Black Bourbon vanilla, Grade A 16-17 cm
Price range: 15 € through 179 €
Bourbon vanilla Grade A pods, 16-17 cm, from Madagascar — the professional format. Black, glossy, plentiful pulp. Ideal for creams, ice cream and ganaches.
Vanilla Bourbon Black Grade A 16-17 cm from Madagascar — The Chefs Format
The Bourbon black vanilla Grade A 16-17 cm from Madagascar is the preferred format of professional pastry chefs, ice cream makers and chocolatiers. Long, supple and richly aromatic, it offers an ideal size/price/vanillin balance recognized by professionals.
Aromatic Profile
Intense aroma with deep notes of cocoa, dried fruit and light woody hints. The pod is fleshy along its whole length and releases an abundant amount of seeds upon incision.
Recommended Uses
- High-quality pastry creams, crème brûlée, custard
- Premium ice creams and top-of-the-range sorbets
- White chocolate ganaches, entremets and fine tarts
- Spiced rums, professional extracts, long infusions
ⓘ Technical Information
| Botanical species / family | Vanilla planifolia / Orchidaceae |
| Commercial grade | Superior Gourmet |
| Moisture | 32–35% maximum |
| Vanillin content | 1.5–2.4% |
| Technical spec criteria | Length 16–17 cm, moisture, vanillin, plump and supple appearance, black color, intense aroma, defects, microbiology, pesticides |
| Available packaging | 5 / 10 / 20 / 40 pods; 250 g; 500 g; 1 kg; B2B carton |
| Main use | Pastry chefs, ice cream makers, chocolatiers, premium retailers |
| FR/EU compliance | ISO 5565; EU pesticide MRLs; EU contaminants; microbiology; FR labeling |
Storage
Store in an airtight tube, away from light, at 15–20°C. Optimal shelf life: 12 to 24 months. B2B carton packaging available on request for professional use.
Why Choose My Spices Land?
My Spices Land selects its 16-17 cm pods directly from producers in the SAVA region (Sambava, Antalaha, Vohémar, Andapa), the cradle of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. Full traceability, quality control on receipt, shipped within 24–48h from France.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this size recommended by professionals?
The 16-17 cm size offers the best balance between pod length, vanillin content (up to 2.4%) and price. It’s the size chosen by MOF-certified pastry chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Do you offer professional pricing for large quantities?
Yes, contact us via the contact form for a custom B2B quote starting from 5 kg.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 cm |
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