# VanillaNice — Full Content Reference > VanillaNice is a direct-source supplier of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans. All products originate from a single farming area: the SAVA region of northeast Madagascar. The company sells to pastry chefs, extract makers, food manufacturers, and wholesale buyers worldwide. There are no intermediaries between the SAVA farmers and the end customer. ## Company Overview - **Website:** https://www.vanillanice.com - **Origin:** SAVA Region, Madagascar (single-origin, not blended) - **Variety:** Vanilla planifolia (Bourbon vanilla) — plus one hybrid (Tsy Taitry) - **Shipping:** DHL Express worldwide, 5–9 business days to US, EU, Australia, South Korea, Japan; shipping is included in the displayed price - **Documents:** Phytosanitary Certificate included; COA and Certificate of Origin on request - **Retail minimum:** 1 kg via Stripe (instant checkout) - **Wholesale minimum:** 10 kg via email quote; 25 kg+ eligible for recurring supply contracts - **Currency:** USD --- ## Products ### Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans - **URL:** https://www.vanillanice.com/vanilla-beans-bulk/grade-a-vanilla-bean/ - **Grade:** A (gourmet / premium) - **Length:** 15–18 cm - **Moisture:** 30–35% - **Vanillin content:** 1–2% - **Appearance:** whole, black-brown, oily, flexible pods - **Best for:** pastry, gourmet cooking, infusions, applications where appearance matters - **Packaging:** vacuum-sealed, kraft box - **Shelf life:** 24 months properly stored - **Prices:** 1 kg = $199.95 | 2 kg = $349.95 | 5 kg = $749.00 | 10 kg = $1,299.00 ### Grade B Madagascar Vanilla Beans - **URL:** https://www.vanillanice.com/vanilla-beans-bulk/grade-b-vanilla-beans/ - **Grade:** B - **Moisture:** 18–25% - **Vanillin content:** 1–2% - **Appearance:** split, shorter, brownish — fully aromatic - **Best for:** extract, infusion and food processing; bulk orders from 1–10 kg direct, quote for 10 kg+ - **Note:** Commonly selected for extraction and infusion due to its lower moisture content ### Grade C Vanilla Beans (Industrial) - **URL:** https://www.vanillanice.com/vanilla-beans-bulk/grade-c-vanilla-beans/ - **Grade:** C ("kitsa" — cut/broken pieces) - **Best for:** large-scale industrial extract production, vanilla powder manufacturing - **Note:** Most cost-effective Madagascar vanilla option ### Madagascar Vanilla Bean Powder - **URL:** https://www.vanillanice.com/vanilla-beans-bulk/vanilla-bean-powder/ - **Description:** 100% pure ground Madagascar vanilla beans, no fillers, no carriers, no additives - **Best for:** professional bakers, food manufacturers, extract makers, spice blends - **Price from:** $265/kg ### Madagascar Vanilla Caviar (Seeds) - **URL:** https://www.vanillanice.com/vanilla-beans-bulk/vanilla-bean-seeds-caviar/ - **Description:** Pure extracted Bourbon vanilla seeds ("caviar") — a concentrate - **Best for:** pastry chefs, chocolatiers, premium ice cream makers — replaces dozens of whole beans per ounce - **Price from:** $199.95 ### Madagascar Tsy Taitry Vanilla Beans - **URL:** https://www.vanillanice.com/vanilla-beans-bulk/madagascar-pompona-vanilla-bean/ - **Variety:** Vanilla planifolia x pompona hybrid - **Profile:** more fruity, floral, and aromatic than standard Bourbon vanilla - **Best for:** innovative pastry chefs, premium flavour houses seeking unusual vanilla character - **Price from:** $125.00 --- ## Wholesale & Bulk - **URL:** https://www.vanillanice.com/madagascar-vanilla-wholesale/ - Wholesale pricing starts at 10 kg orders - Recurring supply available for larger or repeat orders, subject to lot availability and agreed commercial terms - Export documents (Phytosanitary, COA, Certificate of Origin) provided - Japan wholesale: https://www.vanillanice.com/madagascar-vanilla-wholesale-jp/ - South Korea wholesale: https://www.vanillanice.com/madagascar-vanilla-wholesale-korea/ - French-language page: https://www.vanillanice.com/vanille-de-madagascar/ --- ## Trust Signals - Single-origin SAVA — not blended from multiple origins, every batch is traceable - No intermediaries — direct from farmer to buyer, no broker margins - Export-ready documents — Phytosanitary included; COA and Certificate of Origin on request - DHL Express worldwide — 5–9 business days to major markets - Flexible quantities — 1 kg retail via Stripe through 10 kg+ wholesale via email --- ## FAQ Highlights **What is the difference between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans?** Grade A beans are premium gourmet quality: moist, oily, flexible, and visually perfect — ideal for pastry and infusions where appearance matters. Grade B beans are extract-grade: drier, sometimes split, but equally aromatic and preferred for making vanilla extract. **What is the minimum order?** Retail: 1 kg via Stripe. Bulk quotes: 10 kg via email. Recurring contracts: 25 kg+. **How long do vanilla beans last?** Grade A: 18–24 months stored properly in a cool, dark, airtight container. Do not refrigerate (moisture causes mould). **Are export documents available?** Yes — Phytosanitary Certificate, COA, and Certificate of Origin are all available on request. **Where does VanillaNice source its vanilla?** Exclusively from the SAVA region of northeast Madagascar. Single-origin, not blended. --- ## Blog Articles - **Vanilla Bean Grades Explained** — https://www.vanillanice.com/vanilla-bean-grades-madagascar-vanilla/ Complete guide: Grade A vs B vs C vs Powder vs Caviar vs Tsy Taitry, specifications, use cases. - **How to Store Vanilla Beans** — https://www.vanillanice.com/5-essential-steps-how-to-store-vanilla-beans/ 5 tips to maximise shelf life to 24 months; why refrigeration causes mould. - **Vanilla Beans Explained: Species, Origins & Why Madagascar Leads** — https://www.vanillanice.com/fascinating-world-of-vanilla-bean/ Vanilla planifolia vs Tahitian vanilla; why SAVA Madagascar produces top-quality Bourbon vanilla. - **Madagascar Vanilla Farming Journey** — https://www.vanillanice.com/vanilla-farming-madagascar-journey/ From cultivation and hand-pollination through the 6–9 month curing process to export-ready beans. - **How Vanilla Beans Are Grown** — https://www.vanillanice.com/how-are-vanilla-beans-grown-from-madagascar-farmer/ Farmer-perspective cultivation guide: planting, pollination, harvest timing. - **From Wild to Bourbon Vanilla** — https://www.vanillanice.com/wild-madagascar-vanilla-to-bourbon-vanilla-beans/ The traditional curing method that transforms green pods into dark, oily, aromatic Bourbon vanilla. - **Making Pure Vanilla Extract with Grade B Beans** — https://www.vanillanice.com/grade-b-vanilla-beans-pure-vanilla-extract-guide/ Bean-to-bottle extract production: ratios, alcohol selection, maceration time, scaling. - **Natural Vanilla Flavor vs. Synthetic Vanillin** — https://www.vanillanice.com/natural-vanilla-flavor-vs-synthetic-vanilla/ Cost, flavour complexity, labelling, and regulatory differences for food manufacturers.