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Grade A – Gourmet Black Vanilla (Madagascar Bourbon)
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Superior Flavor Profile
Vanilla Planifolia beans from Madagascar are renowned for their rich, complex, and creamy flavor profile, making them the most sought-after vanilla globally.
Unique Terroir
The humid climate and volcanic soil of Madagascar’s SAVA region (Antalaha, Sambava, Vohemar, Andapa) create the perfect conditions for growing exceptional vanilla.
High Vanillin Content
Premium Grade A beans typically boast 1.8% to 2.2% vanillin, delivering an intense aroma and taste that elevates any culinary creation.
Hand-Pollinated Perfection
Each vanilla orchid is meticulously hand-pollinated by skilled local farmers, a labor-intensive process ensuring the highest quality beans.
Extended Curing Process
An extensive 3-6 month curing process develops the beans’ unparalleled aroma and deep, nuanced flavor, distinguishing them from all others.
Our Commitment to Quality & Ethical Sourcing
- Direct partnerships with over 500 smallholder farmers in Madagascar’s SAVA region, fostering strong community ties and fair practices. We believe in building lasting relationships, providing consistent support and ensuring transparency in every transaction. This direct engagement allows us to understand and address the specific needs of our farming communities.
- Strict 15-point quality control inspection applied to every bean, from harvest through export, guaranteeing premium standards. Our rigorous process includes visual inspection for size, plumpness, and absence of defects, aroma evaluation, and meticulous checks for proper curing, ensuring only the highest grade vanilla beans reach our customers.
- Traditional “killing,” sun-drying, and sweating methods employed for curing beans, preserving their natural essence and maximizing flavor development. This time-honored, labor-intensive process, spanning 3-6 months, allows the complex vanillin compounds to fully develop, resulting in the rich, deep, and nuanced flavor profile Madagascar vanilla is celebrated for, unmatched by faster, artificial methods.
- Full traceability from farm to fork, providing complete transparency regarding the origin and journey of our vanilla beans. Each batch can be traced back to its specific farming community, ensuring authenticity and accountability throughout our supply chain.