Uganda Vanilla Bean

Nothing equals the heady and complex aroma and dark, robust flavor of vanilla. 

These vanilla beans (sold individually) are hand harvested and sun cured to provide unsurpassed quality and come in two Grades.

1. Grade A - Slightly larger at a count of about 100 beans/lb.
2. Grade B - Smaller than grade A at about 150 beans/lb

In both cases the beans are soft, fragrant and luscious.  The grade only has to do with size, not quality.

This vanilla has the familiar vanilla flavor we have come to know and love in ice cream and chocolate.

Vanilla is a great way to add extra depth of flavor to your chocolate. One vanilla bean will easily flavor 5 lb of chocolate. A little bit will go a long way.

How to use:

To use one, just split the bean lengthwise and let it steep in any additional cocoa butter you are adding to your chocolate for about 30 minutes. Scrape the seeds out and you are ready to add the cocoa butter to your chocolate. You can also just add the seeds direct to the chocolate in the refiner.

Uganda Vanilla Bean

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Care & Storage

Vanilla beans are delicate and need protection from both drying out and molding. Store them in a cool, dark place at 60–75°F (15–24°C) — never in the refrigerator or freezer.

Keep the beans in an airtight, non-reactive container such as glass or food-grade plastic. For best preservation, wrap them in parchment paper or waxed paper before sealing. This prevents condensation and helps maintain their natural oils and flexibility.

If properly stored, vanilla beans will keep their full aroma and pliability for up to one year. Inspect periodically; if they start to dry, you can gently rehydrate them by placing the sealed container in a warm (not hot) environment for a few hours.