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10 Madagascar Vanilla Beans Grade A Whole Vanilla Pods For Vanilla Extract And Baking
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Jl Gourmet ImportsProduct Type
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Description
Description
Moist And Plump Vanilla Beans. 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. Its 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.
Safety & Compliance
Safety & Compliance
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are Madagascar vanilla beans used for? A: Madagascar vanilla beans are ideal for making vanilla extract, enhancing baked goods like cakes and cookies, and adding depth to desserts such as ice cream, custards, and buttercream frostings.
- Q: How should I store vanilla beans to maintain freshness? A: To keep your Madagascar vanilla beans fresh, store them in a cool, dark place in an airtight container. You can also wrap them in wax paper and keep them vacuum sealed to preserve their rich aroma and flavor.
- Q: What is the difference between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans? A: Grade A vanilla beans, like these Madagascar beans, are moist, plump, and have a strong aroma, making them perfect for culinary use. Grade B beans are drier and often used for making extracts due to their concentrated flavor.
- Q: Can I use vanilla beans in soap making or candle making? A: Yes, Madagascar vanilla beans can be used in soap making and candle making to impart a delightful fragrance. Simply scrape the caviar from the beans or infuse the pods in your base for a natural vanilla scent.
- Q: How do I extract the flavor from vanilla beans? A: To extract flavor from Madagascar vanilla beans, split the bean lengthwise and scrape out the caviar. You can add both the caviar and the pod to your recipe, or steep the pod in liquids like milk or cream for enhanced flavor.