| Product description: | Dark brown strong aromatic supple plump vanilla pods. Gourmet or A grade vanilla pods have an intense flavour profile for a richer more flavourful and higher quality product. They are +16cm in length and are supple and moist with a minimum 30% moisture content and look visually attractive with a dark, oily texture. Fewer pods are required for more flavour over less time which is why many executive chefs, master brewers and distillers insist on grade A vanilla pods. | |
| Variety / Origin: | Tahitensis (Tahitian) and Bourbon (Planifolia) Variety. Papua New Guinea origin. | |
| Quality: | Grade A vanilla pods (also called gourmet or prime). The Pods are oily, supple and moist. This vanilla is visually attractive so it can be a feature ingredient in gourmet cuisine. 30% – 35% moisture content. | |
| Guarantee: | Vanilla pods are free of pesticides and grown in an organic manner without artificial fertilizers. Pods are hand sorted ensuring only the highest quality vanilla pods. | |
| Length: | Vanilla pods minimum length for Tahitian variety is 14cm and Bourbon (Planifolia) variety is 16cm. | |
| Vanillin Content / Moisture Content: | 1.8% – 2.0% vanillin / minimum 30% moisture | |
| Microbiology: | Standard Plate Count CFU/g:
Total Yeast Count CFU/g: Total mould Count CFU/g: Coagulase Positive Staphylococci/g: Coliform MPN/g: E.coli MPN/g: Salmonella per 25g: Listeria per 25g: |
20,000. Limit: 1,000,000
<100 <100 <100 <3 <3 Not Detected Not Detected |
| Applications: | Ice creams, pastry, desserts, beverages, confectionery etc. Flavouring for exotic stews, batters, anglaise and sauces. Used for flavouring premium alcoholic beverages and cocktails. | |
| Suggested Dosage: | 1 Vanilla Pod per kg | |
| Shelf Life: | 24 months in un-opened vacuum pack @ <20°C | |
| Weight | N/A |
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| Options | 100g Bourbon PNG Origin +16cm, 200g Bourbon PNG Origin +16cm, 450g Bourbon PNG Origin +16cm, 1kg Bourbon PNG Origin +16cm, 5kg Bourbon PNG Origin +16cm, 10kg Bourbon PNG Origin +16cm, 20kg Bourbon PNG Origin +16cm |
All purchases are sent express courier with 5 day door to door tracked delivery for destination within Ireland. Destination outside of Ireland may take slightly longer delivery duration. Due to the impact of Covid-19 virus there may be some delivery delays. We are working with our delivery partners to move items as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience during this time.
All purchases are dispatched from our warehouse in Australia and may be subject to import duty and taxes. For deliveries to Ireland purchases less than €150 are VAT and Duty free. Purchases over €150 for vanilla pods and ground vanilla will attract 6% Duty. There is no VAT or Duty on vanilla extract or vanilla paste. Customs clearance and any associated costs that may arise will be the responsibility of the purchaser. For an estimate on the import costs, please contact us with details of what you intend to purchase and your destination country.
We recommend purchasing the sample size of our products so that testing and trials can be conducted to confirm the products suitability to your requirements prior to purchasing larger quantities. Product returns will only be accepted for unopened products. Cost for returning products is at the expense of the purchaser. Original delivery cost will be deducted from the refund for returned products. If there are any issues with our products refunds will be gladly made in accordance with the Natural Vanilla refund policy.
