Flavor Profile: Traditional cured Planifolia beans from the Comoros Islands have a unique aroma due to being grown in nutrient rich volcanic soil. They have notes of chocolate and marshmallow which will make you think of S'mores whenever you smell their aroma! Our Comoros vanilla beans are a rare and exquisite ingredient, hand-picked and expertly cured by local farmers from the volcanic islands of Comoros. These beans have a unique and complex flavor profile, with rich, creamy vanilla notes and subtle hints of chocolate and marshmallow undertones. What sets our Comoros vanilla beans apart is their exceptional texture. They have a supple, oily surface and a plump, moist texture that is characteristic of premium vanilla beans. This makes them incredibly easy to work with, whether you're scraping out the seeds or infusing them into liquids. When used in culinary applications, our Comoros vanilla beans provide a depth and complexity of flavor that is hard to find in other vanilla varieties. The aroma of our Comoros vanilla beans is equally captivating, with an alluring bouquet of intense vanilla notes intermingled with delicate hints of floral, fruity, and smoky undertones. This enchanting fragrance will fill your kitchen and transport you to the tropical paradise of Comoros, where each bean is lovingly cultivated to perfection. You can also follow these instructions to learn how to open, split, and scrape a whole vanilla bean! Our beans are triple inspected throughout the beans journey from Comoros to the United States. First, they are inspected by our farmers who have hundreds of years of wisdom and experience growing these gourmet pods. The second inspection is before bulk vacuum sealing for transport and to ensure no mold has developed. The final inspection is done at our warehouse moments before packing your shipment. We check the smell, quality, and appearance if any mold has developed a final time. Once all of these are checked, we vacuum seal our vanilla beans in our beautiful custom industrial vacuum pouch to a tight 28 HG vacuum. Traditionally Cured Gourmet Comoros Islands Vanilla Beans from the Latest Vanilla Crop Perfect for Making Homemade Vanilla Extract or any Baking and Cooking that uses Vanilla Beans Average Length: Approximately 5 – 7 Inches (13 cm – 16 cm) Color & Texture: Black or Dark Brown, Oily, Full of Black Vanilla Seeds Fragrance: Sweet with hints of Chocolate and Marshmallow which remind us of a S'mores! Storage: Vacuum packed/sealed bag preferred to ensure fresh beans otherwise wrapped in zip lock bag inside an air tight container such as a glass jar. Shelf Life of approximately 2 years if properly vacuum sealed. If you have any more questions, be sure to check out our Vanilla FAQ for all the answers!
