VANILLIA BEANS

Vanilia beans i. Vanilia Tahitian Tahitian vanilla beans from Indonesia are generally shorter, plumper, and contain a much higher oil and water content than Bourbon beans. The aroma is flowery, fruity with a smooth flavor. They are often described as smelling like licorice, cherries, or wine. Gourmet pastry chefs love to work with the Tahitian (Tahitensis) variety, which are perfect for many applications. Tahitian Vanilla comes from the fruit of an orchid variety called Vanilla Tahitensis which is a completely different species than the Bourbon (Planifolia) varieties from Madagascar. Tahitian beans are more delicate than Bourbon beans with completely different flavor profile - they are flowery, fruity and anisic with a smooth flavor. Gourmet pastry chefs love to work with the bulk Tahitian vanilla beans because of their sweet floral flavor. ii. Vanillia planifolia Indonesian Planifolia Vanilla Beans are sweet and creamy like their cousins from Madagascar, with a more complex flavor profile that finishes with unique earthy/woody undertones. They are bold, with slightly fruity, fig-like notes reminiscent of Tonga vanilla beans. They stand up well against stronger flavors like chocolate and caramel, but can also be used in any application that calls for Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, to add a bit more sophistication to your favorite dessert. The current lot of Indonesian vanilla beans are very plump, pliable and moist. "Though Indonesia produced only commodity-grade beans for years, its offerings are on the upswing. The world's second-largest vanilla exporter now delivers beans that sit between Mexico's and Madagascar's in appearance and boast a distinctly raisiny, acidic, prune-like flavor. Try putting these beans to use in chocolate-based desserts like brownies or hot cocoa. The quality of Indonesian beans varies vastly, so buy them only from a trusted source." iii. Vanillia exctrac Indonesian Pure Vanilla Extract is crafted from premium, hand-selected Indonesian vanilla beans. We use a proprietary cold extraction process to gently preserve more than 300 delicate flavors, resulting in a strong, upfront flavor profile with woody, smoky notes. Unlike many other vanillas, Indonesian vanilla offers more flavor stability, making it the perfect choice for high-heat and slow-baked applications. Additionally, Indonesian Pure Vanilla Extract complements the sweetness in chocolate- and dairy-based recipes, providing a valuable flavor boost.