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12 Tahitian Vanilla Beans Grade A For Extract, Cooking And Baking. 6"-7" Fresh Non-Gmo Gourmet Whole Pods By Fitnclean Vanilla.
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Vanilla tahitiensis otherwise known as Tahitian Vanilla is cultivated mostly along the arable lands of the south pacific especially French Polynesia-Tahiti, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. The Tahitian Vanilla, unlike the Madagascar Bourbon species (Vanilla planifolia) is rare; it’s only a small fraction (~1%) 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 plumper than the Madagascar Bourbon species, and have higher oil and moisture content. Vanilla bean pods are graded after they are conditioned and ready for use. The grading is based on moisture content, length of the pod and lack of dehiscence/wholesomeness of appearance. High moisture content, long, oily and dark seed pods with no splits/dehisces are given the highest grade, A, the Gourmet grade. The Gourmet grade/Prime grade/Grade A, typically has about 30% moisture content, are 5” or longer and 1lb contains about 100 pods. The grade B beans have about 15-25% moisture content, are relatively shorter, may have some blemishes and 1lb contains between 140-160 bean pods. The conditioned fruit seed pod with the vanilla flavor houses thousands of tiny, black seeds. The pods and the seeds are both useful for culinary purposes.
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- Q: What are Tahitian vanilla beans and how do they differ from Madagascar vanilla beans? A: Tahitian vanilla beans, scientifically known as Vanilla tahitiensis, are renowned for their unique floral aroma and flavor. Unlike Madagascar vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia), Tahitian beans are rarer, making up only about 1% of the world’s vanilla production. They are plumper, have higher oil and moisture content, and offer a distinct taste profile, setting them apart as 'The Queen of Vanilla'.
- Q: How should I store Tahitian vanilla beans to maintain their freshness? A: To keep your Tahitian vanilla beans fresh, store them in an airtight bag in a cool, dry place. Avoid refrigeration as it can cause them to lose moisture and flavor. Properly stored, these beans can maintain their quality for up to a year.
- Q: What culinary uses are best for Tahitian vanilla beans? A: Tahitian vanilla beans are versatile and ideal for a variety of culinary applications. They can enhance the flavor of desserts, ice creams, beverages like coffee, and are excellent for baking and brewing. Their rich floral taste makes them a popular choice for creating extracts as well.
- Q: What is the moisture content of Grade A Tahitian vanilla beans? A: Grade A Tahitian vanilla beans typically have about 30% moisture content. They are characterized by their long, oily, and dark seed pods, which have no splits or blemishes, ensuring the highest quality for culinary uses.
- Q: Are these Tahitian vanilla beans non-GMO and ethically sourced? A: Yes, the Tahitian vanilla beans offered are non-GMO and are sourced from fair market price peasant farmers in Tahiti and Indonesia. This commitment to ethical sourcing ensures both quality and sustainability in the vanilla supply chain.