moment the vine is planted
- 9 Months: the duration the vanilla beans grow on the vine after the flowers are hand pollinated
- 4-6 Months: the duration the beans are cured, which is the process of turning the green beans into the most common form of brown/ black beans .

If we sum it up it takes at least 3 years to produce vanilla beans!

what our customers are saying

Mark R.

The beans are so fresh and have a really good aroma, I will be using them for baking this winter!

Stephannie V.

I got 10 beans and am so excited to try my first extract next year!

Laura C.

I love the smell of the beans, they make great extract - will be back for more.

Jessica S.

I haven't had my friends try them because they are Christmas presents but I'm sure they will be delicious!

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