{"product_id":"gousses-de-vanille-bourbon-madagascar","title":"XXL Pods • Organic Bourbon Vanilla • Grand Cru from Madagascar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe famous vanilla from Madagascar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadagascar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intense aromatic bouquet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuality \"Grand Cru XXL\" vanilla pods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use your vanilla pods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ethical vanilla\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Madagascar, we buy our vanilla from plantations owned by women, to support their autonomy and promote the education of their children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to store vanilla pods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many vanilla pods for a recipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Bourbon vanilla and Tahitian vanilla?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadagascar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Grand Cru\" quality mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre your vanilla pods natural?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 100% natural, without additives or preservatives: only Bourbon vanilla pods from Madagascar, hand-picked and traditionally aged.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanillia","offers":[{"title":"L • 14-16cm","offer_id":49229968572757,"sku":"LaSambava_Vanizip_5gousses","price":157.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL • 16-18cm","offer_id":48365948109141,"sku":"LaSambava_Vanizip_15gousses","price":293.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/7196\/4041\/files\/B0949K5ZCK.MAIN.jpg?v=1752010077","url":"https:\/\/vanillia.com\/en-se\/products\/bourbon-vanilla-beans-madagascar","provider":"Vanillia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}