The famous vanilla from Madagascar
Madagascar vanilla is the most well-known and widespread vanilla: the vanilla of our childhood. This so-called "Bourbon" vanilla comes from the most prestigious plantations on the island. Each vanilla pod is carefully hand-picked, scalded, sun-dried, and then aged for many months to develop a rich and intense vanilla aroma.
An intense aromatic bouquet
This Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar offers remarkable aromatic richness, with warm notes of cocoa, honey, and caramel, ideal for enhancing your creams, pastries, ice creams, and gourmet desserts.
Quality "Grand Cru XXL" vanilla pods
Selected one by one, our vanilla pods are plump, flexible, and of exceptional length (18 to 20 cm), ensuring a high concentration of seeds and aromas. They represent the best of the Madagascar harvest, the high-end of Bourbon vanilla.
How to use your vanilla pods
Split the vanilla pod in half lengthwise, scrape the seeds with the tip of a knife, and then infuse the whole pod in a warm liquid (milk, cream) to release all its flavors. Do not throw away the infused pod: dry it to flavor your sugar.
Storage
Store your vanilla pods in their resealable case, away from light and heat. When well stored, they retain all their aroma for over a year and remain flexible.
An ethical vanilla
In Madagascar, we buy our vanilla from plantations owned by women, to support their autonomy and promote the education of their children.
Frequently asked questions
How to store vanilla pods?
Keep them in their resealable case, dry, away from light and heat. Avoid the refrigerator, which promotes humidity and mold. When well stored, they last over a year.
How many vanilla pods for a recipe?
Generally, count 1 pod for 50 cl of liquid (custard, flan, rice pudding) or for a family cake. For a more intense flavor, increase to 2 pods.
What is the difference between Bourbon vanilla and Tahitian vanilla?
Madagascar Bourbon vanilla offers a classic, warm, and indulgent profile (cocoa, caramel, honey), perfect for baking. Tahitian vanilla is more floral and aniseed, prized in creative cooking and perfumery.
What does "Grand Cru" quality mean?
"Grand Cru" refers to our finest pods: long, plump, flexible, and rich in seeds, selected rigorously from the best of the harvest. It guarantees maximum aromatic concentration.
Are your vanilla pods natural?
Yes, 100% natural, without additives or preservatives: only Bourbon vanilla pods from Madagascar, hand-picked and traditionally aged.
