{"title":"Vanilla Planifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanilla planifolia is the queen species: it accounts for around 95% of world production. In the Indian Ocean, it takes the prestigious name of “Bourbon” vanilla. Rich in vanillin, it is the most versatile vanilla bean, perfect for pastry. At Galand Vanille, each origin is hand-selected by Paul Galand direct from the growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVanilla planifolia: one species, a thousand terroirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the species is one and the same, each origin tells a different aromatic story. Terroir shapes surprisingly varied profiles, from the most indulgent to the woodiest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur vanilla planifolia origins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-bourbon-madagascar\"\u003eVanilla Bourbon from Madagascar\u003c\/a\u003e: chocolate, caramel, butter — the indulgent benchmark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-tanzanie\"\u003eVanilla planifolia from Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e: notes of leather and red berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-inde\"\u003eVanilla planifolia from India\u003c\/a\u003e: a woody profile, reminiscent of the forest floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-mexique\"\u003eVanilla planifolia from Mexico\u003c\/a\u003e: the historic birthplace, with notes of chocolate, nutmeg and walnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-indonesie\"\u003eVanilla planifolia from Indonesia\u003c\/a\u003e (Sulawesi): spiced red berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-sao-tome\"\u003eVanilla from São Tomé\u003c\/a\u003e: indulgent notes of cocoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrosted planifolia vanillas, the pinnacle of curing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Frosted” vanilla shows vanillin crystals on its surface, the result of a long, carefully controlled curing. Far from being a flaw, this drier texture is the mark of exceptional aromatic concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-ile-maurice\"\u003eFrosted vanilla from Mauritius\u003c\/a\u003e: blond tobacco and honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-givree-nouvelle-caledonie\"\u003eFrosted vanilla from New Caledonia\u003c\/a\u003e: coffee and cherry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-givree-reunion\"\u003eFrosted vanilla from Réunion\u003c\/a\u003e: deep notes of muscovado.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-givree-tanzanie\"\u003eFrosted vanilla from Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e: intensity and roundness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-bretagne\"\u003eFrosted vanilla from Brittany\u003c\/a\u003e: a Galand Vanille exclusive, bold and unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its high vanillin content, vanilla planifolia is a safe bet for your recipes: crème anglaise, flans, cakes, caramels. A drier or more brittle bean is not a flaw, but often the sign of extended curing. For storage and dosage, our expert advice guides you toward the best use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo explore other profiles, compare it with Madagascar vanilla and the delicate vanilla tahitensis. All our beans come direct from the growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tahitensis\"\u003eVanilla Tahitensis\u003c\/a\u003e (Tahitian vanilla)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanille-de-madagascar\"\u003eMadagascar Vanilla\u003c\/a\u003e, the queen of vanillas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vanille-direct-producteur\"\u003eVanilla direct from the growers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vanille-givree-madagascar","title":"Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Madagascar","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Holy Grail of vanilla: natural crystallization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla differs from Madagascar Bourbon in its later harvest. The fine white crystals that sparkle on the surface of the beans, like frost, are in fact pure vanillin that has crystallized naturally over time. This vanilla has a lower moisture content than Madagascar Bourbon, which explains why it is less plump. However, this in no way affects its qualities. It is an extraordinary and very intense vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, this vanilla offers an explosion of aromas: a woody base, underlined by herbaceous and floral notes and a coppery hint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this frosted vanilla for your desserts: a vanilla ice cream, a whipped ganache for a signature entremets, or simply to infuse a crème anglaise. Every milligram of these crystals is a concentrate of pure olfactory pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA jewel from the Antalaha region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Antalaha region, this Planifolia vanilla benefits from a terroir unique in the world. The richness of the soil and the ancestral know-how of Malagasy growers produce beans of perfect ripeness. Only a tiny percentage of the annual harvest shows this aptitude for natural frosting, which makes it a collector’s product for gourmets and pastry chefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What I love about split frosted vanilla is this Bourbon curing taken to the extreme, carried out on beans harvested very ripe. Split, then slowly cured, they develop an aromatic profile different from classic Bourbon: more powerful, more concentrated, of remarkable intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is long, precise, demanding work. Real technical skill to reach this level of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be less attractive visually, but in preparation, it offers rare strength and complexity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51148353437960,"sku":"0001","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51148353470728,"sku":"0001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51148353503496,"sku":"0001","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51148353569032,"sku":"0001","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-madagascar-fendue-givree-bourbon-planifolia..jpg?v=1775079908"},{"product_id":"vanille-bourbon-madagascar","title":"Vanilla planifolia Bourbon from Madagascar","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA vanilla in the service of flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense and generous, Planifolia Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar develops a rich aromatic profile: indulgent, buttery notes, chocolatey and caramelized nuances, with a hint of ripe fruit reminiscent of plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt naturally finds its place in pastry creams, ganaches, ice creams and pastries, but also shows its full worth in cooking: in a vanilla butter to accompany fish or shellfish, with roasted fruit, or to bring roundness to a sauce or jus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne well-infused bean is enough to flavor a preparation, without dominating the other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA gourmet selection, for a clean aromatic profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beans are chosen for their suppleness, their abundance of seeds and their balanced moisture. This gourmet quality corresponds to the finest harvests, those that offer the best aromatic release and great consistency in use, whether you cook occasionally or every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMadagascar, Sava region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vanilla comes from north-eastern Madagascar, in the Sava region, where the hot and humid climate, the soils and the preparation methods shape the character of the beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the vanilla is slowly cured according to traditional know-how. This time is essential: it is what allows the aromas to take structure and gain depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bourbon appellation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Bourbon” appellation designates Indian Ocean vanillas from the Vanilla planifolia species. It refers to a style of vanilla known for its roundness, its aromatic richness and its great versatility in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What I look for in a Madagascar vanilla is that traditional Malagasy curing, which gives the bean aromas of chocolate, plum, butter and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo me, a true symbol of indulgence, Bourbon vanilla awakens in each of us the tender, comforting memory of childhood flavors.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean 17\/19cm","offer_id":51148357009672,"sku":"0006","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans 17\/19cm","offer_id":51148357042440,"sku":"0006","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans 17\/19cm","offer_id":51148357075208,"sku":"0006","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans 17\/19cm","offer_id":51148357140744,"sku":"0006","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g 17\/19cm","offer_id":51148357173512,"sku":"0006","price":93.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g 17\/19cm","offer_id":51148357206280,"sku":"0006","price":128.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg 17\/19cm","offer_id":51148357239048,"sku":"0006","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 bean 13\/15cm","offer_id":51148357271816,"sku":"0006","price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans 13\/15cm","offer_id":51148357304584,"sku":"0006","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans 13\/15cm","offer_id":51148357337352,"sku":"0006","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans 13\/15cm","offer_id":51148357402888,"sku":"0006","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g 13\/15cm","offer_id":53089590771976,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g 13\/15cm","offer_id":53089597718792,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg 13\/15cm","offer_id":53089603092744,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-madagascar-bourbon-planifolia-gousses-noires.jpg?v=1775146959"},{"product_id":"vanille-ile-maurice","title":"Vanilla planifolia Bourbon from Mauritius","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA rare Bourbon vanilla, a controlled intensity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the small island of Mauritius, in the heart of the Indian Ocean, a Bourbon vanilla like no other is born. Not Madagascar, not Réunion, not the Comoros: here, the identity is singular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatically, it is intensely vanilla-forward, with notes of rose, grape, dulce de leche and a hint of iodine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooking, it brings breadth and depth. It signs a cream, structures a ganache, transforms a chantilly cream or a simple syrup into an exceptional preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA small-scale production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe island, modest in size, grows vanilla in small quantities. The plantations sit alongside cocoa trees, fruit trees and vegetable crops on rich, living volcanic soil. Production is very small, especially at this level of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eeeeee; border-left: 5px solid #999999; padding: 15px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This Mauritius vanilla stands apart. It has nothing to do with the other Bourbons I know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mauritius, there are hardly any vanilla plantations left; you can count them on the fingers of one hand. The grower does a great job on the curing of the vanilla, which gives this planifolia a unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an exceptional vanilla, almost a collector’s item.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51148358484232,"sku":"0009","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51148358517000,"sku":"0009","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51148358549768,"sku":"0009","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51148358615304,"sku":"0009","price":460.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-ile-maurice-detail-peau.jpg?v=1789992941"},{"product_id":"vanille-planifolia-indonesie","title":"Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Indonesia Sulawesi","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVolcanic power, ripe and bold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested at full maturity, sometimes until the bean splits naturally, this vanilla develops a powerful aromatic profile, typical of extremely ripe beans. The volcanic terroir leaves its signature: spiced red berries, orange peel, deep vanilla, muscovado sugar, with smoky, almost leathery accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beans are drier to the touch, but concentrated to the core. Some are frosted, a sign of a high vanillin content. The curing is perfectly mastered: long, precise, demanding. Indonesia has understood how to bring planifolia to a rare level of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla will delight your taste buds in any preparation: in an intense dark chocolate, a red berry jam, a reduced jus or a sweet-savory dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarefully mastered curing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Sulawesi, at the foot of the volcanoes, vanilla grows in black, dense soil saturated with minerals. It is one of the most beautiful terroirs you could ever travel through: wild, rich, almost untamed. The beans dry close to the volcano, in air charged with heat and telluric energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Indonesia is one of the most beautiful terroirs I have visited. In Sulawesi, near the volcano, you can feel an extraordinarily rich land. I love this vanilla for its ripeness, its natural power. It’s an accomplished vanilla that leaves its mark.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51148359827720,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51148359860488,"sku":"","price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51148359893256,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51148359958792,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-planifolia-givree-indonesie-sulawesi.jpg?v=1775080093"},{"product_id":"vanille-givree-nouvelle-caledonie","title":"Vanilla planifolia frosted from New Caledonia","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePure power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla’s profile is clean, precise and bright. A record vanillin content of around 4%, rare at this level. This gives it remarkable aromatic power without ever upsetting the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn opening, aromas of vanilla caramel, mild coffee, ripe cherry, black tea and raisin. Then come delicate floral notes that lengthen the finish and bring freshness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beans show crystallization in flakes and fine filaments; they catch the light and almost shine. Highly fragrant and superb on the palate, they are equally at home in fine pastry and in savory dishes. Creams, ganaches, flan mixtures, ice creams, but also white fish or roast poultry: their floral character and structure allow them to accompany without dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn exceptional volcanic terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Grande Terre and the neighboring islands, the vines grow on rich volcanic soils, bordered by turquoise waters. This striking contrast between the red soils and the dazzling sea shapes a terroir of rare density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuring is now perfectly mastered there. Production remains limited, known to only a few, which adds to the value of these exceptional beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a little gem. A sector I wholeheartedly support: despite a complex political context, New Caledonia has one of the greatest terroirs in the world for vanilla. The richness of its soils, the technical mastery and this extraordinary natural intensity make it a major origin, set to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“New Caledonia is one of my favorite terroirs. What strikes me is the balance. Despite this concentration, the vanilla remains complex, elegant, bright. The beans are magnificent, sometimes crystallized in flakes or filaments, they shine in the light. It’s a terroir of extraordinary richness. A sector I support, because this is clearly one of the greatest potentials in the world for vanilla.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51148361400584,"sku":"0015","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51148361433352,"sku":"0015","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51148361466120,"sku":"0015","price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51148361531656,"sku":"0015","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-planifolia-givree-nouvelle-caledonie.jpg?v=1774892255"},{"product_id":"vanille-bretagne","title":"Vanilla planifolia frosted from Brittany","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrench-style elegance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrittany Vanilla is extremely rare, the fruit of an improbable encounter between a tropical orchid and the maritime climate of the Armorican peninsula. Its beans, particularly plump and glossy, reveal a gentle aromatic profile. You’ll find amber notes and salted-butter caramel, subtly lifted by a hint of minerality that recalls its coastal origin. It is a vanilla all about balance, favoring elegance and length on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts most singular signature comes down to two words: a milky roundness found in no other origin, carried by a woody, distinctly vanilla base, with nuances of chocolate and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrittany Vanilla excels in delicate preparations where its finesse can fully express itself: a traditional crème brûlée, a vanilla beurre blanc to accompany scallops, or a fine, lightly sweetened pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutstanding size and richness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bean weighs over 4 grams, a remarkable size, the sign of a plant grown without stress and picked at full maturity. With a moisture content close to 30%, it belongs to the gourmet grade: supple, oily, easy to split and scrape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts surface becomes covered with fine white crystals. This frost is not a defect but pure vanillin that has risen to the surface of the bean: it is the mark of the most aromatically concentrated vanillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNine months of curing, in three stages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere tradition scalds the beans in hot water, the Breton vanilla follows a path of its own. It first goes through cold, which triggers the enzymatic process and releases the aroma precursors. Then comes slow drying in a drying chamber, which concentrates the juices without ever rushing the bean. Crystallization crowns it all, after nine months of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-precision French expertise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducing vanilla in the Côtes-d’Armor is a technical and human challenge. Each flower is hand-pollinated with absolute rigor, in an environment where humidity and temperature are regulated to simulate an eternal tropical spring. This total control produces beans of impressive size, packed with aromatic seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree vintages have come to fruition, in 2023, 2024 and 2025: vanilla grown in France is no longer an experiment, it is a reality and one of the shortest supply chains there is, from the flower to your kitchen, without any intercontinental transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivered in its glass tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bean of this size deserves protection: it reaches you in an airtight glass tube, away from light, which preserves its suppleness and crystals for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eeeeee; border-left: 5px solid #999999; padding: 15px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For me, Breton vanilla is a true feat. What I admire is this ability to tame the exotic and adapt it to our land. It has a milky roundness you won’t find anywhere else, almost as if the sea air had infused the bean as it grew. It’s the ultimate luxury in vanilla: rare, local and absolutely pure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51148362187016,"sku":"0022","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51148362219784,"sku":"0022","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51148362252552,"sku":"0022","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51148362318088,"sku":"0022","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-bretagne-cristaux-vanilline.jpg?v=1789991464"},{"product_id":"vanille-sao-tome","title":"Vanilla planifolia from São Tomé","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe velvety elegance of the Chocolate Island\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla from São Tomé is a rare gem of the Gulf of Guinea. From the archipelago of São Tomé and Príncipe, it develops a deeply indulgent aromatic profile. This Planifolia variety stands out for its clean, smooth attack, where classic vanilla notes merge with deep hints of pure cocoa and dried fruit. Its texture is particularly oily and supple, the sign of a bean full of vanillin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the vanilla of choice for the most refined creations, bringing roundness and a lasting aroma. It is ideal for enhancing milk-based desserts, characterful chocolate ganaches, or for infusing into softened butter for exceptional cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA volcanic terroir between sea and forest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicknamed “the Chocolate Island” for its historic cocoa plantations, São Tomé offers vanilla an exceptional volcanic cradle. The vines thrive in rich soil, under an equatorial climate saturated with humidity. This marriage of minerality and tropical warmth gives the bean its very particular aromatic signature, both floral and earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional vanilla requires constant attention during its harvest and its traditional sweating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What fascinates me in São Tomé is this natural fusion between vanilla and cocoa. You can feel that these two plants share the same soil. This vanilla has a thickness, an aromatic ‘chew’ that I find very sensual. It doesn’t just sweeten, it brings structure, a backbone to a dessert. It is a high-class vanilla.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51148367593736,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51148367626504,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51148367659272,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51148367724808,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-planifolia-sao-tome-gousse-noire.jpg?v=1772480912"},{"product_id":"vanille-planifolia-inde","title":"Vanilla Planifolia from India","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA bold, masculine vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Planifolia variety gives off a singular aromatic power, both vanilla-rich and woody, with characteristic forest-floor nuances. Its complex profile reveals notes of leather and chocolate, balanced by a herbaceous touch of great finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its bold character, this vanilla is the ideal ally to enhance your chocolate desserts, ganaches or smooth creams. It brings a distinctive, wild signature that will surprise food lovers looking for authentic taste experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA wild terroir in the heart of the Western Ghats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanifolia vanilla from India thrives in the Western Ghats region, a mountain range in western India, in the state of Karnataka. This territory is renowned for its unspoiled nature and unique climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of this region, the greenest in Karnataka, most of the orchids grow wild in the trees. The beans develop in a biodiversity hotspot, protected by a dense rainforest that serves as their refuge and natural support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret of its quality lies in a rigorous curing process of 8 to 12 months. After harvest, the beans are scalded then patiently sun-dried, allowing the aromatic molecules to take shape and gain depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What I love about this vanilla from Karnataka is its deeply wild origin. It grows in the middle of a vibrant ecosystem, among coffee plants and spices, which gives it that very particular woody, leathery signature. It is a vanilla with character, shaped by a volcanic terroir and exceptional biodiversity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51148369920264,"sku":"","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51148369953032,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51148369985800,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51148370051336,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":51148370084104,"sku":"","price":64.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":51148370116872,"sku":"","price":112.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":51148370149640,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-inde-karnataka-planifolia-gousse.jpg?v=1775079594"},{"product_id":"vanille-planifolia-tanzanie","title":"Vanilla planifolia from Tanzania","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA vanilla with character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery vanilla-rich, broad and deep, this vanilla develops notes of leather, red berries and caramel with a lovely roundness on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt naturally accompanies crème anglaise, pastry cream, ganaches and ice cream, but also has its place in savory cooking, bringing depth to a jus or a sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA traditional curing process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the beans are scalded, then naturally sun-dried for several weeks. They are then cured at length, for as long as it takes for the aromas to take shape and gain depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis maturation reveals a dense, expressive vanilla, harvested at just the right moment, shortly before the beans split naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA living volcanic land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vanilla is grown on the fertile lands surrounding Kilimanjaro, a territory shaped by volcanic activity and high mountains. The soils, particularly rich in organic matter and minerals, nourish abundant vegetation: coffee plants, sugar cane, mango trees and many vegetables grow there with remarkable vitality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this region, springs flowing from the mountain pass through rich volcanic layers, naturally taking on minerals. The purity and richness of the soil are such that the water is renowned for its exceptional quality. For vanilla, this environment is ideal ground: the plant grows slowly, feeds deeply and concentrates its aromatic compounds all the more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn aromatic signature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanillas grown near volcanic land are known for their intensity and high vanillin content. Here, this high concentration translates into a deep, dense and lasting aromatic profile. A vanilla with character, shaped as much by the soil as by time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The first time I went to Tanzania, I was struck by the strength of this land. Around Kilimanjaro, the volcanic soils are incredibly rich, and you can taste it in the vanilla: it has depth, structure, a real presence. But beyond the taste, there are the women and men who grow it, with whom we are moving forward step by step to develop this supply chain. It is a vanilla I am attached to, for what it is and for where it comes from.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean 16\/18cm","offer_id":51148370739464,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans 16\/18cm","offer_id":51148370772232,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans 16\/18cm","offer_id":51148370805000,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans 16\/18cm","offer_id":51148370870536,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 bean 10\/12cm","offer_id":52971711365384,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans 10\/12cm","offer_id":52971711398152,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans 10\/12cm","offer_id":52971711430920,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans 10\/12cm","offer_id":52971716641032,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g 16\/18cm","offer_id":55707220246792,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g 16\/18cm","offer_id":55707220279560,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg 16\/18cm","offer_id":55707220312328,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g 10\/12cm","offer_id":52971711496456,"sku":null,"price":51.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g 10\/12cm","offer_id":52971711529224,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg 10\/12cm","offer_id":52971711561992,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-tanzanie-planifolia-gousse-gourmet.jpg?v=1775238670"},{"product_id":"vanille-planifolia-mexique","title":"Vanilla planifolia from Mexico","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA vanilla with character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely chocolatey, the planifolia vanilla from Mexico Veracruz reveals a typically Mexican profile: chocolate, notes of walnut and nutmeg, ripe red berries, with a hint of bitterness in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla offers very long beans of more than 18cm, well filled with vanilla caviar. The beans are loaded with essential oils, hence its aromatic power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla will go very well in your crème anglaise, ganaches, rice pudding, flan, etc. It will also surprise your taste buds in savory dishes, with red meat for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wild cradle of vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the valley and hills of Usila, in the heart of the Chinantla jungle, in the state of Oaxaca, vanilla still grows in the wild. Here \u003cstrong\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVanilla pompona\u003c\/strong\u003e grow naturally, entwined with citrus trees, banana plants and tall tropical trees such as caoba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient name of these lands, Huitzila, “place of hummingbirds”, says it all. The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and small local bees. Each bird fertilizes only a few flowers per cluster, often the three most vigorous, ensuring concentrated beans with fine aromatic density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA founding history\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico is the original cradle of vanilla. Before the mid-19th century, all the world’s vanillas came from its forests. The Aztecs already used tlilxochitl, the “black pod”, to perfume cocoa and ritual drinks. It was offered in tribute to the emperor Moctezuma II and was also used as a perfume, mixed with mamey seed oil to anoint the hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1521, Hernan Cortes brought vanilla back to Europe. It appeared in France in 1664 and won over Louis XIV, who tried to develop its cultivation on Bourbon Island (today Réunion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long time, however, only natural pollination made production possible. Around 1850, the Belgian naturalist Charles Morren studied the fertilization mechanism, soon made accessible thanks to the decisive gesture of Edmond Albius, who developed hand pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite this prestigious history, current production in Chinantla remains modest. The terroir is demanding, the forest dense. But the quality of the beans is remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For me, it was essential to have a Mexican vanilla rich in history. This one perfectly embodies the original Mexican vanilla, with its very chocolatey, deep notes. It is a warrior’s vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, the Aztecs drank a powerful, almost sacred hot chocolate. Today I recreate this drink with water, 100% chocolate, and a whole bean of this vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this vanilla, I rediscover the strength and purity of the ancestral drink of the Aztec communities.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51537167024392,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51537167057160,"sku":"","price":52.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51537167089928,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51537167155464,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/gousse-vanille-mexique-planifolia-gourmet..jpg?v=1775079847"},{"product_id":"vanille-givree-reunion","title":"Vanilla planifolia frosted from Réunion","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAn intense, crystalline vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis frosted planifolia develops powerful, structured aromatics: spicy notes, muscovado sugar, red berries, with a marked and lingering vanilla presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural crystallization on the surface, called frost, reflects a high concentration of vanillin and full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is meant for preparations where you are looking for intensity: crème anglaise, ganaches, infused rums (rhum arrangé), chocolate desserts or reduced sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBois-Blanc, a volcanic land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in the Bois-Blanc terroir, on Réunion, this vanilla draws its richness from active, mineral volcanic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis terroir gives the beans a singular aromatic depth, with a spicy structure and a long finish on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the origins of Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéunion, formerly called Bourbon Island, is the historic homeland of Bourbon vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name later spread to other islands of the Indian Ocean growing planifolia with similar methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Réunion is the origin. In the Bois-Blanc terroir, vanilla takes on a particular, almost spicy intensity. Thanks to its frost, you immediately sense its vanillin concentration. It is a straightforward, powerful vanilla that doesn’t cheat.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":52781202964744,"sku":"0022R","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":52781202997512,"sku":"0022R","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":52781203030280,"sku":"0022R","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":52781203095816,"sku":"0022R","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-r_union-planifolia-givr_e-cristallis_e.jpg?v=1775079365"},{"product_id":"vanille-givree-tanzanie","title":"Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Tanzania","description":"\u003ch3\u003eControlled intensity, in the service of taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense and concentrated, the frosted Vanilla Planifolia from Tanzania develops a powerful aromatic profile: clear notes of marshmallow, sweet spices and red berries (strawberries, blackberries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in essential oils, naturally oily, it has a particularly high vanillin content. Over time, the bean continues to crystallize: a fine white film forms on the surface, a sign of full concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pastry, it gives structure to a ganache, intensifies a cream, adds length to an ice cream or a flan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooking, it stands up to reduced jus, accompanies poultry, supports a beurre monté or a robust sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA living volcanic land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines grow on the fertile lands surrounding Kilimanjaro, shaped by volcanic activity and high altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoils rich in organic matter and minerals; coffee trees, sugar cane, mango trees and food crops thrive there vigorously. Water coming from the mountain flows through deep volcanic layers, becoming naturally charged with minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA long curing, a house signature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beans are harvested very ripe, sometimes naturally split, then cured at length according to a precise protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deliberately extended curing develops aromatic complexity and promotes natural crystallization. It is patient, technical work that requires time and constant monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border-left:5px solid #999999;padding:15px;margin-top:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This Frosted Planifolia from Tanzania, for me, is at the peak of its potential. I developed it the way I would develop a cake: with precision, rigor and a great deal of patience. It is a true pastry vanilla, which takes time to reach this level of depth and concentration.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This curing is my own. Work carried out hand in hand with the growers to take the bean to its most accomplished expression. Today, it is clearly one of my greatest favorites. And you can taste it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":53188625760520,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":53188625793288,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":53188625826056,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":53188625891592,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-tanzanie-givree-fendue-planifolia..jpg?v=1772477876"},{"product_id":"vanille-planifolia-de-sao-tome-professionnel","title":"Vanilla planifolia from São Tomé professional","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe velvety elegance of the Chocolate Island\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare pearl of the Gulf of Guinea, São Tomé vanilla develops a highly indulgent aromatic profile, marked by a natural fusion between vanilla and cocoa. At the top, a clean, smooth attack, immediately engaging. At the heart, classic vanilla notes merge with deep hints of pure cocoa and dried fruit, creating a remarkable sensation of richness on the palate. The finish is long and persistent, with a sensual aromatic “chew” that gives structure and depth. Its texture is particularly oily and supple, the sign of a bean gorged with vanillin and essential oils — a tactile indicator of quality that connoisseurs recognize immediately. From the archipelago of São Tomé and Príncipe, off the west coast of Africa, this Planifolia stands out for its exceptional roundness and olfactory persistence. It is the vanilla bean of choice for the most refined creations, bringing a cocoa dimension found in no other origin. Galand Vanille selects it for this unique fusion between vanilla and cocoa that only this volcanic island terroir can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTraditional sweating in the tropics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional vanilla requires constant attention during its harvest and traditional sweating. The beans are harvested at optimal maturity and then undergo a scalding and curing process adapted to the archipelago’s equatorial conditions. Traditional sweating, carried out in the constant humid heat of São Tomé, allows the essential oils to concentrate gradually and the vanillin to take shape. The drying that follows, alternating between shade and sun in the island’s equatorial climate, gives the beans their characteristic suppleness and oily texture. The result is a bean of remarkable suppleness, oily to the touch, which reflects its richness in aromatic compounds and the mastery of the processing. The proximity of the island’s historic cocoa plantations indirectly influences aromatic development — the two plants share the same soil, the same water, the same volcanic energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA volcanic terroir between sea and forest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicknamed “the Chocolate Island” for the historic cocoa plantations that made it world-famous, São Tomé offers vanilla an exceptional volcanic cradle. The archipelago of São Tomé and Príncipe, located in the Gulf of Guinea at the level of the equator, enjoys an equatorial climate saturated with humidity and constant heat all year round. The soils, of volcanic origin, are rich in minerals and in organic matter from the decomposition of the dense tropical forest that covers the island. The vanilla vines flourish in this rich, mineral earth, often in the immediate vicinity of century-old cocoa trees. This marriage of volcanic minerality and tropical heat gives the bean its very particular aromatic signature, both floral and earthy, with that cocoa dimension that sets it apart from all other origins. The ancestral coexistence between vanilla plants and cocoa trees creates a unique symbiotic environment where the two plants draw on the same terroir, the same water, the same energy. São Tomé is a little-known terroir for vanilla, far from the volumes of Madagascar or Indonesia, which reinforces the rarity and value of each bean selected by Galand Vanille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhen vanilla meets cocoa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes São Tomé vanilla unique in the world of vanilla is this natural fusion between vanilla and cocoa. You can sense that these two plants have shared the same land for generations, and this complicity is reflected in the aromatic profile: a thickness on the palate, a sensual aromatic “chew” that structures a dessert rather than simply sweetening it. Where Bourbon from Madagascar offers classic indulgence — chocolate, caramel, butter — São Tomé brings depth, complexity and an authentic cocoa dimension. It is a vanilla that does more than add fragrance: it gives a dessert a backbone. For another volcanic island terroir in the Galand Vanille collection, the vanilla from Mauritius offers a powerful but different profile, with notes of dry hay, blond tobacco and warm honey. For a Mexican cocoa profile, the Planifolia from Mexico (Veracruz) offers a historic, intense take on the vanilla-chocolate pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtecting your beans, preserving the aromas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts oily, supple texture reflects a good moisture content, a sign of quality and freshness. Store in an airtight glass tube, at room temperature and away from direct light. The natural oil on the surface of the beans is normal and desirable — do not wipe it off. Air briefly every week by opening the container. Avoid the refrigerator. Well stored in these conditions: decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA vanilla of great distinction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaland Vanille’s Planifolia from São Tomé is the natural choice for lovers of chocolate and vanilla, and for pastry chefs who work with cocoa and are looking for a vanilla that converses with it rather than competing with it. Its unique cocoa profile, inherited from its coexistence with the island’s century-old cocoa trees, makes it an incomparable bean for high-end chocolate pairings. For a more versatile, indulgent everyday vanilla, Bourbon from Madagascar remains the benchmark. For an earthy, wild profile in another register, the Planifolia from India offers complementary notes of undergrowth and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #eeeeee; border-left: 5px solid #999999; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What fascinates me about São Tomé is this natural fusion between vanilla and cocoa. You can sense that these two plants share the same land. This vanilla has a thickness, an aromatic ‘chew’ that I find very sensual. It does not just sweeten; it brings structure, a backbone to a dessert. It is a vanilla of great distinction.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"125g","offer_id":55253572354312,"sku":null,"price":168.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":55253572452616,"sku":null,"price":332.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":55253572518152,"sku":null,"price":659.38,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":55253572583688,"sku":null,"price":1266.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-planifolia-sao-tome-gousse-noire.jpg?v=1772480912"},{"product_id":"vanille-planifolia-givree-de-lile-de-la-reunion-professionnel","title":"Vanilla planifolia frosted from Réunion professional","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAn intense, crystalline vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense and crystalline, the frosted Planifolia vanilla from Réunion develops powerful, structured aromatics that command respect. At the top, spicy notes immediately catch the attention, with remarkable directness and clarity. The heart settles on muscovado sugar and red berries, creating a deep and complex sensation of indulgence. The vanilla presence, pronounced and lingering, carries the whole with authority and length. The natural crystallization on the surface — those fine white crystals that sparkle in the light, known as frost — reflects a high concentration of vanillin and fully accomplished aromatic maturity. It is the visible sign of an exceptional vanilla bean that has reached its maximum potential. This frosted vanilla from Réunion is suited to preparations where you are looking for intensity and depth: crème anglaise, ganaches, infused rums (rhum arrangé), chocolate desserts or reduced sauces. Galand Vanille selects it for this rare aromatic power, inherited from Réunion’s volcanic terroir and carried by centuries of vanilla-growing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBois-Blanc, a volcanic land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in the Bois-Blanc terroir, on Réunion, this vanilla benefits from traditional curing that respects the island’s historic methods — the same gestures, the same know-how that gave rise to the Bourbon appellation nearly two centuries ago. The post-harvest process follows the classic stages of Bourbon preparation: scalding in hot water to trigger enzymatic reactions, sweating under blankets to develop the color and the first aromas, drying alternating between sun and shade to concentrate the essential oils. But the active volcanic terroir of Bois-Blanc leaves its mark on every bean: the soils, rich in minerals of volcanic origin, nourish the plant deeply, and patient curing, extended beyond the usual standards, allows the vanillin to concentrate until it crystallizes naturally on the surface. This frost is not a defect: it is the ultimate expression of aromatic maturity, the result of a process controlled from start to finish in which every parameter — duration, temperature, humidity — is optimized to reach this concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAt the origins of Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéunion, formerly known as Bourbon Island, is the historic homeland of Bourbon vanilla. It is here, on this French volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, that everything began for vanilla cultivation in this part of the world. It is here that Edmond Albius, a young enslaved Réunion islander, developed in 1841 the hand-pollination technique that made commercial vanilla cultivation possible outside Mexico — a founding gesture that changed the world history of this spice. The “Bourbon” name was later extended to other Indian Ocean islands growing Planifolia using similar methods, but Réunion remains the cradle, the origin of it all. The Bois-Blanc terroir stands out for its active, mineral volcanic soils, resulting from the activity of the Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. These soils give the beans a singular aromatic depth, with a spicy structure and a fine length on the palate found in no other Bourbon from the Indian Ocean. The island offers an ideal microclimate for vanilla: constant heat, regular humidity carried by the trade winds, moderate altitude. Production remains very small — Réunion produces only a tiny fraction of the world’s vanilla — but the quality lives up to its historic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe intensity of the origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis frosted vanilla from Réunion stands out for its spicy character and its vanillin concentration visible to the naked eye — those white crystals that reflect accomplished maturation. Where Bourbon from Madagascar plays the card of indulgent roundness with its chocolatey and caramelized notes, Réunion offers a straighter, more intense, more vertical profile, with a pronounced spicy dimension and remarkable length on the palate. It is the vanilla of the origins, the one that gave its name to an entire family of vanillas, and its aromatic profile carries this history within it. Muscovado sugar at the heart and red berries as a secondary note add complexity to this intensity. For comparable frosted intensity on another volcanic terroir, the frosted vanilla from Tanzania at Galand Vanille offers a complementary profile, with notes of marshmallow and red berries. For record crystallization, the frosted vanilla from New Caledonia reaches vanillin levels of around 4%, unequaled in the world of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecognizing the frost, preserving the power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight glass container, at room temperature and away from light. The frost — those fine white crystals on the surface of the beans — is pure crystallized vanillin: never confuse it with mold. The distinction is simple: vanillin crystals are white, fine, regular and give off an intense, pleasant vanilla scent. Mold appears as green or gray spots, sometimes fuzzy, with an unpleasant smell. Air your beans for a few moments every week. Avoid the refrigerator, which reduces suppleness and spoils the spicy compounds. Optimal storage: decades, with the vanillin crystals continuing to develop gently over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA heritage vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frosted Planifolia from Réunion is an exceptional piece in the Galand Vanille collection, steeped in history and meaning. It embodies the very history of Bourbon vanilla, from Edmond Albius’s gesture to today’s growers in Bois-Blanc, with an intensity that only Réunion’s volcanic terroir can produce. It is a heritage vanilla as much as a gastronomic one. For a more indulgent and versatile everyday approach, Bourbon from Madagascar remains the classic, safe choice. For frosted power on a different volcanic terroir, the frosted vanilla from New Caledonia reaches record vanillin levels. And to discover the volcanic terroir of Kilimanjaro with crystallization, the frosted vanilla from Tanzania offers a unique register of marshmallow and red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #eeeeee; border-left: 5px solid #999999; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Réunion is the origin. In the Bois-Blanc terroir, vanilla takes on a particular, almost spicy intensity. Thanks to its frost, you immediately sense its concentration of vanillin. It is a straightforward, powerful vanilla that does not cheat.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"125g","offer_id":55253581070600,"sku":null,"price":685.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":55253581234440,"sku":null,"price":1266.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":55253582020872,"sku":null,"price":2215.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":55253582086408,"sku":null,"price":4220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-r_union-planifolia-givr_e-cristallis_e.jpg?v=1775079365"},{"product_id":"vanille-planifolia-guadeloupe","title":"Vanilla planifolia frosted from Guadeloupe","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA powerful Planifolia with a concentrated profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarified Planifolia vanilla from Guadeloupe\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its dense, assertive aromatics. Drier, it develops a concentrated expression marked by roasted and spicy notes. Its bean shows a crystallization of fine flakes along its entire length, the distinctive mark of this selection from a plantation in Saint-Claude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee, pistachio and exotic fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic profile opens on notes of coffee and pistachio, supported by spicy nuances. A fruity touch reminiscent of passion fruit adds depth, while notes of roasted hazelnut extend the tasting over a vanilla base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts aromatic power makes it a vanilla of choice for creams, ganaches and preparations based on hazelnut or pistachio. It also pairs very well with chocolate and coffee, extending their roasted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSaint-Claude: a plantation in the heart of Guadeloupe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated on the heights of Basse-Terre, Saint-Claude enjoys a tropical environment shaped by the influence of the terrain and of humidity. It is in this part of Guadeloupe that this Planifolia is worked using a specific scarification method. The grower’s know-how and the curing conditions help shape a drier bean, with concentrated aromatics and a characteristic crystallization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScarification: a distinctive curing method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarification consists of making fine incisions in the bean while it is being worked. This step is part of a curing process intended to influence how the vanilla evolves and its aromatic expression. On this Guadeloupe selection, it accompanies the development of a powerful profile, with notes of coffee, pistachio and spices. The flake-like crystallization, visible over the whole bean, is another particularity of this reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eeeeee; border-left: 5px solid #999999; padding: 15px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eA word from Paul Galand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s one of the finest plantations in Guadeloupe, with a particularly interesting scarification method. The vanilla is drier, but also powerful and concentrated aromatically, with a flake-like crystallization that runs from the bottom to the top of the bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a profile all its own, with notes of coffee and pistachio, a fruity touch reminiscent of passion fruit and a spicy base.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":58922497474824,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":59169454915848,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":59169454948616,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":59169454981384,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-guadeloupe-saint-claude-scarification-macro.jpg?v=1793219264"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/collections\/vanille-madagascar-bourbon-planifolia-gousses-noires.jpg?v=1782253104","url":"https:\/\/galand-vanille.com\/en\/collections\/planifolia.oembed","provider":"Galand Vanille","version":"1.0","type":"link"}