Gousse of Bourbon Vanilla of Madagascar (2 pièces)

Bourbon vanilla beans are supple, black*, fleshy, shiny, fragrant, unsplit and soft to the touch. They release far more aroma than the dry vanilla generally sold.

Product benefits :

• Soft and fleshy
• Highest aromatic concentration

Characteristics :

• Packaging: by 2
• Origin : Bourbon Madagascar
• Variety: Vanilla panifolia

What is a vanilla pod?

Vanilla is a spice. It comes from the fruit of certain tropical orchids.

Want to know all about vanilla? Read our article How to use vanilla beans

Where do Bourbon vanilla beans come from?

Bourbon vanilla comes from Madagascar or the Comoros. It is a quality of vanilla that offers the highest concentration of aromas.

It will perfume all your desserts, pastries and creams!

What are Gourmet vanilla beans?

The "GOURMET" size corresponds to a pod length of between 14 and 17 cm.

What are black vanilla beans?

* The top-of-the-range vanilla represents 5% of production in the best years. Not to be confused with "TK" vanilla, which is of inferior quality and resembles black vanilla, but can be recognized by its slight reddish lines or spots.

What can I do with a vanilla pod?

Ideal for general pastry-making: creams, cookies, ice creams, mousses, entremets..

Vanilla beans can also be used in savory recipes: vanilla goes very well with shellfish, poultry and pork.

How do I use a vanilla pod?

Vanilla beans are used as they are. Vanilla beans can be used in all kinds of applications, hot or cold, savory or sweet.

Dosage depends on your taste, desired intensity and mood.

Recommended dosage: 1 to 3 beans per liter of preparation (to be adapted according to the application).

How to prepare vanilla beans

To use a vanilla pod properly, cut it in half, then split the halves in half lengthwise.

Then, using the back of a knife blade, scrape out the black seeds.

You can then add them to your preparation.

What to do with empty vanilla beans?

After emptying them, you can add the vanilla beans to your preparation, along with the seeds, to give it even more flavor.

Or you can reuse them in a variety of ways:

• As an infusion in milk or cream,
• To make rhum arrangé,
• To make vanilla oil,
• To make vanilla sugar,
• To make vanilla powder,
• To make liquid vanilla extract.

How do I store my vanilla beans?

Vanilla beans should be stored at room temperature, away from light, in their sealed packaging.