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10 (TEN) Whole Grade A Prime Gourmet Bourbon Madagascar Vanilla Beans 5~6" by Vanilla Products USA

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Brand Vanilla Products USA
Variety Vanilla
Item Form Beans
Unit Count 10.00 Count
Number of Items 1

About this item

  • You get 10 (TEN) beans
  • Use these vanilla beans for cooking or making vanilla extract
  • Your vanilla beans are vacuum packed
  • Grown in Madagascar, traditionally cured to ensure full flavor
  • Vanilla beans by Vanilla Products USA are triple inspected for quality

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vanilla beans

Vanilla is all we do

Traditionally cured to ensure full flavor

We do not sell beans that have been quick cured in a matter of days. Fast curing loses some of the subtleties of the vanilla. Our beans are cured the traditional way over a period of months.

Vacuum sealed using professional equipment

We use professional chamber vacuum sealers. The entire product (pouch with vanilla beans) is placed inside of a vacuum chamber, air is removed from the chamber, and the bag is sealed.

An inferior method is to use an external suction vacuum sealer. This requires the use of special mesh bags which can cause oils from the vanilla bean to wick away from the bean, reducing the quality of the bean.

Your vanilla beans are triple inspected:

  • The first inspection takes place during packing and is for smell, appearance, and mold.
  • The next inspection takes place during vacuum sealing and is for mold and appearance.
  • The final inspection before shipment ensures that the vacuum seal is intact and checks for mold.
Vanilla beans on the vine

Variety of vanilla beans

There are many characteristics to a vanilla bean:

  • Country of origin
  • Species
  • Grade
  • Length
  • Wholes, Splits, or Cuts

Country of Origin: Vanilla beans are grown in the tropical regions and include Madagascar, Uganda, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Tahiti, and Mexico.

Species: There are two species of vanilla beans. The scientific names are Planifolia and Tahitensis. Planifolia is commonly known as Bourbon (or Madagascar) and Tahitensis is commonly known as Tahitian beans. Planifolia is the flavor you would typically find in supermarket vanilla extract. Tahitensis is a mutation of Planifolia and adds a sweet, floral note.

Grade: Multiple terms are used to describe the grades. Grade A means the same as Gourmet which also means the same as Prime. Grade B means the same as Extract Grade.

Grade A is not necessarily a better quality bean - but it does mean that it has a higher moisture content. You can do anything with Grade A that you can do with Grade B. You need to use Grade A when you want to scrape out the seeds (sometimes referred to as the caviar).

Length: This can be specified in inches or centimeters (1 inch = 2.54 cm). Length can vary from 3 inches to over 8 inches.

Wholes, Splits, or Cuts:

  • Wholes refers to beans that are intact.
  • Splits mean that the bean has split - either on the vine or during the curing process. Splits are sometimes preferred by commercial producers of vanilla extract because they usually have a higher vanillin content.
  • Cuts means that it is a pieces of vanilla beans, not the entire vanilla bean. Cuts can be from whole or split beans.

How are vanilla beans grown and cured?

Hand pollinating of vanilla beans

Vanilla beans on the vine

Killing the vanilla beans

Traditional curing

Hand pollinating

Vanilla is the only variety of orchid that we eat. When the flower blooms, it must be pollinated within 24 hours or else the bloom will wither and die. The pollinator for vanilla beans cannot live outside of Mexico, so the flower must be hand pollinated.

Vanilla beans growing on the vine

Over the next few months, the vanilla bean grows. It takes roughly 7 pounds of green vanilla beans to make 1 pound of cured vanilla beans.

Killing the beans

After the beans are harvested, they must be killed in order to start the curing process. Steaming or boiling is usually used, but in some places in Indonesia smoking is used. Vanilla Products USA does not sell smoked beans (unless specified in the title) because we feel that the smoke flavor interferes with the vanilla flavor.

Traditional curing

Beans are spread out daily in the sun, and at night they are brought inside to sweat. This labor intensive process and takes place over many months.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.17 x 4.21 x 0.31 inches; 0.63 ounces
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 632930882335
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Vanilla Products USA
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0198W203U
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,655 ratings

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ingredients
Whole Cured Madagascar Vanilla Beans
Whole madagascar bourbon vanilla beans
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Organic Madagascar Split Vanilla Beans
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Cured vanilla beans.

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Ingredients

Whole Cured Madagascar Vanilla Beans

Directions

***Storage*** Triple wrap in zip lock freezer bags immediately upon receipt. Do not freeze or refrigerate them. Store in a cool, dark place. ***Homemade Vanilla Extract*** 1) Use 1/4 pound of beans for every quart of extract that you want to make. 2) Chop the beans into 1/2 inch pieces. Do not try to slice extract grade B beans. 3) Use inexpensive name brand Vodka 70 to 90 proof (35 to 45% alcohol). 4) Shake daily for one month.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Customers say

Customers like the smell, freshness and quality of the vanilla beans. They mention that it smells great, is aromatic and that it's of high quality. They also appreciate the taste, and ability to render vanilla. That said, some complain about the size and moisture.

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464 customers mention438 positive26 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality and freshness of the vanilla beans. They mention that they make great vanilla, are by far the best vanilla beans they've ordered on Amazon, and are moist and meaty. Some say that the beans are good solid beans and perfect.

"...Overall, I'm very pleased with the quality of these beans for vanilla making...." Read more

"These beans are high quality and perfect for making homemade vanilla." Read more

"The beans were just as the description explained. The pods were fragrant, moist and the length was true to the pictures.Thank you,..." Read more

"...I was satisfied with the quality and freshness." Read more

257 customers mention219 positive38 negative

Customers like the smell of the herb. They say it smells and tastes great. Customers also say that the beans are very aromatic, and very fresh.

"...The smell of the beans were so aromatic that I could smell them as soon as I opened the package...." Read more

"The beans were just as the description explained. The pods were fragrant, moist and the length was true to the pictures.Thank you,..." Read more

"These vanilla beans are very moist and fragrant upon opening. I'm using them to make homemade vanilla extract...." Read more

"The smell is amazing. Made homemade vanilla." Read more

257 customers mention230 positive27 negative

Customers like the taste of the vanilla beans. They say they are plump, juicy, and aromatic with a strong vanilla flavor. They also say the beans are redolent of vanilla and have yummy seeds inside. Customers say the vanilla is great for making extracts and is great on ice cream.

"...steeped well when in vodka to make vanilla extract, and the flavor is fantastic...." Read more

"Appreciate this company and their great vanilla! The beans are a pleasure to work with when preparing syrups." Read more

"really nice plump beans. Very happy" Read more

"These vanilla beans make wonderful vanilla extract." Read more

146 customers mention140 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the freshness of the herb. They mention that it is very fresh and not dried out. Some say that the beans were soft in the vacuum sealed pouch.

"...Beans are a really great value and the beans that I received were fresh and plump...." Read more

"...I was satisfied with the quality and freshness." Read more

"...vanilla beans from Amazon for over a decade now and they’re always fresh, stunningly aromatic, and make the best vanilla ice cream ever!" Read more

"So far they are fresh and seem like good vanilla beans...." Read more

77 customers mention74 positive3 negative

Customers find the vanilla beans great for making vanilla extract, sugar, and cooking. They also say the beans are high quality and ideal for making Vanilla ice cream. Customers also say that the pods work in recipes and are perfect for pastry items.

"These beans are high quality and perfect for making homemade vanilla." Read more

"Beans were perfect for making my own vanilla." Read more

"They were great for homemade vanilla!!" Read more

"...soak... a few months later with some shaking, I had a great bottle of extract for cooking!The only downside with these are the price...." Read more

228 customers mention139 positive89 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the vanilla beans. Some mention that they are a great value and save a ton of money, while others say that they're not worth $2 per vanilla bean. Some customers also mention that the beans are ok, but definitely not worth the investment or the time required to get. Overall, customers are mixed opinions about the product's value.

"...The Vanilla Products Vanilla Beans are a really great value and the beans that I received were fresh and plump...." Read more

"...For me, yes. The quality is very high. I just wish the price was more reasonable, given the skimpy size of many of the pods...." Read more

"...brands I have used in the past but in greater quantity for a more reasonable price. I was satisfied with the quality and freshness." Read more

"I bought these vanilla beans at a fantastic price. I will always buy the grade A beans now...." Read more

124 customers mention77 positive47 negative

Customers are mixed about the moisture of the vanilla beans. Some mention that they are very moist, plump, fresh, and oozing with moisture. However, others say that they look really dehydrated.

"...The pods were fragrant, moist and the length was true to the pictures.Thank you,Jo Hunt" Read more

"...When I opened the package there was no vanilla aroma and beans are dry...." Read more

"These vanilla beans are very moist and fragrant upon opening. I'm using them to make homemade vanilla extract...." Read more

"...most, I would still rate the beans a 10-- they are hands down the most moist pods..." Read more

116 customers mention32 positive84 negative

Customers are disappointed with the size of the vanilla beans. They say that the beans are very skinny and difficult to split. Some customers also mention that the vanilla is difficult to smell through the plastic. Overall, customers are disappointed in the size and quality of the beans.

"...Because around half were so skinny, they barely had 1/4 tsp of the seeds. This was surprising because prior purchases were more consistently sized...." Read more

"...I was slightly disappointed by the size as I've purchased beans from other suppliers and the beans were much bigger." Read more

"...The pods were fragrant, moist and the length was true to the pictures.Thank you,Jo Hunt" Read more

"I would not recommend these beans. They are super skinny and had to really work at them to get the meat out, and there was not mush meat...." Read more

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Super fragrant and moist
These vanilla beans are very moist and fragrant upon opening. I'm using them to make homemade vanilla extract. I split the beans in half with a sharp knife and divided them into four containers. The extract has already changed to a dark brown color. I am pleased with these beans, I would purchase again.
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