Description
Our beans are traditionally cured over several months to ensure that the full
flavor of the vanilla bean is developed. We do not sell quick cured vanilla
beans where the beans are cured in 7 to 10 days. These vanilla beans are
triple inspected. The first inspection takes place during packing and is for
smell, appearance, and mold. The next inspection takes place during vacuum
sealing and is for mold and appearance. The final inspection takes place
before shipment to ensure that the vacuum seal is intact and that there is no
mold. Gourmet vanilla beans are primarily used in desserts like creme brulee
and vanilla ice cream. They can also be used in exotic main courses like
Vanilla Scallops on a Skewer or Turbot with Vanilla, Asparagus Tips, and
Chicken Cocoa Grue Sauce. Some facts about vanilla beans: – Bourbon refers to
the formerly named Bourbon Islands (now Reunion) off of Madagascar. Bourbon
alcohol is not used in vanilla beans. – Vanilla beans are the second most
labor intensive spice after saffron. – They originated in Mexico. – Vanilla
beans must be hand pollinated outside of Mexico because the pollinator, the
Melipona bee, cannot survive outside of Mexico. – When the vanilla orchid
blooms, it must be pollinated within 24 hours or else the boom dies and no
vanilla pod is produced for that bloom. – Vanilla is an orchid, and the beans
are the fruit of the orchid. – It is the only orchid fruit that we eat. –
There are over 200 organic compounds in vanilla. Artificial vanilla (vanillin)
cannot capture the complexity of natural vanilla. – The United States consumes
roughly half of all vanilla beans produced in the world.
Features:
- Beans are at least 4" long but may be cut from longer stock
- Adds a sweet, floral note, Grown in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
- Traditionally cured to ensure full flavor
- Use these vacuum packed vanilla beans for making vanilla extract. Use Grade A for cooking.
- Vanilla beans by Vanilla Products USA are triple inspected for quality
Product Details:
- Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
- #18 in Vanilla Beans
Handling
Unless noted Otherwise in the Item Description, we ship all orders within 2 business days of payment.
Delivery
Most items are shipped within one business day via UPS within the Continental United States.
- Canada shipment can take up to 10 days
- Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico shipment can take up to 10 days, and some items may not be permitted to ship to these locations.
- If any shipment is not permitted to your area, full refund will be issued within two business days.
Return Policy
All returns accepted within 30 days after receiving the item.
- Refund given as money back (no exchanges)
- Return Shipping to be paid by buyer, unless item defective or damaged.
- 15% Restocking fee applies unless return due to defective or damaged product.
- Perishable or Hazardous Goods are not returnable. Returns may require compliance with Manufacturer policies.
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