Pods
Bourbon Gourmet
Available in
- Conventional
- Organic
- Fair Trade
Minimum order 50 kg
DESCRIPTION
Bourbon Gourmet is a Madagascar vanilla made of unsplit, oily and supple Vanilla planifolia pods, black to dark brown, selected for pastry, catering and the food industry. The beans have a moisture content of 32 to 35%, a vanillin rate of 1.6 to 2.6% and come in 14–16 cm and +17 cm lengths.
- Botanical name:
- Vanilla planifolia
- Origin:
- Madagascar
- Appellation:
- Gourmet
- Appearance:
- Unsplit, oily, supple pods, black, dark brown
- Use:
- Pastry, catering, food industry
- Presentation:
- Vanilla bundles tied with raffia
SPECIFICATION
- Composition:
- 100% vanilla beans
- Moisture content:
- 32 to 35%
- Available lengths:
- 14-16 cm | +17 cm (5.5 to 6.3 inches | +6.7 inches)
- Vanillin rate:
- 1.6 to 2.6%
- Aromatic profile:
- Intense vanilla fragrance with hints of sweet chocolate and warm floral notes
- Shelf life:
- 12 to 24 months under storage conditions described hereafter
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
CAPACITY:
- Availability:
- All year round
- Preservation – storage:
- Room temperature (12 °C to 19 °C/53.6°F to 66.2°F) in the original packaging, correctly closed, away from air and light. Avoid significant and repeated thermal shocks. Do not store it near other spices
PACKAGING:
Minimum order: 50 kg per order, all formats combined. The sizes below are packaging formats.
- Vacuum-packed 250g, 1kg, 5kg, 10kg (0.55 lb, 2.20 lb, 11.02 lb, 22.05 lb)
- Bulk in waxed cartons
- In tubes 2, 5, and 10 beans
Our packaging can be customized to suit your needs
Available in
- Conventional
- Organic
- Fair Trade
Minimum order 50 kg
Key specs
- Vanillin
- 1.6–2.6%
- Moisture
- 32–35%
- Length
- 14–16 cm · 17 cm +
Typical values from the product sheet. Final specifications are confirmed with each quote.
More details
Bourbon Gourmet Vanilla Beans: Pure Excellence
Bourbon Gourmet vanilla represents the pinnacle of Madagascar vanilla. These carefully selected unsplit pods offer an exceptional aromatic profile, combining intense vanilla notes with chocolate undertones and delicate floral touches. Their superior quality and aromatic richness make them the ingredients for top chefs worldwide.
Sourced through our partnerships with growers and cooperatives in Madagascar, each pod is meticulously chosen to ensure an incomparable tasting experience.
Exceptional Vanilla for Haute Cuisine
The most demanding culinary professionals favor our Bourbon Gourmet vanilla.
Exceptional Characteristics:
- Unsplit pods with oily and supple texture
- Intense black to dark brown color
- High vanillin content: 1.6 to 2.6%
- Optimal moisture content: 32 to 35%
- Available lengths: 14-16 cm and +17 cm
Gastronomic Applications:
- Fine Pastry: Perfect for exceptional creations
- Haute Cuisine: Ideal for signature dishes
- Chocolate Making: Enhance your ganaches and pralines
- Frozen Desserts: For refined ice creams
- Gourmet Infusions: Create complex and subtle flavors
Exceptional vanilla for unique gastronomic creations.
Optimal Storage
To preserve all aromatic richness:
- Temperature: Store between 12-19°C (53.6-66.2°F)
- Protection: Keep away from air and light
- Packaging: Keep in original sealed packaging
- Shelf Life: 12-24 months under optimal conditions
Preserve your vanilla’s excellence with our storage guidelines.
Discover Our Gourmet Range
Explore our selection of exceptional products:
- TK Black Pods: For intense flavors.
- Vanilla Caviar: The quintessence of vanilla.
- Gourmet Paste: Convenience meets authenticity.
- Vanilla Pearls: Gastronomic innovation.
- Premium Powder: Finesse and intensity.
- Signature Powder: Our exclusive creation.
Contact our experts to discover our complete gourmet range.
Compare with
- TK Black: Listed in the same gourmet range as the pod for intense flavours, an alternative to Bourbon Gourmet's unsplit pods at 1.6 to 2.6% vanillin.
- Paste: A gourmet paste format chosen for convenience, where Bourbon Gourmet supplies whole unsplit pods at 32 to 35% moisture.
- Caviar: Another gourmet-range vanilla format for chefs who prefer not to work from whole 14–16 cm or +17 cm pods.
Guides for buyers
- Vanilla Bean Grades Explained: Grade A vs B, Gourmet, TK, Red and Cuts: Places the gourmet appellation of Bourbon Gourmet among the other vanilla grades before ordering.
- How to store and preserve vanilla to maintain aroma and quality: Details the storage practices that protect oily, supple pods over their 12 to 24 month shelf life.
- Bulk Vanilla Pods for Professionals: Helps professional buyers plan bulk purchases of whole Madagascar vanilla pods.
Estimate your vanilla needs
Indicative range, confirmed by our QC with your quote.
Your estimate
- Per year
- 67.6 kgEstimate
- Per batch
- 325 g
- Per month
- 5.63 kg
- Pods per year
- ≈ 16,90013,500 to 22,500
Dose 6.5 g/kg 0.65 % w/w Sourced
- Note Pod count is an estimate from average pod weights. We sell by weight. (Quel est le poids d'une gousse de vanille ? • Norohy, Combien de gousses dans un kilo de vanille et quel rendement, FAQ, Vanilla Products USA)
How it is calculated
Each line shows its formula with your numbers, its status and its source ids (listed under "How we calculate").
- Dose (Standard)6.5 g/kg (0.65 % w/w)
Dosage table (basis below) - Published range3 to 10 g/kg
Light to Intense - Per batch325 g
6.5 g/kg × 50 kg - Per week1.3 kg
325 g × 4 - Per year67.6 kg
1.3 kg × 52 - Per month5.63 kg
67.6 kg ÷ 12 - Pods per year≈ 16,900 (13,500 to 22,500)
67.6 kg ÷ 4 g per pod (pods of 3 to 5 g) - Vanilla paste (paste ratio)113 kg per year
67.6 kg ÷ 0.6 - Vanilla powder (ground whole pods) · Natural Powder (dry matter)49.4 kg per year
67.6 kg × (1 − 0.335) ÷ (1 − 0.09) - TK Black instead (vanillin basis)72.8 kg per year
67.6 kg × 2.1 ÷ 1.95 - Pompona instead (vanillin basis)74.7 kg per year
67.6 kg × 2.1 ÷ 1.9
Worked example
Pastry & bakery, Gourmet whole pods (Bourbon Gourmet). Intensity: Standard. Batches of 50 kg, 4 batches per week.
- Note Pod count is an estimate from average pod weights. We sell by weight.
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Questions about Bourbon Gourmet
Bourbon Gourmet is a gourmet-appellation vanilla from Madagascar made of 100% Vanilla planifolia beans. The pods are unsplit, oily and supple, with a black to dark brown colour. Its aromatic profile combines an intense vanilla fragrance with hints of sweet chocolate and warm floral notes.
Bourbon Gourmet vanilla beans have a moisture content of 32 to 35%. Their vanillin rate is 1.6 to 2.6%. These two figures explain the oily, supple texture of the pods.
Bourbon Gourmet vanilla beans are available in two lengths: 14–16 cm (5.5 to 6.3 inches) and +17 cm (+6.7 inches). The pods are presented in bundles tied with raffia.
Bourbon Gourmet vanilla beans are offered vacuum-packed in 250 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg (0.55 lb, 2.20 lb, 11.02 lb and 22.05 lb). They are also available in bulk in waxed cartons, or in tubes of 2, 5 and 10 beans. Supply is available all year round.
Bourbon Gourmet vanilla should be kept at room temperature, between +12°C and +19°C (53.6°F to 66.2°F), in its original packaging correctly closed, away from air and light. Avoid significant and repeated thermal shocks and do not store the beans near other spices. Under these conditions the shelf life is 12 to 24 months.
Bourbon Gourmet vanilla is intended for pastry, catering and the food industry. Typical uses listed for this Madagascar vanilla include fine pastry, signature dishes, chocolate making (ganaches and pralines), ice creams and gourmet infusions.
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