Vanilla Bean Pods - Certified Organic & Fair Trade from Madagascar

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$ 4.99 $ 6.00

From the farm to you! This batch of Grade B extract beans is from a small farm in Madagascar. Madagascar beans make an amazing extract that's smooth and creamy!  These are grade B extract-quality beans, which are smaller, have a lower moisture and higher vanillin content. 

Three buying options:

  • Single bean (approximate size 4 gram bean) 
  • 23 grams (0.8 oz); 6-8 extract-grade vanilla beans to make 8 fluid ounces extract (1 cup)
  • 93 grams (3.3 oz); 25-30 extract-grade vanilla beans to make 32 fluid ounces extract (1 quart)
Details:
  • Certified organic by USDA and ECOCERT.
  • Certified fair trade by Fair for Life.
  • Packaged in compostable refill bags.
  • Recipe sheet for making extract included.
  • Glass bottles not included. 

Packaging not meant for long-term storage! Buy the amount of beans you will use or transfer to airtight container. 

Making extract? Check out our Vanilla Extract DIY Kits, decanting bottles or swing top bottles.

Vanilla FAQs:

Why not grade A beans? Grade A beans, with their plump and shiny appearance have a higher moisture content. Chefs love them for cooking, as their flavor is more easily absorbed into a dish. However, due to the higher moisture content, they have less vanilla flavor per ounce. When making extract, we want the uglier, yet more flavorful Grade B beans.

How do I make extract? It's easy! Remove beans from package, slice in half the long way, to expose the vanilla seeds. Place in airtight quart jar and fill jar with alcohol, making sure to completely cover beans. Shake + wait! 

How many beans do I need?

  • To make 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of single-fold vanilla extract, you will need 23 grams (0.8 oz) or 5-8 vanilla beans depending on size.
  • To make 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) of single-fold vanilla extract, you will need 93 grams (3.3 oz) or 20-30 vanilla beans depending on size.
  • We do not recommend making extract in quantities smaller than 1 cup.

What else do I need?

  • Vodka or bourbon! If you're looking for a non-alcoholic option, you can use food-grade glycerin.
  • Time! Bottle should sit 6-8 weeks; 6 months is better.
  • If gifting, you can decant into smaller bottles