Grade A Vanilla Beans Bourbon Variety for Ice cream, Desserts & Baked goods (6″+)

Product description: Grade A vanilla beans (pods) with an intense flavour profile, strong aromatics and dark brown oily appearance. They are plump and supple and look visually attractive.

Bourbon variety vanilla pods are also known as Planifolia. They are renowned for their rich earthy vanilla aroma and bringing buttery caramel and cinnamon flavours into ice cream, desserts and baked goods.

Quality: Grade A vanilla pods (also called gourmet). The vanilla is visually attractive so it can be a feature ingredient in gourmet cuisine. Fewer pods are required for more flavour over less time which is why many executive chefs, master brewers and distillers prefer using grade A vanilla pods.

Length: Vanilla pods minimum length for Bourbon (Planifolia) variety is 16cm (6.3 Inch)

Vanillin Content / Moisture Content: 1.8% – 2.0% vanillin / minimum 30% moisture

Variety / Origin: Bourbon (Planifolia) variety vanilla pods. Papua New Guinea origin.

Applications: Ice creams, pastries, baked goods, desserts, beverages, confectionery etc. Flavouring for exotic stews, batters, anglaise and sauces. Flavouring for brewery and distillery uses.

Suggested Dosage: 1 vanilla pod per kg for general use. For brewery and distillery applications use 2-3kg per 1000 litres.

Producers Guarantee: Vanilla pods are free of pesticides and grown in an organic manner without artificial fertilizers. Pods are hand sorted ensuring only the highest quality vanilla pods.

Shelf Life: 24 months in un-opened vacuum pack @ <20°C