{"title":"Vanilla for beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003eCooking with a real vanilla bean for the first time? Paul Galand, founder of Galand Vanille and vanilla sourcer, has brought together the beans he recommends for getting started, along with the right techniques for using them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich vanilla should you choose as a beginner?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-bourbon-madagascar\"\u003eBourbon vanilla from Madagascar\u003c\/a\u003e: it’s the one Paul recommends for a first bean. This planifolia from the Sava region offers buttery, chocolatey and caramelized notes, and its roundness holds up to cooking: creams, flans, caramels, baked pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you feel confident, broaden your palette:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tahitensis-papouasie\"\u003ethe tahitensis from Papua New Guinea\u003c\/a\u003e, floral, aniseed and lightly spiced, surprising in whipped cream or in a fruit dessert;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-inde\"\u003ethe planifolia from India\u003c\/a\u003e, powerful and woody, with notes of leather and chocolate, for ganaches and chocolate desserts;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sucre-vanille\"\u003evanilla sugar\u003c\/a\u003e, made with vanilla seeds from Madagascar, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, which you use like any vanilla sugar in a cake, a yogurt or a hot drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanifolia or tahitensis: which vanilla bean should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in vanillin, \u003cstrong\u003eplanifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e is the indulgent, versatile vanilla, at ease in hot preparations. Lower in vanillin but rich in aniseed molecules, \u003cstrong\u003etahitensis\u003c\/strong\u003e brings floral notes and expresses itself best cold. To go further:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-tanzanie\"\u003ethe planifolia from Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e, from the volcanic soils of Kilimanjaro, bolder than Madagascar vanilla;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tahitensis-equateur\"\u003ethe tahitensis from Ecuador\u003c\/a\u003e, between jasmine, mirabelle plum and gingerbread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more, read our comparison \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/vanille-bourbon-tahitensis-ou-pompona-quelle-variete-choisir\"\u003eBourbon, Tahitensis or Pompona vanilla: which variety should you choose?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use a vanilla bean as a beginner?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit\u003c\/strong\u003e the bean lengthwise with the tip of a knife, then \u003cstrong\u003escrape out\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds, the “caviar”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfuse\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds and bean in the milk or cream: 10 to 15 minutes off the heat and covered, or 24 to 48 h cold. Tahitensis vanillas prefer the cold, which preserves their aniseed notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 bean for 500 ml to 1 liter of milk or cream, 1 bean for 500 g of flour, and 2 beans per liter for ice cream, because cold mutes vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the bean\u003c\/strong\u003e: rinsed and dried, it flavors a homemade vanilla sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore your beans in an airtight glass tube, away from light and heat, \u003cstrong\u003enot in the refrigerator\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fine white crystals on the surface are not mold but crystallized vanillin, a sign of richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a specific recipe in mind? See our vanillas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanille-pour-cremes-et-flans\"\u003ecreams and flans\u003c\/a\u003e. Looking for a gift idea? Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanille-cadeau\"\u003evanillas for gifting\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanilles\"\u003eall our vanillas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vanille-tahitensis-papouasie","title":"Vanilla tahitensis from Papua New Guinea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA floral, spicy, singular vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild and intensely floral, this vanilla develops notes of tropical flowers and anise, with a chocolatey and slightly spicy background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess rich in vanillin than planifolia, it wins you over with its complexity and finesse rather than its power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt expresses itself particularly well in cold infusions: in a crème anglaise, milk, a syrup or a spirit, in order to preserve its naturally aniseed and sweet aromatic molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for delicate desserts, a chantilly cream, a whipped ganache or a fruit dessert, where you are looking for fragrance more than raw intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnother reading of vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTahitensis\u003c\/strong\u003e variety stands out for the natural presence of aniseed molecules (anisyl alcohol, anisic acid, anisyl acetate), almost absent in planifolia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, it contains less vanillin, which gives it a more floral, airier, less linear profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we find the X. Tahitensis variety, native to French Polynesia, introduced to Papua New Guinea. While the genetics are the same, terroir and preparation shape a different expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBorn on a preserved land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA humid, hot, intensely green land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vanilla grows in a still wild, hard-to-reach environment, where some tribes still live in rhythm with nature. Little tourism, little infrastructure: it is a preserved, almost raw territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dense tropical climate and this biodiversity give birth to an expressive vanilla, with a more pronounced chocolatey and spicy dimension than its Polynesian cousin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing and maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Papua New Guinea, the ripe beans are scalded after harvest, plunged for a few minutes into hot water to start the enzymatic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is followed by several days of sweating and fermentation, which develop the first aromatic notes characteristic of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrying then alternates between shade and sun for several months, until supple, concentrated and structured beans are obtained.\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 is one of the most difficult vanillas to source. Papua New Guinea is on the other side of the world: several flights, sometimes boats, to reach these isolated plantations. But this wild land gives a unique vanilla: floral, aniseed, with a depth different from Tahiti. I am attached to it because it comes from a territory that has remained raw, almost intact.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"1 bean","offer_id":51148354191624,"sku":"0003","price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 beans","offer_id":51148354224392,"sku":"0003","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 beans","offer_id":51148354257160,"sku":"0003","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 beans","offer_id":51148354289928,"sku":"0003","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":51148354355464,"sku":"0003","price":76.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":51148354388232,"sku":"0003","price":112.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":51148354421000,"sku":"0003","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":51148354453768,"sku":"0003","price":405.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/vanille-tahitensis-papouasie-nouvelle-guinee-gousse..jpg?v=1775081438"},{"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":"sucre-vanille","title":"Vanilla sugar","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA handcrafted creation from three exceptional origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our Multi-origin vanilla sugar, a unique handcrafted creation that will delight your taste buds. Made from organic cane sugar and whole ground vanilla beans from Madagascar, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, this sugar is the result of a harmonious marriage of quality ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe intensity of real vanilla beans in your cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, it is as easy to use as any industrial vanilla sugar. What sets it apart, however, are the whole ground vanilla beans it contains. They bring intense, flavorful vanilla aromas to your preparations, for exceptional results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElevate your everyday cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether to delicately flavor your desserts, add a touch of sweetness to your hot drinks or enhance your plain yogurts, our Multi-origin vanilla sugar will elevate your culinary creations. Let yourself be carried away by the delicacy of vanilla and savor every moment with an explosion of flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTreat yourself to a unique taste experience with our Multi-origin vanilla sugar. With it, your preparations will take on a new dimension, and you won’t be able to do without its captivating aromas. Add a hint of vanilla to your everyday life and let yourself be won over by this exceptional sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #eeeeee; border-left: 5px solid #999999; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eA word from Paul Galand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    This sugar is the result of a search for balance between the sweetness of organic sugar and the aromatic strength of vanillas from Madagascar, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. A must-have for anyone who wants to rediscover the true taste of vanilla seeds in every spoonful.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"125g","offer_id":51148359467272,"sku":"0011","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":51148359500040,"sku":"0011","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":51148359532808,"sku":"0011","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":51148359565576,"sku":"0011","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/sucre-vanille-cristaux-graines-de-vanille.jpg?v=1789991463"},{"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. 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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":"coffret-decouverte","title":"The Pastry Chef’s Essentials Gift Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscovery Gift Box “The Pastry Chef’s Essentials”: the great vanilla classics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evanilla discovery gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e invites you to explore the great classics of exceptional vanilla. Designed by Paul Galand, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/notre-histoire\"\u003evanilla sourcer\u003c\/a\u003e, it brings together the emblematic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/planifolia\"\u003ePlanifolia\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tahitensis\"\u003eTahitensis\u003c\/a\u003e varieties through a selection of six origins from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vanille-direct-producteur\"\u003edirect supply chains with growers\u003c\/a\u003e. An ideal \u003cstrong\u003etasting gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e for comparing aromatic profiles, enriching your pastry creations or offering a \u003cstrong\u003egourmet gift\u003c\/strong\u003e to a lover of fine ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanifolia and Tahitensis: what are the differences?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of high-end vanilla, these two major varieties differ in their composition and the richness of their aromatic expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe elegance of Tahitensis:\u003c\/strong\u003e richer in fatty acids (around 2.0%), it favors floral and aniseed nuances over a dominant vanillin expression. Its profile is fruity, delicate and particularly fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe intensity of Planifolia:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fatty acid concentration of around 1.0%, it expresses all the depth of a great vanilla, between vanilla, chocolate, woody and spicy notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo explore these differences further, our comparison \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/vanille-bourbon-tahitensis-ou-pompona-quelle-variete-choisir\"\u003eBourbon, Tahitensis or Pompona: which variety should you choose?\u003c\/a\u003e presents the characteristics and culinary uses of each variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe six origins in your gift box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Galand has brought together vanillas from terroirs known for their singularity, to explore a wide palette of aromatic nuances:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanille-de-madagascar\"\u003ePlanifolia Bourbon from Madagascar\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e a generous, smooth benchmark, with notes of chocolate and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of split \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanille-givree\"\u003efrosted\u003c\/a\u003e Planifolia from Madagascar:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested at full maturity, it naturally shows vanillin crystals on its surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of Planifolia from Tanzania:\u003c\/strong\u003e a broad, singular vanilla, with notes of leather and red berries, from the volcanic lands of Kilimanjaro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of Planifolia from India:\u003c\/strong\u003e an intense, original profile, marked by herbaceous, prune and leather nuances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 bean of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tahitensis\"\u003eTahitensis\u003c\/a\u003e from Tahiti, in Moorea:\u003c\/strong\u003e a delicate Polynesian expression, with notes of almond, gingerbread and prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tahitensis-papouasie\"\u003eTahitensis from Papua New Guinea\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e an expressive origin, where floral notes combine with aniseed and chocolate accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Discovery Gift Box for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla gift box is for pastry lovers, curious cooks and anyone who wants to discover the diversity of exceptional vanillas. It is also a fine first step before exploring our other selections: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/coffret-variete\"\u003eVariety Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e, devoted to rare species, then the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/coffret-collector\"\u003eCollector Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e, which brings together some of the most remarkable vanillas in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting, using and storing your beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach origin deserves to be used in the right way to fully reveal its aromas. Find our advice in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/quelle-vanille-choisir-pour-quelle-recette-le-guide-des-accords-parfaits\"\u003eguide to vanilla and recipe pairings\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/comment-utiliser-une-gousse-de-vanille-en-patisserie-techniques-et-astuces\"\u003etechniques for working with vanilla in pastry\u003c\/a\u003e. To preserve the qualities of your beans, choose a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tube-en-verre\"\u003eglass tube\u003c\/a\u003e, away from light, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/comment-conserver-ses-gousses-de-vanille-le-guide-complet\"\u003estorage guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to continue this discovery? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanilles\"\u003ecollection of exceptional vanillas\u003c\/a\u003e and its 19 origins, from must-have profiles to the rarest vanillas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51148371067144,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/coffret-essentiels-du-patissier-galand-vanille..jpg?v=1772569388"},{"product_id":"vanille-tahitensis-equateur","title":"Vanilla Tahitensis from Ecuador","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA singular expression of tahitensis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTahitensis from Ecuador immediately stands out for its aromatic composition. Unlike Planifolia, it contains very little vanillin, but a high concentration of aniseed molecules (anisyl alcohol, anisic acid, anisyl acetate), as well as parahydroxybenzoic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla reveals a very distinctive signature of white flowers, jasmine, olive oil, mirabelle plum and red berries, with a slightly spicy depth reminiscent of gingerbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn preparations, it will suit a crème anglaise, an ice cream, a crème brûlée, a fruit salad… In savory dishes, with fish or white meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA living equatorial terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced to Ecuador, tahitensis has adapted perfectly to the equatorial forest, a rich, dense and still largely wild environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir plays an essential role here: it shapes a vanilla very different from those of Tahiti or Papua, with a greener, more floral and more unexpected expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preparation process (scalding, sweating, then sun-drying) also differs from that of French Polynesia, further strengthening its own identity.\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“I am not always drawn to tahitensis grown outside French Polynesia. 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Nothing is added or removed: the skin, the pulp and the seeds are kept together. This integrity is what gives it its power: you are not working only with the bean’s caviar, but with all of its aromatic compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a bean, the powder requires neither infusion nor resting time. It disperses directly into the preparation and releases its aroma immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy choose vanilla powder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo infusion: the aroma is available right away, with no preliminary step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt adds neither water nor fat, which is valuable in a chocolate, a ganache or a dry mix, where the slightest liquid is a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt holds up to baking: where an extract evaporates in the oven, the powder stays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing by weight, consistent from one batch to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fine black seeds remain visible in the preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero waste: the whole bean is used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA vanilla from the Sava region, in Madagascar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis powder comes from our Bourbon planifolia vanilla beans from Madagascar, grown in the Sava region, in the northeast of the island, where the hot, humid climate and the soils shape the character of the beans. After harvest, the vanilla is cured slowly according to traditional Malagasy know-how: this long time builds the structure of the aromas and gives them depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder carries the signature of this origin: a round, indulgent vanilla, with buttery, chocolatey and caramelized notes, and a hint of ripe fruit reminiscent of plum. Grinding makes it more direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe buy this vanilla direct, from the Malagasy growers we work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to use vanilla powder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt replaces the scraped bean wherever infusion is not possible or not desirable. In pastry: sablé doughs, loaf cakes, financiers, madeleines, brioches, macarons, ice creams, Chantilly cream. In chocolate making, it flavors a ganache or a coating without breaking the emulsion. For everyday use: a yogurt, a coffee, a hot chocolate, a porridge or a homemade vanilla sugar, simply by mixing it with sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn savory cooking, it is used like a dry spice: in a marinade mix, on white fish, poultry, roasted carrots or red kuri squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo incorporate it without lumps, first mix it with the dry ingredients (flour, sugar), or loosen it in a little fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about 1 to 2 g per liter of preparation, i.e. half a level teaspoon. As the powder is more concentrated than an infused bean, start low and adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder is delivered in a zip pouch, like our vanillas. Close it tightly after each use and store the powder away from air, light and heat.\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“In pastry, I always found it a shame to throw away a bean after using it: a large part of the aroma is in the skin, not just in the seeds. Powder solves this problem because you use the whole bean. 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Made up of thousands of shiny black seeds coated in their fragrant pulp, it brings the authentic taste of vanilla to your preparations. Made to the recipe developed by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/notre-histoire\"\u003ePaul Galand\u003c\/a\u003e, pastry chef and founder of Galand Vanille, this vanilla caviar gives you all the depth of a fresh bean, without having to split or scrape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy choose vanilla caviar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e no more splitting and scraping your beans, the caviar is ready to be added to your recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn intense aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e it brings out the characteristic notes of Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar in your sweet and savory preparations alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible black seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e they give an elegant visual signature to your creams, ice creams and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise use:\u003c\/strong\u003e its dosage makes it easy to adapt the vanilla intensity to each recipe, as you wish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis caviar is made from Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, an emblematic origin renowned for the richness of its aromatic profile. Its round, warm vanilla notes suit the great pastry classics as well as more personal creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow do you use vanilla caviar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla caviar can be used in any recipe where you want the aromas and the characteristic seeds of a bean: pastry cream, crème anglaise, crème brûlée, ice creams, panna cotta, ganaches, whipped cream, entremets, biscuits or sablé doughs. Mix it with a little sugar, cream or milk before adding it, so that it spreads more easily. You can add it at the start of a gentle infusion or at the end of preparation, depending on the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla also has its place in savory cooking: a touch of caviar elevates a beurre blanc, accompanies scallops or adds a subtle note to poultry in cream sauce. 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You can adjust this amount according to the aromatic intensity you want and the nature of your recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvert sugar, Bourbon vanilla extract from Madagascar, Bourbon vanilla seeds from Madagascar, whole Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow should you store vanilla caviar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each use, close the container carefully and keep the caviar away from air, light and heat to preserve its aromatic qualities.\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“Since I started out, I have been looking for the ideal vanilla caviar. 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