12 Large Vanilla Beans For Making Vanilla Extract Grade A - NON-GMO Planifolia Type Bulk, 6-8 Inches Grade A+

Amazing vanilla beans, made several bottles of vanilla extract and months later it is delicious

Smell amazing and well packaged/fully sealed as pictured. Can't wait to make coffee syrup and bake with these. They taste amazing and I prefer the organic certified beans for ease of mind. I used some to make creme brulèe and it was so good. This was a great deal for the size of the package.

These beans are awesome! They are plump and full of the “caviar”. Perfect for making Vanilla Extract.

Sealed in very heavy plastic bag. No leaks. Best by date on package Aug 28 2030 All very near 6.5 inches, non less nore 7 inches. All plump and good layer of seeds. All in good and not slit. A correct woodsy, deep taste and flavor. I ate a nice size piece and am smiling for the deep natural flavor. The smell and touch makes me think they may have dipped in a glycerin or oily product for help to stay preserved. It is a very light coating and a rinse will take care of it. They are as they should be and will make a nice flavorful addition to foods.

TL/DR - you need more than a couple beans in a jar of alcohol if you’re making vanilla extract These are amazing Indonesian beans, especially for the price. These beans aren’t as big as other varieties, but it is what you should expect for an Indonesian bean. They mostly have a very good amount of caviar in them. I can see if someone doesn’t actually know what to expect from a vanilla bean they would think they aren’t plump, but if you have any doubts go by a bean from your local grocery store. If your store in vodka, you will have an easier time getting all the seeds (aka caviar) out. They are very fresh and pliable (as they should be) and have a great scent. If you think they smell weird, lightly rub on your inner wrist and smell 15 minutes later (so the scent isn’t so concentrated). A lot of the pictures of “mold” on here isn’t actually mold, it is vanillin (the compound that gives the flavor you all know and love as vanilla). I ordered a few packages of these, and the average was about 1.3 ounces for the 11 beans (because weight is was matters when making vanilla extract - 1 ounce beans per 8 oz vodka/rum/etc). The smallest was just over one ounce and the largest was 2.1 ounces. If you are buying these for vanilla extract, just understand that putting a bean or two in a jar of vodka isn’t going to taste good. And it is not because there is something wrong with the beans. FDA regulations for vanilla extract is 13.xx ounces per gallon, which is about .85 ounces per cup (I round up to 1 ounce). If you are just using the beans for the caviar, don’t! Throw the pod in some alcohol to make extract, add it to sugar to make vanilla sugar, or grind it up to make vanilla powder. The pod is where all the real flavor is

We have bought these for the past 3 years now, (just bought again), It makes a Years supply of Vanilla extract, (new year new batch), We let it sit in a cool dark place, (basement) for a year, which is just about the time my wife runs out of the previous batch, which she also makes Christmas gifts with. Beans are great, and will continue to buy.

These beans came sealed in a vacuum packed bag which is nice to preserve freshness. These smelled great and the color was vibrant. Size was perfect, around 5.5 inches. I used them to make vanilla extract and the taste is amazing. These are perfect.

Deep and rich in color with a very pleasant vanilla aroma. I purchased these to make homemade vanilla extract and they did not disappoint. The beans were easy to slice open and not dry like some others. These are good quality vanilla beans. I will order again when I’m ready for more.