Bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar
arrow_backTo the overviewBourbon vanilla (Vanilla Planifolia) originates from a specific species of orchid, and from early blooming to the finished vanilla pod, the bean undergoes a process that includes hand-pollination of each individual flower on the plant.
At harvest, the vanilla is green and undergoes extensive processing, including blanching and subsequent stays in a sauna, before being dried outdoors. Each vanilla bean is massaged repeatedly during the curing process to achieve a soft and rich texture. This entire process can take up to 6 months.
A vanilla farmer in Madagascar produces about 150 kg of green vanilla pods per year, which equates to 25 kg of dried vanilla.
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