Organic Gourmet Vanilla Bean Pods — Fair Trade from Madagascar

From Farm to Kitchen: Gourmet Vanilla Pods Sourced from a small, sustainable farm in Madagascar, these gourmet vanilla beans are the perfect choice for those seeking top-tier quality. Certified organic and fair trade, our gourmet pods are ideal for making smooth, creamy vanilla extract or for adding a burst of flavor to your culinary creations. Scraping out the rich vanilla caviar is an easy, as these are soft and pliable. The moisture content is around 25% which is considered a Grade B vanilla pod. These are excellent for culinary use, extract and paste. If making vanilla powder, we recommend our vanilla splits. Details: Certified Organic (USDA & ECOCERT) Certified Fair Trade (Fair for Life) Packaged in compostable refill bags Recipe sheet for making extract included Glass bottles not included Note: Packaging is not designed for long-term storage. Use promptly or transfer to an airtight container. Available in Three Sizes: Single Bean: Approx. 4 grams per bean 23 Grams (0.8 oz): 6–8 beans, makes 8 fluid ounces of extract 93 Grams (3.3 oz): 25–30 beans, makes 32 fluid ounces of extract Making Vanilla Extract? Find extract-making supplies here. For full instructions on making vanilla products, click here. Whole Pods vs. Splits: What’s the Difference? Our vanilla splits are an industry seconds product, ideal for making extract, paste, and powder due to their very low moisture content. These beans are often dry, brittle, and may come in pieces—easily snapped with your fingers. Because of this, they aren’t suitable for baking or scraping out vanilla caviar. In contrast, our whole beans are soft, pliable, and perfect for culinary use. You can easily cut them open and scrape out the rich vanilla caviar inside. Gneiss Spice whole beans come from a small, certified organic farm in Madagascar, ensuring top quality and sustainable sourcing. How Do I Make Vanilla Extract? It’s easy! Simply remove the beans from the package and slice them lengthwise to expose the fragrant vanilla caviar inside. Place the beans in an airtight quart jar and fill the jar with alcohol, making sure the beans are completely submerged. Give it a good shake, and then wait for the magic to happen! Pro tip: Don’t forget to compost our packaging—it's plant-based and compostable! How Many Vanilla Pods Do I Need? Since vanilla pods vary in size, it’s best to measure by weight rather than by the number of pods. To make this easier, we offer our vanilla in pouches based on the amount of paste or extract you want to create. For 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of single-fold vanilla extract, you’ll need 23 grams (0.8 oz), which is roughly 5–8 beans, depending on their size. For 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) of single-fold vanilla extract, you’ll need 93 grams (3.3 oz), approximately 20–30 beans. We recommend making at least 1 cup of extract at a time to ensure consistent flavor. NEW! Shop our Vanilla Extract Gift Kit Bundle to make four gift bottles of vanilla extract for your friends and family.