The Finest Quality
Madagascar Vanilla
Vanilla is Good for You!
Vanilla’s many perks extend beyond taste. It’s full of health benefits as well. According to research:
- Vanilla can positively affect your mood via scent.
- Vanilla is anti-inflammatory as it is loaded with antioxidants.
- Vanilla is antimicrobial, which translates into it helps kills and stop the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Vanilla supports brain health by helping to reduce brain cell damage.
- Vanilla can, when used properly, help reduce bacteria associated with obesity.
Read more about vanilla’s benefits HERE
Vanilla Beans
Specifications
Grade 1: Gourmet beans NFN-TK –NFSNFN/TK
- Vanillin Content: 1.6% minimum on UV
- Moisture Content :between 28-32%
- NFS Vanillin Content: 1.6% minimum on UV
- Moisture Content: between 25-30%)
- Length: 5′ (55 lbs Includes Packaging)
- Carton Contents: (5) Five 11 lbs vacuum bags of beans
Grade 2: Red extraction beans Whole NFR/ Split FR
- Vanillin Content: 1.6% minimum on UV
- Moisture Content: between 19-22%
- Length : 5′ (55 lbs Includes Packaging)
- Carton Contents:
(1) One 50 lb plastic bag of beans
Grade 3: Loose Beans
- Vanillin Content: 1.4% minimum on UV
- Moisture Content:
between 17-19% - Package Weight: 40 lbs
- Carton Contents: (1) One 40 lb plastic bag of beans
Product lifetime: 20 years, if well preserved
Vanilla Processing
We boil the vanilla at 158 degrees for less than a minute
We sweat the vanilla in boxes for three days.
We leave the vanilla indoors warmed in blankets.
We sun dry the vanilla in order to stabilize the vanillin content and humidity level.
The Harvest Process
from start to finish takes 3 months