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Grade B (Extract Grade). V. Planifolia.
Classic Madagascar vanilla, built for extraction. “Red splits” are Bourbon vanilla beans whose pods opened slightly during curing – a cosmetic difference that takes nothing from the flavor. Their lower moisture means you get more beans per pound.
- Aromatic Profile: Classic vanilla with cream, caramel, butter, and undertones of dried cherry – the same profile as our Madagascar Gourmet beans.
- Description: Supple beans, 17 cm+ (about 7 inches), the same length spec as our gourmet line, with a deep, rich flavor.
- Ideal for: Vanilla syrup, vanilla sugar, vanilla maple syrup, homemade granola, caramel sauce, and dishes where vanilla is a supporting flavor – chocolate cake, cranberry relish, or savory dishes such as barbecue sauce.
- Craft extracts: Perfect for homemade pure vanilla extract with a rich, classic vanilla flavor.
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Making extract? Use our vanilla extract calculator to get exact bean and alcohol quantities for your batch size — and if you’re short on time, here’s how to speed up the process.
Also in small packs. Gourmet: Madagascar, Uganda, Tanzania, Comoros, Pompona, Tahitian, Mexican. Extract grade: Uganda, Indonesian, Tahitian.
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Description
Classic Madagascar Vanilla Built for Extraction
Not every vanilla bean needs to be gourmet. Extract grade beans, better known as Grade B vanilla beans, are lower in moisture content than Grade A, which actually makes them more efficient for extraction. More of the bean’s weight is dry matter, which means more vanillin per pound going into your infusion. For a deeper look at origins, grades, and what to look for when shopping, see our guide on buying vanilla beans. Learn more about our sourcing and all four SKUs on our Madagascar vanilla beans page.
Our Madagascar Red Splits are V. planifolia beans with the same classic Madagascar Bourbon flavor profile as our gourmet line: rich, buttery, creamy, and sweet. The “red splits” name refers to the characteristic appearance of these beans — the pods have opened slightly during curing, giving them a distinctive look that in no way diminishes their quality or flavor.
Bean Length
Splits are not short beans. Ours run 17 cm+, about 7 inches, the same length spec as our Madagascar Gourmet line. The split is cosmetic; the length and the seeds inside are all there.
Flavor Profile
Classic Madagascar vanilla: rich, smooth, buttery, and sweet. The kind of vanilla flavor most people picture when they close their eyes and think vanilla. Reliable, consistent, and deeply satisfying.
Best Used For
- Homemade pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla sugar — split the beans and bury them in a jar of sugar
- Vanilla maple syrup and vanilla simple syrup
- Homemade granola and oatmeal
- Caramel sauce and toffee
- Dishes where vanilla is a supporting flavor rather than the star: chocolate cake, cranberry relish, savory braises
Grade B Vanilla Beans (Extract Grade), V. Planifolia
Lower moisture content than gourmet beans — ideal for extraction. 17 cm+ long. Same flavor profile as our Madagascar Gourmet line. A practical, high-value choice for any serious home cook or extract maker. If you’re making homemade vanilla extract, visit our extract maker guide for bean recommendations and ratios.
Additional information
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| Portion | 2 oz, 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, 13.35 oz, 1 lb |
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