14 best vanilla beans

• Fresh Extract Grade Tahitian Vanilla Beans from Late 2020 - 2021 Crop Suistainably Sourced From Indonesian Farmers at Fair Market Prices
• Length is ~ 5 - 6 Inches (Approximately 13-15 cm) with an average moisture content of 20% - 25% meaning these beans are soft, semi-pliable, and filled with millions of tiny vanilla seeds.
• Uses: Vanilla beans can be used in a variety of recipes as flavoring or ingredients and other uses such as homemade vanilla extract, baking, cooking, and brewing
• Real extract grade B vanilla beans can contain blemishes, splits, or other natural imperfections. Indonesian beans have a mild smell and aroma but are excellent for making a high quality vanilla extract
• Our triple inspection process ensures only the highest quality beans are sent out by checking the size, smell, aroma, and appearance before packaging in our commercial vacuum sealers.

User questions & answers

Question:	Where are these vanilla beans harvested from
Answer:	These beans are grown in Indonesia by our network of farmers.
Question:	When they expire
Answer:	Ann I do not know. If there was a date on the package I did not look for it as my wife wanted to use them right away to make vanilla extract by using the beans and vodka.
Question:	Vodka or bourbon for vanilla extract
Answer:	There are lots of answers, but none bring up my discovery. Tahitian beans make a lovely floral vanilla that will be overpowered in any alcohol other than vodka, but it makes the best buttercream frosting ever. Madagascar beans are excellent in rum, for a rich absolutely fabulous baking vanilla. Bourbon was too strong and distracted from the vanilla.
Question:	This might be a dumb question, but can you open these & there’s a pod or a bean inside
Answer:	Not a dumb question, what is pictured is the pod/bean. Inside are tiny seed that can be scraped out with a knife. With this particular grade of vanilla bean (B), I would recommend just chopping them up or just splitting them open and drop in the alcohol of your choice to make extract. If you want the seeds for a recipe, I would recommend grade A beans.

• GRADE B BEANS – These beans are hand selected with the finest curing process and are vacuum sealed for freshness. They measure 4-6 inches long, black/dark brown, and 15-20% moist.
• TAHITIAN VANILLA – Tahitensis vanilla is rarer than the Madagascar variety and is infinitely more versatile, providing the best option for baking and making vanilla extract and powders.
• SWEET FLORAL AROMA – These beans have a sweet floral aroma, with flavors of fruit for you to enjoy.
• EASY TO STORE – Store the beans in a tightly sealed airtight container, ideally a glass jar. Keep away from heat, and do not refrigerate.
• ETHICALLY SOURCED – Native Vanilla assists hundreds of micro farmers in Papua New Guinea with fair trade assistance, and maintains a commitment to growing practices that are environmentally friendly.

User questions & answers

Question:	There appears to be mold growing on my beans. I have them soaking in vodka. Could it be something other than mold
Answer:	When the beans soak in vodka the inner meat comes out and is whitish looking. U sure it’s mold? Don’t think mold could grow in alcohol without sugar.
Question:	How do you store after opening & how long can they last stored
Answer:	The longevity of your gourmet beans is dependent on how they are stored. A vanilla bean will last six months to three years without losing potency in ideal conditions. You can visit https://nativevanilla.com/blogs/recipes/how-to-store-vanilla-beans?_pos=1&_sid=0f3d7dfb4&_ss=r for a detailed explanation on how to store vanilla beans.
Question:	Where do these come from
Answer:	Our vanilla pods are grown by micro farmers in Papua New Guinea.
Question:	Are these split beans
Answer:	No - they are whole beans. I split them myself for the recipe.

Product features

Native Vanilla Grade B Beans

Native Vanilla extract beans bring a tantalizingly delicious flavor and aroma to any recipe. Our Grade B Tahitian Vanilla is hand-selected from the finest curing processes to provide you with the extract to end all extracts. With a sweet floral aroma and notes of fruit, this vanilla extract is perfect for baking and desserts.

These beans have a sweet floral aroma, with flavors of fruit for you to enjoy.

We work with a micro-farmer cooperative in Papua New Guinea to provide you with premium-quality Tahitensis vanilla beans. These versatile beans provide the quality you crave, letting you bake and make desserts however you please.

Breakfasts

Vanilla Extract

Cookies and Pastries

Coffee

• Traditionally cured to ensure full flavor
• Adds a sweet, floral note.
• Use these vacuum packed vanilla beans for making vanilla extract. Use Grade A for cooking.
• Grown in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
• Vanilla beans by Vanilla Products USA are triple inspected for quality

User questions & answers

Question:	Are these tahitian (tahitensis) vanilla beans (indonesia) or tahitian vanilla beans (tahiti
Answer:	They are from Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Question:	Is there an expiration date on the vanilla beans
Answer:	Yes. The beans I bought last year had an expiration date more than year year after they arrived. I store them in the freezer after opening the package.
Question:	What's happening? The price has gone up $20 since Christmas
Answer:	Vanilla is expensive and becoming more so due to demand. Supply decreases, demand increases and price goes up
Question:	can I seal these in a foodSaver to ensure continued freshness
Answer:	I have 100 of these dried up beans soaking in a gallon of vodka, for vanilla extract. It's been 4 months now and they smell like perfume, not vanilla. I was disappointed when I received them, but read the info that seller provided, stating that they are perfect for vanilla extract. WRONG. These beans are so dry that the can't be cut open to use the vanilla seeds. They are almost as hard as a cinnamon stick. So they can only be used whole. I will never purchase again. I have found other better quality in 30 bean pkgs, for same price. Nice pliable, beans loaded with gooey seeds. These can be vacuum sealed. I sealed mine. Don't over seal or the vanilla oozes out of the beans.

Product features

Vanilla is all we do

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.

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.

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 description

EXTREMELY moist and plump vanilla beans. Lengths from 6-7 inches. Gourmet vanilla beans shine where most recipes require very little added moisture from extract, or where you want to showcase real vanilla used, such as creme brulee, ice cream, custards, or buttercream frostings where the caviar can be scraped from the bean and added directly to your culinary delights. Can also be used where fragrance is desired, like soaps and candles. Vanilla Pods are one of the most exclusive spices in the world, primarily due to the extensive labor required to grow and process the Vanilla. It’s cultivation is a long and labor intensive process taking eight months, from when the farmer hand pollinates each flower, to when they are ready for harvesting. The plant that produces vanilla is from the orchid family and is a herbaceous vine that is perennial climber living in tropical areas where the temperature ranges between 70 to 86 degrees. Vanilla beans are picked while they are still green and have to be cured to create their distinct vanilla flavor and smell. The vanilla pods are harvested as they ripen once their color changes from dark green to light green with a yellow tinge. The pods then undergo several stages of processing including classification into length, scalding in hot water, curing in sweating boxes and sun drying before packaging Once the vanilla has been scalded in hot water and transferred into a wooden box lined with a blanket for sweating, they will attain a light brown color and start imparting aroma. At this point they will be spread in the sun for drying during the day and repacked into sweating boxes each night for a 14 day period. The dried and classified vanilla pods are tied with thread into bundles and kept in wooden boxes for further conditioning for a two month period to fully develop the fragrance. Finally, bundles are wrapped in wax paper and stored in airtight container before being vacuum packed to retain freshness for several years.

• Moisture content of 30-35% making these beans pliable and easier to work with and split for your culinary delights or homemade extract. Length is approx. 6.5-7.5 inches.
• Strong fragrance sourced from a recent 2020 harvest. Cured to bring out aromatics and flavor - essential to add a complexity of flavors.
• Plump and packed full of caviar. Average weight per bean is 4g. Double the amount from most suppliers.
• Also great for brewing craft beers, infusing liquors, cooking, homemade ice cream, and even flavoring other beverages.
• Fully guaranteed for quality and purity. We hold ourselves to the highest standards because of our passion for all things vanilla.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are these grade a or grade b? description says a, pictures say b
Answer:	These are Grade A.

Product description

why you need to Use extract grade? because of it dryness, it has more vanilla caviar compare with grade A or B, extract need more carviar) how to use extract grade? 2. rule 1:10 = 100gr of extract : 1000gr of vodka/bourborn 3. Extract done with minimum 3 month process and 6 month in the superb

• Planifolia Vanilla Beans from Late 2019-2020 Crop
• Length: 16-19cm (Approximately 6 - 7 inches)
• Fragrance: delicate and sweet with floral undertones and notes of red wine, peach, and cherry
• Average moisture content of 20 - 25%
• Vacuum Packed to Ensure Fresh Beans

• Fresh Gourmet Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans from Late 2020 - 2021 Crop Suistainably Sourced From Malagasy Farmers at Fair Market Prices
• Length is ~ 5 - 7 Inches (Approximately 15-17 cm) with an average moisture content of 33% meaning these beans are soft, pliable, and filled with millions of tiny vanilla seeds.
• Uses: Vanilla beans can be used in a variety of recipes as flavoring or ingredients and other uses such as homemade vanilla extract, baking, cooking, and brewing
• Madagascar boubon beans have a rich and creamy flavor along with an intense heavenly aroma.
• Our triple inspection process ensures only the highest quality beans are sent out by checking the size, smell, aroma, and appearance before packaging in our commercial vacuum sealers.

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone tried grinding the entire bean? I wan to make raw vanilla bean powder. Do I need to dehydrate first
Answer:	You will need to dehydrate as they are very "oily" moist. At least the ones I got were as they are in air tight material or glass tube.
Question:	How much do the beans weigh
Answer:	38 grams is 1.3 ounces. Don't know is that weight noted by the author is with or without the packaging. Usually 10, 5-6 inch length beans run about 1 ounce
Question:	What is the difference between the grade a and grade b beans? i slice them open to scrape the inside into sugar. will i notice a difference? ty
Answer:	Grade B beans are drier than grade A. The amount of flavor compounds in grade A vs grade B beans is roughly the same. The result is that grade A is better for using directly in baked goods since the flavor can be distributed more evenly and quickly throughout the dish before the extra moisture is cooked off. Grade B beans, on the other hand, are better for making extracts or vanilla sugar since they don't transfer as much water to the alcohol / sugar, and the time that the beans are in contact with the surrounding medium is much longer. For vanilla sugar, grade B is better than grade A. There's less clumping, and you can use two grade B beans for what you would pay for one grade A bean.
Question:	Is the moisture content listed on the package, for example
Answer:	Grade B is fine for making vanilla, but I had some kind of memory lapse when ordering the Grade A. That said, they were the fattest, moistest of any I've ever used. I no longer have the packaging to tell you the actual content, but am rarely concerned about moisture, as all it takes to soften dry beans is to soak them in rum, or whatever alcohol you are using, for a half hour, or so. Also, I never cut them in half and "strip" them, instead, using scissors, cut each bean into tiny, tiny pieces, toss the pieces into the alcohol and vigorously shake the bottle daily. Makes for much less mess and waste of the beans. With each new batch, use a new bottle of alcohol and fresh beans, but keep the old bean pods in the bottom of the bottle. A year or 3 down the road, several batches later, dump all those used pods and beans into a 5# bag of sugar and enjoy the most delicious vanilla sugar to add to your baked goods. Hope this helps.

Product description

10 Tahitian Vanilla Beans Grade A Pods for Baking, Extract, Brewing, Homemade Extract, Coffee, Cooking (10 Vanilla Beans)

• Tahitian Vanilla Beans from Late 2019-2020 Crop
• Length: 15-17cm (Approximately 6-7 - 6 inches)
• Fragrance: floral aroma with notes of cherry and anise
• Average moisture content of 20 - 25%
• Vacuum Packed to Ensure Fresh Beans

Product description

Moist and plump vanilla beans. Lengths varied from 5-6+ inches. Can be scraped where you want to showcase real vanilla used, such as creme brulee, ice cream, custards, or buttercream frostings where the caviar can be scraped from the bean and added directly to your culinary delights. Also be used where fragrance is desired, like soaps and candles. Only the finest is hand-selected for order processing. No brittle, small, dry, or thin beans are permitted to be shipped to a customer, EVER! We pride ourselves on quality and do not use fraudulent tactics like overstating the product to generate sales, or use phrasing to mislead the customer. What is stated is what you get, or we will refund your purchase.

• Moisture content of 20-25% making these beans pliable and easier to work with and split for your homemade extract. Length is approx. 5-6 inches.
• Strong fragrance sourced from a recent 2020 harvest. Double cured to bring out aromatics and flavor - essential to add a complexity of flavors that cannot be found in store-bought extract.
• Plump and packed full of caviar. May have minor blemishes or small splits. Characteristic of Extract Grade Vanilla Beans. Suitable for extraction at a smaller cost.
• Also great for brewing craft beers, infusing liquors, cooking, homemade ice cream, and even flavoring other beverages.
• Fully guaranteed for quality and purity. We hold ourselves to the highest standards because of our passion for all things vanilla.

User questions & answers

Question:	How many beans would recommend for vanilla extract (per bottle
Answer:	10 beans would be good for: 8 fl. oz. for a strong extract 12 fl. oz. for a standard “pure” extract 16 fl. oz. for a weaker extract
Question:	Where are these grown
Answer:	These are grown and cured in the Sava region of Madagascar.

• These 5 to 6 inch beans are grown in Madagascar
• Traditionally cured to ensure full flavor
• Your vanilla beans are vacuum packed
• Use these vanilla beans for cooking or making vanilla extract
• Vanilla beans by Vanilla Products USA are triple inspected for quality

User questions & answers

Question:	I understand these beans are gluten free ; but is there a chance these beans have come in contact with gluten during their production
Answer:	I would say probably not but if you have Celiac you may want to find a product that could tell you for certain.
Question:	do they expire
Answer:	I re-vacuum packed mine and they seem to have stayed fresh for a year. I would think they would dry out if you didn't. This is based on my experience and thought. v/r Rob
Question:	If they are Madagascar beans, why does the description say they originated in Mexico
Answer:	Originally Vanilla originated FROM Mexico, the orchid AND the bees that pollinate them are KNOWN ONLY IN MEXICO. The bees can not survive ANY WHERE ELSE in WORLD ! The plants are hand pollinated in other areas of world, but the plant in NATIVE to Mexico.
Question:	Can these be split open to harvest the seeds for cooking
Answer:	I split and made vanilla flavoring

Product features

Vanilla is all we do

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

Product features

Our Business Model

FITNCLEAN HERBS AND SPICES is a family owned agribusiness which is centered and focused on vanilla beans. We import the finest vanilla beans across the globe, notably from Madagascar, Tahiti, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

We source directly from the farmer to the end-user, sidelining the middlemen hence we are able to offer competitive prices. Also, due to our direct sourcing business model, we are able to shorten the distribution time and limit the storage duration which enables us to offer consistently fresh and fragrance-full vanilla pods to our clients.

At FITNCLEAN VANILLA, we “eat and breath” vanilla beans and there is NO PROBLEM with your vanilla beans WE CAN'T SOLVE.

While we have incorporated different quality checks along the way to make sure the beans that are delivered to you are of the appropriate quality, we understand that the entire process of making finished vanilla bean pods, even the final packaging itself is a tedious manual process. So, any concerns, we like to hear about it.

Any Issues? We will Resolve to your Utmost Gratification

Any Issues?

• Wrong Counts/Quantity
• Wrong Size
• Specks of Molds
• Underwhelming Pods

Let us resolve it.

Tahitian Gourmet Vanilla Bean Pods - Nicknamed "The Queen of Vanilla"

Tahitian Vanilla, unlike the Madagascar Bourbon species (Vanilla planifolia) is only a small fraction of the world’s natural vanilla production and deservedly nicknamed “The Queen of Vanilla”.

It has a floral taste and fragrance, different from the Madagascar Bourbon species. The bean pod is also stouter (plumper) than the Madagascar Bourbon species, and has higher oil and moisture content.

· Non-GMO

· Gluten-free

· Kosher friendly

· Raw and All-Natural

Tahitian Vanilla Beans Gourmet Grade A

Plump, supple, dense with seeds, oily moist, dark-brown-to-black color, at least 6” long with rich floral aroma. Tahitian Grade A vanilla bean pod typically has vanillin content of ~2.5%; moisture of ~30 -35%. As they age, they may develop the remarkable crystal-like features, the expression of high vanillin content. Great for all vanilla uses - cooking, baking, brewing, extract.

Tahitian Vanilla Beans Grade A/B

The Grade A/B is often gourmet grade with some imperfections - splits or scratches, flatter and/or thinner (low seed density); and lower moisture content (~27-30%) than a typical grade A. It can be used for cooking, baking, brewing as well as extraction.

Tahitian Vanilla Beans Grade B

Grade B is considered as the extract grade. The Tahitian Grade B pods are moist and fresh. They have a relatively lower moisture content (25-28%) and are shorter than the gourmet grade A. Typical length is ~4"-6" and may or maynot have blemishes such as splits or scratches. They may also have lower seed density. Nevertheless, they still maintain the Tahitian floral aromatic characteristics. Great for extract and brewing.

How To make a Homemade Alcohol -Vanilla Extract

Split open or chop into pieces FITNCLEAN vanilla bean pods into a clean coverable jar containing vodka or your choice alcoholic spirit (~50g vanilla pods for every 16 oz. alcohol). You can scale up or down using the stated ratio as a guide but make sure there is enough alcohol to completely submerge the beans. Tightly close the jar and allow content to macerate for about 6-8 weeks or longer while shaking periodically (every 3-5 days).

The recommendation for pure vanilla-alcohol extract solution is ≥ 100 g of vanilla bean pod per liter using a 35% or greater alcohol.

Different types of alcoholic spirits are used but Vodka and Rum are the most commonly used. Vegetable glycerin oil is also used sometimes.

Product description

Are you ready to be delighted?

After serving thousands of small to mid sizes of business around the globe, we are nowhere to introduce one of the best grades A vanilla beans that are sourced from one of the best vanilla producers farm a single estate Java Island, Indonesia. We take pride in the quality and freshness of our beans. This allows us to partner and supplies small to mid sizes of businesses around the globe as being part of their business success. We hold a decade of proven results, supplying one of the best vanilla beans sourced from the best vanilla farms in Java Island, Indonesia.

Our vanilla beans are traditionally grown with a sun-dried/cured process. Our farmers are highly trained and we do not sell beans that have been quickly cured in a matter of days. Instead, Our beans are cured the traditional way over a period of months by our dedicated farmers who constantly hand-pollinate all the vines. Essence Food & Beverage does not sell Vanilla Beans that are smoked beans because it would interfere with the aroma, texture, and vanilla flavor. From the time vines are hand-pollinated, cured, and packed. The whole process is labor-intensive. This product is prepared and packed using professional chamber vacuum sealers. The entire product is placed inside of a vacuum chamber, the air is removed from the chamber, and the bag is sealed.

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• SINGLE ESTATE PLANTATION - Consciously Sourced From One Of The Best Vanilla Beans Producer In Java Island, Indonesia.
• 100% FRESH - Our Beans Are Traditionally Grown & Sun-Dried With A Moisture Content Of 30%.
• BEST HOMEMADE EXTRACT - Planifolia Vanilla Beans Origin From Indonesia Best Known To Produce The Best Vanilla Extract.
• MORE CAVIAR - Planifolia Vanilla Beans From Java Island Has Been Well Known Of Its Size and More Vanilla Content Compared From Other Origin
• TRIPLE INSPECTED - Before Exported We Manually Tripple Check The Pack To Ensure The Good Quality and Only Use Professional Chamber Vacuum Sealers To Maintain the Quality & Moisture.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are these really organic? The description says organic, but there is not a USDA stamp on the packaging. It only says organic on the sellers sticker
Answer:	I looked on my package and there is no certification stamp.
Question:	How long will these stay good after you open the package
Answer:	Greatly depends on how you store the open pack. Heat, air carrying in fungus or mold all that will make a difference. I had a partial pack in the fridge about 5 weeks and had a couple spots I had to scrape clean to use the rest.
Question:	are these been certified organic
Answer:	Although it doesn't say anywhere on the package that they are, most (if not all) vanilla is grown organically. Many farmers just don't want to pay or can't afford the organic certification
Question:	What is the length of these beans
Answer:	My vanilla beans are 7 3/4" long. They are wonderful and very moist.

• Use these vanilla beans for making vanilla extract. Use Grade A Gourmet for cooking.
• Traditionally cured to ensure full flavor
• Grown in Madagascar
• Your vanilla beans are vacuum packed
• Vanilla beans by Vanilla Products USA are triple inspected for quality

User questions & answers

Question:	How many ounces is in a pack
Answer:	The beans are not sold by weight. Just the number of beans. The beans are dried to a certain extent with A type being more plump with moisture and B type being more dedicated. I have bought both types and get good results from B for making vanilla.
Question:	How are.the beans supposed to smell? Mine smell kinda gross
Answer:	Once you soak them in volka they should smell like vanilla. However raw beans will smell different, or not smell at all. With some gourmet- or prime-grade beans, some people actually experience an odor like a pungent “alcohol” or acrid chemical-like smell coming from raw vanilla beans. Extract-grade beans may even, in fact, have little or no aroma.
Question:	How much vanilla does 1 pkg make
Answer:	My package of 25 was about 1.5 oz. If I followed the recipe I would have had to use all 25 beans just to make 8 + 4 = 12 oz of extract. Before I've used 3 Grade A beans for 8 oz of Vodka with good results. For these Grade B beans I used 6 beans for 8 oz. of Vodka. I'm skeptical but curious how these are going to turn out.
Question:	do they have at least 18% moisture content
Answer:	I'm not sure what the moisture content was but they were very pliable and aromatic. Not dry and crumbly, if that helps.

Product features

Vanilla is all we do

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.

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.

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.

• GRADE A BEANS – These beans are hand selected with the finest curing processes and are vacuum sealed for freshness. They measure 7-8 inches long, are plump, oily, black/dark brown, and 30-35% moist.
• BOURBON VANILLA – The most common variety for producing vanilla extract, this classic tropical vanilla is ideal for baking, as well as desserts like ice cream and creme brulee. It has no relation to bourbon alcohol.
• DELICIOUS TASTE – These beans work best in baked goods, cheesecakes, custards, creme brulee, ice cream, and sweet breads.
• EASY TO STORE – Store the beans in a tightly sealed airtight container, ideally a glass jar. Keep away from heat, and do not refrigerate.
• ETHICALLY SOURCED – Native Vanilla assists hundreds of micro farmers around the world with fair trade assistance, and maintains a commitment to growing practices that are environmentally friendly.

User questions & answers

Question:	Sorry for the dumb question but can these beans be cut open and seeds taken out for baking
Answer:	Absolutely, our Grade A beans are perfect for scraping out and using the seeds for baking.
Question:	How should I store my vanilla beans
Answer:	The longevity of your gourmet beans are dependent on how they are stored. A gourmet vanilla bean will last six months to three years without losing potency in ideal conditions. Beans should be stored in an airtight sealed container.
Question:	How long are these beans
Answer:	Our Bourbon Gourmet Grade A Beans are approximately 7-9 inches in length.
Question:	How much of a fresh bean should be used in day a batch of Whoopie pies qty of
Answer:	Not sure but one bean equals 1 tsp. I split and add one bean to a whole recipe of custard which takes 4 cups of milk and 1 cup of sugar.

Product features

Native Vanilla Bourbon Grade A Beans

Native Vanilla bourbon beans brings a tantalizingly delicious flavor and aroma to any recipe. Our Grade A Bourbon Vanilla is hand-selected from the finest curing processes to provide you with the extract to end all extracts.

The most common variety for producing vanilla extract, this>baking, as well as desserts like ice cream and creme brulee. It has no relation to bourbon alcohol.

These beans have a sweet floral aroma, with flavors of fruit for you to enjoy.

We work with a micro-farmer cooperative in Papua New Guinea to provide you with premium-quality vanilla beans. These versatile beans provide the quality you, letting you bake and make desserts however you please.

Breakfasts

Vanilla Extract

Cookies and Pastries

Coffee

• WHAT THESE PODS ARE: Extract Exclusive Grade Madagascar Vanilla bean Pods - 4"-5" lenght (short) dry but very aromatic vanilla beans.
• WHAT THESE PODS ARE NOT: These are not gourmet bean pods. Not ideal for caviar/seed scrapping. Get our Grade A or Grade A/B pods if intention is to scrap the caviar.
• HOW TO USE THESE PODS: Chop them up into pieces and immerse in alcohol and wait for the flavor extraction. More vanilla for quality extract at a lower cost, to shorten your extraction duration.
• SAVE MONEY & HAVE FUN WITH YOUR HOME-MADE VANILLA EXTRACT: More vanilla to shorten your extraction duration; lower cost and quality extract. Our specially sorted Extract Exclusive Grade B pods are bourbon conditioned longer to eliminate more water weight with rich aroma.
• WE ARE PROUD OF OUR BEANS & STRIVE FOR COMPLETE AND HAPPY CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: We go the extra mile to offer the best vanilla beans to our customers. If our beans do not meet your expectations, please email us through Amazon and we will do whatever we can to meet your expectations.

User questions & answers

Question:	Approximately how many vanilla beans do you need to have 50g to mix with the 16 oz of vodka
Answer:	Hello! My experience is these beans weigh approx. .058 ounces per bean. Which means you’d need approx. 30 of these beans for 16 oz. Vodka, to make single-fold Vanilla. Vanilla beans are going to vary in weight depending on their size... these FitNClean Madagascar beans are great quality and have worked the best for me, but they are small so requires more beans to make up the 50g.
Question:	How many beans in 2 oz
Answer:	I received 10 beans in one packet
Question:	Whats the shelf life in these
Answer:	Mariah . . . I really don't know, I bought them to put into 151 proof Rum and soak for a year to become my own vanilla extract (some for me some for gifts! :) - ). They have been soaking since January and the extract tastes wonderful at this point, and I think it might even have peaked, but I will wait till next Christmas to bottle it. I put 4 oz. of beans (split and scraped) into 1 Liter of High Proof Rum. I did set aside 3 beans and at this point they are still supple and wonderful smelling, they've been kept in a heavy bag and sealed. dw
Question:	What is the approximate weight (in oz) of the 11ct, 13ct, and 26ct
Answer:	The weight is going to be very varied. You will be better off getting the 2oz, if your focus is weight. But just to give you a rough idea, the 11ct will be about 0.65oz give or take, 13ct about 0.8oz, 26ct about 1.5oz. Please note that this is a rough estimate. Sincerely, FITNCLEAN VANILA

Product features

Our Business Model

FITNCLEAN HERBS AND SPICES is a family owned agribusiness which is centered and focused on vanilla beans. We import the finest vanilla beans across the globe, notably from Madagascar, Tahiti, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

We source directly from the farmer to the end-user, sidelining the middlemen hence we are able to offer competitive prices. Also, due to our direct sourcing business model, we are able to shorten the distribution time and limit the storage duration which enables us to offer consistently fresh and fragrance-full vanilla pods to our clients.

At FITNCLEAN VANILLA, we “eat and breath” vanilla beans and there is NO PROBLEM with your vanilla beans WE CAN'T SOLVE.

While we have incorporated different quality checks along the way to make sure the beans that are delivered to you are of the appropriate quality, we understand that the entire process of making finished vanilla bean pods, even the final packaging itself is a tedious manual process. So, any concerns, we like to hear about it.

Any Issues? We will Resolve to your Utmost Gratification

Any Issues?

• Wrong Counts/Quantity
• Wrong Size
• Specks of Molds
• Underwhelming Pods

Let us resolve it.

Grade B Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans - The Choiced Pods for Vanilla Flavor Extraction

Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is the most popular of the 3 cultivated vanilla species (Vanilla planifolia, Vanilla tahitiensis and Vanilla pompona) due to it rich permeating flavor.

· Non-GMO

· Gluten-free

· Kosher friendly

· Raw and All-Natural

Why the Grade B Madagascar Pods are often used for Vanilla Flavor-Alcohol Extraction

• They have low moisture content which means less water and more vanilla mass.
• During the extraction process, the alcohol solvent gets to work on the vanillin without much dilution from the otherwise high moisture content pods.

Madagascar Vanilla Beans Gourmet Grade A

Rich aroma, dense with seeds, oily moist luster, dark brown to black color, at least 5.5” long, and supple. Grade A vanilla Bean typically has vanillin content of ~2-3.5%; moisture of ~ 27 – 35%. As they age, they may develop the remarkable crystal-like features, the expression of high vanillin content.

Madagascar Vanilla Beans Grade A/B

The Grade A/B is often gourmet grade with some imperfections -some splits, lower moisture content (~27%), flatter and/or thinner (low seed density) than a typical grade A. It can be used for cooking, baking, brewing as well as extraction.

Madagascar Vanilla Beans Grade B

Grade B is considered as the extraction grade. It’s usually drier (moisture content about 20%) but could have higher moisture content but small size (less than 5”), dehisce/split or low seed density. Nevertheless, they still maintain their aromatic characteristics.

How To make a Homemade Alcohol -Vanilla Extract

Split open or chop into pieces FITNCLEAN vanilla bean pods into a clean coverable jar containing vodka or your choice alcoholic spirit (~50g vanilla pods for every 16 oz. alcohol). You can scale up or down using the stated ratio as a guide but make sure there is enough alcohol to completely submerge the beans. Tightly close the jar and allow content to macerate for about 6-8 weeks or longer while shaking periodically (every 3-5 days).

The recommendation for pure vanilla-alcohol extract solution is ≥ 100 g of vanilla bean pod per liter using a 35% or greater alcohol.

Different types of alcoholic spirits are used but Vodka and Rum are the most commonly used. Vegetable glycerin oil is also used sometimes.