Premium quality extract grade B Comoros vanilla beans for homemade vanilla Buy exceptional extract-grade vanilla beans from the Comoros Islands. Grown on the same family farm as our gourmet Comoros vanilla beans, these grade B vanilla beans are shorter than their gourmet counterpart but packed full of a wonderful vanilla aroma that has notes of brown butter, chocolate, and even marshmallow. Vanille des Comoros ( Vanilla from Comoros) is an exceptional vanilla bean for making vanilla extract Our grade B vanilla beans from the Comoros Islands are perfect for making vanilla extract at home. The aroma, fair price, and exceptional curing quality make this possibly the best deal you can find online for these vanilla beans. Our vanilla comes directly from the islands of Comoros. Famous for its lush and fertile volcanic soil, this tropical paradise is also famous for some of the world's finest cloves and ylang ylang. While many consumers may often think gourmet vanilla only comes from Madagascar, Comoros has long been regarded as a superior quality vanilla due to soil composition and a long history of growing and curing quality vanilla bean pods. Comoros is one of the most unique and fertile vanilla-growing regions of the world Grown on a small single estate, this family farm has been growing vanilla for three generations. Slofoodgroup is proud to partner with this family and share Comoran vanilla beans with the world and with our customers. Similar to vanilla from Madagascar, the species of vanilla comes from the vanilla planifolia family. What type of vanilla beans are grown in Comoros Vanilla planifolia is an oblong-leafed orchid that produces vanilla pods high in vanillin content. Once cured, the beans and a lustrous black to brown in color. The price is traditionally higher than other planifolia varieties due to its overall rarity, annual output, and quality. Many Europeans regard Comoros vanilla beans as superior to Madagascar vanilla beans. The volcanic soils of Comoros are some of the finest vanilla-growing topography in the world, and Comorians are very skilled at the artful preparation of vanilla. The Aztecs are said to have introduced vanilla to Comoros Comoros is the world's 9th largest exporter, and most vanilla is spoken for long before it is even harvested. The beans are in high demand, and once you try them for yourself, we are sure you will see why. Facts about these extract grade B vanilla beans from Comoros 12-14 cm on average, sizes can fluctuate season to season Grown on a single family estate Kosher certified by Earth Kosher Great for making homemade vanilla extract Average amount of vanilla beans per pound 180 +/- 23-27 percent moisture content may contain minor amounts of red variegation on some vanilla beans