{"title":"Exceptional Vanillas from Around the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Galand Vanille, every vanilla bean is chosen by hand, directly from the growers. From Madagascar to Tahiti and on to rare species you will not find anywhere else, here is the complete guide to our exceptional vanillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is an exceptional vanilla bean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality vanilla bean can be recognized by its suppleness, its sheen and its intense fragrance. The oilier it is and the more caviar it holds — those thousands of tiny black seeds — the more aroma it releases. Our beans are harvested ripe and then carefully cured, to offer an intensity you never find in industrial vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete guide to the world’s vanilla bean varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla is a living material, a complex spice that is not limited to a single provenance. I am \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Galand\u003c\/strong\u003e, a passionate specialist, and I travel the plantations of the globe to select beans with a unique aromatic palette for \u003cstrong\u003eGaland Vanille\u003c\/strong\u003e. From the famous Bourbon vanilla to the rarest wild varieties, each species tells the story of its terroir. Discover my complete guide to choosing the perfect bean that will elevate your culinary creations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Vanilla Planifolia: the excellence of Bourbon Vanilla and its terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlanifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e variety is the most widely cultivated in the world. When it grows in the Indian Ocean, it carries the prestigious name \u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the indulgent vanilla par excellence, with an aromatic profile dominated by vanilla, chocolate, woody and spicy notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-bourbon-madagascar\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia Bourbon from Madagascar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A generous vanilla offering notes of prunes, raisins and caramel. It develops a rich profile: chocolatey and caramelized nuances with a hint of ripe fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-tanzanie\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia from Tanzania\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla beans from Tanzania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ample, deep vanilla developing leathery, red berry and floral notes. It offers a lovely roundness on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-inde\" title=\"Vanilla Planifolia from India\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla beans from India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e An origin with strong, woody aromatic power, with notes of forest floor, prune and herbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-givree-madagascar\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Madagascar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrosted vanilla beans from Madagascar (Antalaha)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pinnacle of ripeness, whose natural crystals bear witness to exceptional quality (natural vanillin).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-givree-tanzanie\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Tanzania\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrosted vanilla beans from Tanzania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exclusive, cured using an innovative process that I developed. It combines spicy marshmallow notes with hints of red berries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-bretagne\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia frosted from Brittany\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrosted vanilla beans from Brittany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exception cured by freezing and in a drying chamber, revealing a floral forest-floor and leather profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-indonesie\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Indonesia Sulawesi\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla beans from Indonesia (Sulawesi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown on volcanic soil, its aromas are dominated by spiced red berries and vanilla-scented orange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-sao-tome\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia from São Tomé\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVanilla beans from São Tomé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exceptional character, with rich cocoa notes and an intense fruitiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-ile-maurice\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia frosted from Mauritius\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla beans from Mauritius (Frosted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A treasure built around notes of white tobacco, honey and caramel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-givree-nouvelle-caledonie\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia frosted from New Caledonia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla beans from New Caledonia (Frosted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A collector’s vanilla offering an intense taste of coffee, cherries, tea and grape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-givree-reunion\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia frosted from Réunion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Réunion (Frosted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown on old lava flows, it combines muscovado sugar and red berries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-planifolia-mexique\" title=\"Vanilla planifolia from Mexico\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla beans from Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The historic birthplace. Its unique profile reveals notes of chocolate, nutmeg and walnut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Vanilla X. Tahitensis: the delicacy of Tahitian Vanilla\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTahitensis\u003c\/strong\u003e variety stands out for its higher fatty acid content and for aniseed compounds that create a very noticeable floral, airy olfactory impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tahitensis-papouasie\" title=\"Vanilla tahitensis from Papua New Guinea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Papua New Guinea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and intensely floral, it develops notes of anise, chocolate and leather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tahitensis-raiatea\" title=\"Vanilla tahitensis haapape from Tahiti Raiatea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Tahiti Raiatea (Haapape)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, long beans releasing powerful notes of bitter almond and cherry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tahitensis-tahaa\" title=\"Vanilla tahitensis haapape from Tahiti Raiatea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Tahiti Tahaa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried and massaged in the sun, its fragrance is subtly floral and aniseed, with notes of monoï.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tahitensis-equateur\" title=\"Vanilla Tahitensis from Ecuador\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Ecuador\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-altitude vine rich in aniseed molecules: jasmine, olive oil and gingerbread.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Vanilla Pompona: the majestic “Banana Vanilla”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLess well known and incredibly rare, \u003cstrong\u003ePompona vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e offers short, wide beans that are generous in seeds (vanilla caviar).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-pompona-nouvelle-caledonie\" title=\"Vanilla pompona from New Caledonia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from New Caledonia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A floral, tangy flavor with notes of strawberry, dried banana and cinnamon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tsy-taitry-madagascar\" title=\"Vanilla pompona Tsy Taitry from Madagascar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsy Taitry beans (Madagascar)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare hybrid centered on candied fruit and black olive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-pompona-perou\" title=\"Vanilla pompona from Peru\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Peru (Dried \u0026amp; Fresh)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in the Amazon. Notes of tobacco, licorice, tonka and, for the fresh version, mirabelle plum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-pompona-martinique\" title=\"Vanilla pompona split from Martinique\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Martinique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally split beans offering notes of amarena cherry and tarte Tatin apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-pompona-bresil\" title=\"Vanilla pompona from Brazil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Brazil (Cerrado)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A jewel pollinated by endemic bees, with aromas of apple compote and jasmine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-pompona-mexique\" title=\"Vanilla pompona from Mexico\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and rich, they evoke black olive and a very floral bouquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-pompona-colombie\" title=\"Vanilla pompona from Colombia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the rarest in the world. Notes of ripe fruit, tobacco and white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Wild and Endemic Varieties\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor purists in search of something new, these exceptional species reveal the remarkable botanical complexity of wild vanilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-bahiana-bresil\" title=\"Vanilla bahiana from Brazil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla Bahiana (Brazil)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinary power: dried chili, walnut and maple syrup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-cribbiana-guatemala\" title=\"Vanilla cribbiana from Guatemala\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla Cribbiana (Guatemala)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ancient vanilla of the Maya. Scents of green coffee, orange and panettone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-chamissonis-bresil\" title=\"Vanilla Chamissonis from Brazil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla Chamissonis (Brazil)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A giant whose beans reach 230g. Notes of clove and peppermint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-sotoarenasis-colombie\" title=\"Vanilla sotoarenasii from Colombia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla Sotoarenasii (Colombia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its skin can be eaten whole. Flavors of peach, licorice and tonka bean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-odorata-equateur\" title=\"Vanilla Odorata from Ecuador\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla Odorata (Ecuador):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Less than 1% of world production. Notes of matcha, white chocolate and raspberries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is the best vanilla for your recipes?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eOpt for \u003cstrong\u003ePlanifolia (Bourbon)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a profile with indulgent, chocolatey and buttery notes (ideal for baking).\u003cbr\u003e- Choose \u003cstrong\u003eTahitensis\u003c\/strong\u003e for its aniseed and floral notes, perfect for a cold infusion in your creams and ganaches.\u003cbr\u003e- Let yourself be tempted by \u003cstrong\u003ePompona\u003c\/strong\u003e or our native varieties for a tasting off the beaten track.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI can’t wait to shake up the way you see this extraordinary spice. Explore the selection at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\" title=\"All collections\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaland Vanille\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and let me win you over with the magic of the world’s most beautiful vanillas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to store your vanilla beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore your beans in an airtight tube, away from light and moisture — and above all not in the refrigerator. Properly stored, a bean keeps its fragrance for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/galand-vanille.com\/en\/collections\/vanilles.oembed","provider":"Galand Vanille","version":"1.0","type":"link"}