Gourmet Bourbon Vanilla Beans by Weight

Black Gourmet Grade A Bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar, 14–16 cm, grown and cured by our own family in the SAVA region, with no auction middlemen. The by-weight format: the economical middle ground between per-bean packs and bulk by the kilo. Origin & terroir Our family grows this vanilla in the SAVA region, around Sambava, Madagascar. The beans are slow-cured for 3 to 6 months in trunks, under controlled temperature and humidity, then sorted by hand. Grade: Gourmet Grade A, supple, oily, glossy beans, 0% splits (category I of the NF ISO 5565-2 standard) Size: 14–16 cm, bean-by-bean gauge grading, visual and UV checks Vanillin: 1.4–3% (HPLC-measured, contractual guarantee of at least 1.4%) Moisture: 30–38% (Karl Fischer) Tasting & uses Designed for demanding pastry work and heavy vanilla users: high-end pastry, fine dining, hotels, ice cream makers, chocolatiers. Storage 36 months vacuum-sealed, kept cool and away from light. The format Your choice of 100 g, 250 g or 500 g, food-grade PE/PA vacuum packing, protected from light. Stock in France (Bessan, Hérault): ships within 48 hours.