Pastry & gourmet
Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans
Premium whole Bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar. Oily, black-brown, flexible pods — 15–18 cm, moisture 30–35%. Ideal for pastry, extract, and gourmet applications.
For bakeries, extract makers, gourmet brands & resellers. Repeat supply available. Standard export documentation on every shipment. DHL Express from Madagascar. Supplied through our FDA-registered Madagascar facility.
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We reply within 1 business day and prepare export documentation for each shipment. Recurring supply is available, subject to lot availability and agreed terms.
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Product Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans?
Grade A beans are premium-quality: moist, oily, flexible, and consistent in appearance. They are ideal for gourmet use, infusions, and applications where appearance matters. Grade B beans are extract-grade — drier, shorter, and sometimes split — but equally aromatic and preferred for making vanilla extract.
What size are Grade A Madagascar vanilla beans?
Grade A Madagascar vanilla beans are whole pods measuring 15–18 cm in length.
How should Grade A vanilla beans be stored?
Store Grade A vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. See our full storage guide for detailed recommendations.
Can I order export documents (Phytosanitary, COA, Certificate of Origin)?
Every export shipment is prepared with a phytosanitary certificate, commercial invoice, and packing list as standard documentation. A Certificate of Origin or laboratory analysis (COA) can be added when required for your destination, shipment, or customs process — mention this in your order notes or quote request.
What is the minimum order for a bulk quote?
Bulk quotes start at 10 kg. For larger or recurring needs, supply can be planned around your expected volume, subject to current lot availability and agreed commercial terms.
Is DHL shipping included in the displayed price?
Yes, DHL Express shipping is included in the price shown.
Grade A Madagascar vanilla beans are whole Vanilla planifolia (Bourbon) pods, grown in the SAVA region and classified as Grade A (gourmet). Sold as plump, flexible whole pods rather than cut pieces, their moisture content keeps them supple and suited to whole-pod culinary use — scraping seeds, infusing, or presenting the pod itself in a finished dish.
Grade A Specifications
The specifications above reflect what makes Grade A suited to gourmet and pastry use: moisture in the 30–35% range keeps the pods pliable enough to split and scrape by hand, while their 15–18 cm length and whole, oily appearance make them suitable for recipes where the pod itself — not just the extracted seeds — is part of the presentation. Vacuum-sealed kraft-box packaging protects that moisture and aroma from harvest through delivery, and pods keep for up to 24 months when stored properly.
Recommended Uses
- Pastry — Whole pods can be split and scraped for custards, creams, and doughs where visible seeds are part of the presentation.
- Bakery — Infused into batters or syrups for cakes, breads, and viennoiserie.
- Custards & creams — The moist, oily pod scrapes easily, releasing seeds into crème anglaise, pastry cream, and similar bases.
- Ice cream & gelato — Pods can be steeped directly in dairy bases before churning.
- Chocolate & confectionery — Used for infusions in ganache, pralines, and chocolate work.
- Sauces & culinary applications — Whole-pod infusion works well in reductions and dessert sauces.
- Premium food manufacturing — Suited to recipes where whole-bean or visible-seed presentation is part of the product spec.
Why Choose Grade A?
- Higher moisture than Grade B, keeping pods supple and easy to work with
- Plump and flexible, straightforward to split and scrape
- Sold as whole pods — useful when whole-pod presentation matters
- A direct choice when a recipe calls for whole vanilla pods rather than an extract or processed form
Grade A vs Grade B
Grade A and Grade B are both Madagascar vanilla grades suited to different applications. Grade A has higher moisture (30–35%) and is sold as whole, plump pods — the choice when appearance and whole-pod use matter. Grade B has lower moisture (18–25%) and is commonly used for extraction and infusion, where the pod itself isn't the focus.
Compare Madagascar Vanilla Grades →
Packaging & Shipping
Grade A beans are vacuum-sealed in a kraft box to preserve moisture and aroma during transit, and shipped via DHL Express from Madagascar. DHL shipping is included in the displayed price.
Quality & Export Documentation
Every export shipment is prepared with a phytosanitary certificate, commercial invoice, and packing list as standard documentation. A Certificate of Origin or laboratory analysis can be added when required for your destination, shipment, or customs process. Laboratory results apply to the specific tested sample or batch and should not be treated as permanent specifications for every future lot.
View Sample Lab Reports & Export Documents →
Ordering Grade A Vanilla Beans
1–10 kg — Buy directly from this page via instant checkout.
10 kg+ — Request a bulk quote for pricing and lead time.
Recurring supply — Available subject to current lot availability and agreed commercial terms.
Storage
Store Grade A vanilla beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. See our full storage guide for detailed recommendations.
