Madagascar Gourmet Bourbon Vanilla Beans 16–18 cm – Pack of 3 Beans

Discover the excellence of Madagascar Gourmet Bourbon vanilla, an exceptional vanilla renowned for the richness of its aromas, the suppleness of its beans, and its premium quality.

Grown in the SAVA region, in Sambava, this Vanilla planifolia variety is carefully prepared and cured using traditional know-how. It is intended for professionals in pastry, chocolate making, ice cream production, gastronomy, and the premium food industry.

Our Gourmet vanilla beans are classified as non-split. They have a fleshy, supple, and naturally oily appearance, with a color ranging from dark brown to black. Their aromatic profile is rich, sweet, floral, and complex, with an intense and long-lasting vanilla flavor.

With a moisture content between 30% and 38%, the beans retain a soft texture and excellent aromatic richness. Their natural vanillin content ranges from 1.8% to 2.5%.

Each batch undergoes physicochemical and microbiological testing, including screening for pesticide residues, heavy metals, and mycotoxins.

Main Characteristics

Origin: Madagascar
Production and preparation region: SAVA – Sambava
Botanical variety: Vanilla planifolia
Product name: Madagascar Gourmet Bourbon Vanilla Beans
Grade: Gourmet, Non-Split
Harvest and curing season: June to October 2025
Appearance: Whole, fleshy, supple, and oily beans
Color: Dark brown to black
Aroma: Rich, sweet, floral, and complex
Flavor: Intense and deeply vanilla-flavored
Moisture content: 30–38%
Vanillin content: 1.8–2.5%

Packaging and Storage

The vanilla beans are vacuum-packed in transparent food-grade bags to preserve their freshness and aromatic qualities.

Available pack sizes: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, and 1 kg.

Shelf life: 12 to 36 months when stored in the original properly sealed packaging, at room temperature, and protected from air, light, and humidity.

After opening the vacuum-sealed bag, it is recommended to air the beans for 2 to 3 hours in the shade, or for approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour in sunlight, before use.

Recommended Uses

Madagascar Gourmet Bourbon vanilla is ideal for:

• premium pastry;
• chocolate making;
• ice cream production;
• confectionery;
• infused rum and spirits;
• infusions and beverages;
• premium food products;
• gourmet cuisine.

It can be used whole, split, or scraped, as well as for producing vanilla extracts, pastes, powders, and other vanilla-based preparations.

Quality and Safety

The laboratory results for the tested batch indicate:

Pesticide residues: All compounds tested were below 0.010 mg/kg, according to NF EN 15662.

Heavy metals:

• Arsenic: below 0.1 mg/kg
• Cadmium: below 0.1 mg/kg
• Mercury: below 0.05 mg/kg
• Lead: 0.25 mg/kg

Mycotoxins:

• Ochratoxin A: below 0.4 µg/kg
• Total aflatoxins: below 2 µg/kg
• Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2: each below 0.4 µg/kg

Microbiology:

• Salmonella in 25 g: Absent
• Escherichia coli at 44°C: below 10 CFU/g

Authentic Origin

Produced in Madagascar, in the world-renowned SAVA region, this vanilla benefits from a favorable tropical climate and traditional expertise passed down through generations.

Its supple texture, aromatic richness, and natural vanillin content make it a premium ingredient ideally suited to chefs, artisans, processors, and food-industry professionals.