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Store
In glass, in the cupboard.
Between 15 and 20 °C, away from light, a vanilla bean doesn’t expire: it improves with time. Never in the refrigerator: moisture damages it.
The storage guide
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Galand Vanille offers a rich and varied range of vanillas of exceptional quality. These treasures let you explore new territories of taste.
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Family 1 of 6 · 9 vanillas
The pastry chef’s must-haves
My selection for everyday use: generous vanillas, easy to work with in any situation.
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The Pastry Chef’s Essentials Gift Box
6 vanillas · 11 beans
It’s the perfect gift for a curious food lover, a young pastry chef or anyone who wants to taste real vanilla for the first time.
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In the gift box
Each vanilla in its own glass tube
2 beans
Planifolia Bourbon
Madagascar · SambavaIndulgent, buttery, chocolate, caramel, plumIndulgent, buttery
2 beans
Planifolia split frosted
Madagascar · AntalahaWoody, herbaceous, floral, copperyWoody, herbaceous
2 beans
Planifolia
Tanzania · KilimanjaroLeather, red berries, caramelLeather, red berries
2 beans
Planifolia
India · KarnatakaWoody, forest floor, leather, chocolate, herbaceousWoody, forest floor
1 bean
Tahitensis
Tahiti · TahaaFloral, aniseed, prunes, almond, monoïFloral, aniseed
2 beans
Tahitensis
Papua · OroTropical flowers, anise, chocolatey, spicyTropical flowers, anise
Madagascar
Vanilla planifolia Bourbon from Madagascar
Indulgent · buttery · chocolate · caramel · plum
Intense and generous, with a rich aromatic profile: indulgent, buttery notes, chocolatey and caramelized nuances, with a hint of ripe fruit reminiscent of plum.
1 bean 17/19cm
Tanzania
Vanilla planifolia from Tanzania
Leather · red berries · caramel
Very vanilla-rich, broad and deep. Notes of leather, red berries and caramel with a lovely roundness on the palate.
1 bean 16/18cm
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Vanilla tahitensis from Papua New Guinea
Tropical flowers · anise · chocolatey · spicy
Mild and intensely floral. Notes of tropical flowers and anise, with a chocolatey, slightly spicy background. Finesse and complexity rather than power.
1 bean
Favorite
French Polynesia
Vanilla tahitensis haapape from Tahiti Raiatea
Bitter almond · cherry · prunes · aniseed
A captivating aroma of bitter almond and cherry, with aniseed and plum nuances. A supple bean with a waxy texture.
1 bean 14/16cm
India
Vanilla Planifolia from India
Woody · forest floor · leather · chocolate · herbaceous
A singular aromatic power, both vanilla-rich and woody, with forest-floor nuances. Notes of leather and chocolate, a herbaceous touch.
1 bean
Vanilla sugar
Multi-origin · intense vanilla
A handcrafted multi-origin creation: Madagascar, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Organic cane sugar and whole ground vanilla beans.
125g
Vanilla powder
Indulgent · buttery · chocolate · caramel · plum
Whole Bourbon planifolia vanilla beans from Madagascar, ground: skin, pulp and seeds. No infusion needed: measure it by the gram.
15 g
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Vanilla caviar Bourbon from Madagascar
Ready-to-use Bourbon vanilla seeds from Madagascar, in a glass jar: the aroma of the bean without splitting or scraping it.
20 g
Family 2 of 6 · 13 vanillas
Vanilla planifolia
The benchmark species: a round, indulgent vanilla profile, between cocoa, caramel and plum.
Madagascar
Vanilla planifolia Bourbon from Madagascar
Indulgent · buttery · chocolate · caramel · plum
Intense and generous, with a rich aromatic profile: indulgent, buttery notes, chocolatey and caramelized nuances, with a hint of ripe fruit reminiscent of plum.
1 bean 17/19cm
Tanzania
Vanilla planifolia from Tanzania
Leather · red berries · caramel
Very vanilla-rich, broad and deep. Notes of leather, red berries and caramel with a lovely roundness on the palate.
1 bean 16/18cm
India
Vanilla Planifolia from India
Woody · forest floor · leather · chocolate · herbaceous
A singular aromatic power, both vanilla-rich and woody, with forest-floor nuances. Notes of leather and chocolate, a herbaceous touch.
1 bean
FROSTED
Madagascar
Paul’s selection · −15%
Until Sunday night, on all sizes.
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Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Madagascar
Woody · herbaceous · floral · coppery
Pure vanillin crystals on the surface. On the nose, an explosion of aromas: woody base, herbaceous and floral notes and a coppery hint. Very intense.
1 bean
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Brittany
Vanilla planifolia frosted from Brittany
Woody · vanilla · salted butter · chocolatey
Very rare, first vintage. Brown, oily, rich in vanillin. A woody, intensely vanilla base with notes of salted butter. All in balance, with remarkable length on the palate.
1 bean
Indonesia
Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Indonesia Sulawesi
Spiced red berries · orange peel · deep vanilla · muscovado sugar · smoky · leathery
Volcanic power. Spiced red berries, orange peel, deep vanilla, muscovado sugar, smoky, almost leathery accents. Concentrated to the core.
1 bean
New Caledonia
Vanilla planifolia frosted from New Caledonia
Vanilla caramel · mild coffee · ripe cherry · black tea · raisin · floral
Record vanillin content (~4%). A clean, precise, bright profile. Vanilla caramel, mild coffee, ripe cherry, black tea, raisin, then floral notes on the finish.
1 bean
São Tomé
Vanilla planifolia from São Tomé
Vanilla · pure cocoa · dried fruit
A clean, smooth attack, classic vanilla notes merged with deep hints of pure cocoa and dried fruit. Oily, supple texture.
1 bean
Native
Mexico
Vanilla planifolia from Mexico
Chocolate · walnut · nutmeg · ripe red berries · bitterness
Intensely chocolatey, a typically Mexican profile: chocolate, walnut, nutmeg, ripe red berries, a hint of bitterness in the background. Beans loaded with essential oils.
1 bean
Tanzania
Paul’s selection · −15%
Until Sunday night, on all sizes.
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Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Tanzania
Marshmallow · sweet spices · strawberries · blackberries
Dense and concentrated. Clear notes of marshmallow, sweet spices and red berries (strawberries, blackberries). Rich in essential oils, naturally oily, high vanillin content.
1 bean
Bourbon
Réunion
Vanilla planifolia frosted from Réunion
Spicy · muscovado sugar · red berries
Powerful, structured aromatics: spicy notes, muscovado sugar, red berries. A marked and lingering vanilla presence. Natural crystallization on the surface.
1 bean
Mauritius
Vanilla planifolia Bourbon from Mauritius
Rose · grape · dulce de leche · vanilla · iodine
A singular identity. Intensely vanilla-forward, with notes of rose, grape, dulce de leche and a hint of iodine. Small-scale production.
1 bean
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Guadeloupe
Vanilla planifolia frosted from Guadeloupe
Coffee · pistachio · spices · roasted hazelnuts · passion fruit
Powerful and concentrated. Coffee and pistachio up front, spices and roasted hazelnuts, a hint of passion fruit. Flake-like crystallization.
1 bean
Family 3 of 6 · 4 vanillas
Vanilla tahitensis
The species with the most delicate aromas: anise, white flowers, fruity notes and a hint of spice.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Vanilla tahitensis from Papua New Guinea
Tropical flowers · anise · chocolatey · spicy
Mild and intensely floral. Notes of tropical flowers and anise, with a chocolatey, slightly spicy background. Finesse and complexity rather than power.
1 bean
Favorite
French Polynesia
Vanilla tahitensis haapape from Tahiti Raiatea
Bitter almond · cherry · prunes · aniseed
A captivating aroma of bitter almond and cherry, with aniseed and plum nuances. A supple bean with a waxy texture.
1 bean 14/16cm
Ecuador
Vanilla Tahitensis from Ecuador
Jasmine · olive oil · mirabelle plum · red berries · gingerbread
A soft, floral aroma evoking the tropical flowers of Ecuador. Notes of jasmine, olive oil, mirabelle plum, red berries, with a spicy gingerbread base note.
1 bean
French Polynesia
Vanilla tahitensis from Tahiti Tahaa
Floral · aniseed · prunes · almond · monoï
A floral, aniseed bouquet, notes of prune and sweet almond lifted by monoï. A supple, fragrant bean.
1 bean
Family 4 of 6 · 8 vanillas
Vanilla pompona
A rare species, grown in small quantities, highly aromatic: fruity, almondy and liqueur-like.
New Caledonia
Vanilla pompona from New Caledonia
Ripe strawberry · fresh banana · aniseed · floral · cinnamon
Singular and expressive. Ripe strawberry, fresh banana, a touch of aniseed, a delicate floral note, a hint of cinnamon. Complexity intact when used cold.
1 bean 2/4g
Native
Peru
Vanilla pompona from Peru
Tobacco · tonka · leather · red berries
Intense and wild. Notes of tobacco, tonka, leather and red berries. Pronounced bitterness in the skin. Stands up very well to cooking.
1 bean +13cm
Madagascar
Vanilla pompona Tsy Taitry from Madagascar
Candied fruit · black olive · vanilla
A plump bean with distinctive aromas of candied fruit and black olive. Thick, oily texture; a rare and complex profile.
1 bean
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Martinique
Vanilla pompona split from Martinique
Amarena cherry · candied apples · raspberries · honey · licorice
Concentrated indulgence. Amarena cherry, candied apples, raspberries, honey and hints of licorice. Tender skin, concentrated in aromas.
1 bean 10/12g
Native
Mexico
Vanilla pompona from Mexico
Floral · buttery · fruity · olive · apple
Wild and indulgent. Floral, buttery, fruity notes, subtle hints of olives and apples. A taste so expressive that you can enjoy it on its own.
1 bean 3/5g
NATIVE
Brazil
Vanilla pompona from Brazil
Jasmine · tarte Tatin · aniseed
A wild treasure. Immediate aromatic power: floral notes of jasmine, tarte Tatin and a light hint of aniseed.
1 bean 4/7g
Native
Peru
Vanilla fresh pompona from Peru
Mirabelle plum · tobacco · tonka · red berries
A rare variety from the Andes at 800m altitude. Called “Sekut” by the Indigenous people. Naturally pollinated by bees. Rich aroma, exceptional terroir.
1 bean
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Colombia
Family 5 of 6 · 5 vanillas
Rare species
The enthusiasts’ territory: rare botanical vanillas with never-before-seen profiles.
Native
Guatemala
Vanilla cribbiana from Guatemala
Green coffee · bell peppers · caramel · rum · panettone
Used by the Maya, lost for 400 years, rediscovered. First plantation created by Dario Ramirez from wild varieties. Immense gastronomic potential.
1 bean
Native
Ecuador
Vanilla Odorata from Ecuador
Smoke · pepper · blond tobacco · raspberry · chocolate · tonka bean · honey · argan oil
Wild and extremely rare (<1% of world production). Richer in caviar than Planifolia. Unique aromatic complexity.
1 bean
NATIVE
Colombia
Vanilla sotoarenasii from Colombia
Plum · peach · licorice · tonka
A wild vanilla from the forests of Chocó, naturally pollinated by endemic bees. Smaller but wider beans, less stringy skin.
1 bean
Native
Brazil
Vanilla bahiana from Brazil
Dried chili · blue cheese · floral · minty vanilla
Extraordinary aromatic and flavor power. Intense red-ochre essential oil. One of the most aromatic vanillas to date.
1 bean
Native
Brazil
Vanilla Chamissonis from Brazil
Fresh almonds · clove · black lemon · black cherry
A unique species from the Mata Atlântica, one of the rarest in the world. The largest beans (up to 60g after curing). Complex aroma.
1 bean 14/18g
Family 6 of 6 · 7 vanillas
Frosted vanillas
A rare natural phenomenon: vanillin crystallizing on the surface of the finest beans.
FROSTED
Madagascar
Paul’s selection · −15%
Until Sunday night, on all sizes.
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Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Madagascar
Woody · herbaceous · floral · coppery
Pure vanillin crystals on the surface. On the nose, an explosion of aromas: woody base, herbaceous and floral notes and a coppery hint. Very intense.
1 bean
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Brittany
Vanilla planifolia frosted from Brittany
Woody · vanilla · salted butter · chocolatey
Very rare, first vintage. Brown, oily, rich in vanillin. A woody, intensely vanilla base with notes of salted butter. All in balance, with remarkable length on the palate.
1 bean
Tanzania
Paul’s selection · −15%
Until Sunday night, on all sizes.
Discount applied automatically in your cart; cannot be combined with a promo code.
Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Tanzania
Marshmallow · sweet spices · strawberries · blackberries
Dense and concentrated. Clear notes of marshmallow, sweet spices and red berries (strawberries, blackberries). Rich in essential oils, naturally oily, high vanillin content.
1 bean
New Caledonia
Vanilla planifolia frosted from New Caledonia
Vanilla caramel · mild coffee · ripe cherry · black tea · raisin · floral
Record vanillin content (~4%). A clean, precise, bright profile. Vanilla caramel, mild coffee, ripe cherry, black tea, raisin, then floral notes on the finish.
1 bean
Indonesia
Vanilla planifolia split frosted from Indonesia Sulawesi
Spiced red berries · orange peel · deep vanilla · muscovado sugar · smoky · leathery
Volcanic power. Spiced red berries, orange peel, deep vanilla, muscovado sugar, smoky, almost leathery accents. Concentrated to the core.
1 bean
Bourbon
Réunion
Vanilla planifolia frosted from Réunion
Spicy · muscovado sugar · red berries
Powerful, structured aromatics: spicy notes, muscovado sugar, red berries. A marked and lingering vanilla presence. Natural crystallization on the surface.
1 bean
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Guadeloupe
Vanilla planifolia frosted from Guadeloupe
Coffee · pistachio · spices · roasted hazelnuts · passion fruit
Powerful and concentrated. Coffee and pistachio up front, spices and roasted hazelnuts, a hint of passion fruit. Flake-like crystallization.
1 bean
Paul’s advice
Storing and using your vanilla
Use
Split, scrape, infuse.
Scrape out the caviar, then let everything infuse cold in the milk or cream for 24 to 48 hours. Once empty, the bean can still scent a jar of sugar.
Pastry techniquesWhite crystals on your vanilla beans? That’s vanillin frost, a sign of quality.
CrystallizationFAQs
Which vanilla varieties do you offer?
We source 19 origins covering the main vanilla species: planifolia (known as Bourbon), the most famous, with indulgent, cocoa-like notes; tahitensis, floral and aniseed, emblematic of Tahiti; pompona, rare and powerful, nicknamed “banana vanilla”; and extremely rare species — cribbiana, bahiana, chamissonis, sotoarenasii, odorata — found nowhere else.
To choose according to your taste, see our guide to the varieties or let our quiz guide you.
What is the difference between Bourbon vanilla and Tahitensis vanilla?
Vanilla planifolia Bourbon from Madagascar is very rich in vanillin, with warm, woody notes. Tahitensis, which contains almost no vanillin, is more floral and offers subtler, more exotic aromas. Each variety has its own personality!
Are the vanilla beans sustainably grown?
Yes. We work exclusively with growers committed to practices that respect the environment and local communities — this is the heart of our direct-from-growers approach, told in our story.
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The Galand Vanille guide
Exceptional vanilla beans
the complete guide, by Paul Galand
At Galand Vanille, every vanilla bean is hand-picked, directly from the growers. From Madagascar to Tahiti and on to rare species found nowhere else, here is the complete guide to our exceptional vanillas.
What is an exceptional vanilla bean?
An exceptional bean is recognized above all by its scent: intense, complex and lingering aromatics. It is rich in caviar — those thousands of tiny black seeds where the aromas are concentrated — and patiently cured. Its texture depends on the curing: some beans stay supple and oily, others are drier and can be brittle. A drier bean is in no way a defect, quite the opposite: it is often the sign of a long curing and a higher aromatic concentration. Far from industrial vanilla, each one fully expresses its terroir.
An intense scentPowerful, complex and lingering aromatics.
Rich in caviarPacked with seeds, where the aromas are concentrated.
Patiently curedSupple or drier depending on the curing — always concentrated.
Complete guide to vanilla bean varieties
Vanilla is a living material, a complex spice that is not limited to a single origin. I travel to plantations around the globe to select beans with a unique aromatic palette. From the famous Bourbon vanilla to the rarest wild varieties, each species tells the story of its terroir — here is how to choose the perfect bean.
The Planifolia variety is the most widely grown in the world. In the Indian Ocean, it carries the prestigious Bourbon Vanilla appellation: the quintessential indulgent vanilla, with vanilla, chocolate, woody and spicy notes.
- Bourbon vanilla from MadagascarA generous vanilla with notes of prunes, raisins and caramel, chocolate nuances and a hint of ripe fruit.
- Vanilla from TanzaniaA broad, deep vanilla developing leathery, red-fruit and floral notes, with a lovely roundness on the palate.
- Vanilla from IndiaStrong, woody aromatic power, with notes of forest floor, prune and herbs.
- Frosted vanilla from Madagascar (Antalaha)The height of ripeness: its natural crystals bear witness to exceptional quality (natural vanillin).
- Frosted vanilla from TanzaniaAn exclusive vanilla, cured using an innovative process, combining spicy marshmallow notes with hints of red fruit.
- Frosted vanilla from BrittanyAn exceptional vanilla, cured by freezing and in a drying chamber, revealing a forest-floor, floral and leather profile.
- Vanilla from Indonesia (Sulawesi)Grown on volcanic soil, its aromas are dominated by spiced red fruit and vanilla-scented orange.
- Vanilla from São ToméAn exceptional character, with rich cocoa notes and intense fruitiness.
- Vanilla from Mauritius (frosted)A treasure built around notes of white tobacco, honey and caramel.
- Vanilla from New Caledonia (frosted)A collector’s vanilla with an intense taste of coffee, cherries, tea and grape.
- Vanilla from Réunion (frosted)Grown on old lava flows, it combines muscovado sugar and red fruit.
- Vanilla from Guadeloupe (scarified)From a plantation in Saint-Claude and prepared by scarification, it becomes covered in flakes of vanillin: notes of coffee, pistachio and spices.
- Vanilla from MexicoThe historic birthplace. Its unique profile reveals notes of chocolate, nutmeg and walnut.
The Tahitensis variety stands out for its higher fatty-acid content and its aniseed compounds, which create a very noticeable floral, airy olfactory impact — perfect for cold infusion.
- Papua New GuineaGentle and intensely floral, it develops notes of anise, chocolate and leather.
- Tahiti Raiatea (Haapape)Dense, long beans releasing powerful notes of bitter almond and cherry.
- Tahiti TahaaSun-dried and massaged, it has a subtly floral, aniseed scent with notes of monoi.
- EcuadorA high-altitude vine rich in aniseed molecules: jasmine, olive oil and gingerbread.
Less well known and incredibly rare, Pompona vanilla offers short, wide beans generous in seeds (vanilla caviar), with unexpected profiles.
- New CaledoniaA floral, tangy flavor, with notes of strawberry, dried banana and cinnamon.
- Tsy Taitry (Madagascar)A rare hybrid centered on candied fruit and black olive.
- Peru (dried & fresh)Grown in the Amazon: notes of tobacco, licorice and tonka, plus mirabelle plum in the fresh version.
- MartiniqueNaturally split beans, offering notes of amarena cherry and tarte Tatin apple.
- Brazil (Cerrado)A gem pollinated by endemic bees, with aromas of apple compote and jasmine.
- MexicoBlack and rich, they evoke black olive and a very floral bouquet.
- ColombiaOne of the rarest in the world: notes of ripe fruit, tobacco and white flowers.
For purists in search of something new, these wild & endemic species reveal the remarkable botanical complexity of vanilla.
- Bahiana vanilla (Brazil)Extraordinary power: dried chili, walnut and maple syrup.
- Cribbiana vanilla (Guatemala)The ancient vanilla of the Maya. Scents of green coffee, orange and panettone.
- Chamissonis vanilla (Brazil)A giant whose beans reach 230 g. Notes of clove and peppermint.
- Sotoarenasii vanilla (Colombia)Its skin can be eaten whole. Flavors of peach, licorice and tonka bean.
- Odorata vanilla (Ecuador)Less than 1% of world production. Notes of matcha, white chocolate and raspberries.
Also explore: Bahiana · Cribbiana · Chamissonis · Sotoarenasii · Odorata
Which vanilla for your recipes?
Baking
Planifolia · BourbonA profile with indulgent, chocolatey and buttery notes — ideal for pastry creams, flans and entremets.
Cold infusion
TahitensisAniseed and floral notes, perfect for flavoring your creams and ganaches without heating them.
Tasting
Pompona & wild speciesFor a tasting off the beaten track, to explore like a grand cru.
How to store your vanilla beans
Properly stored, your vanilla beans keep all their aromatic power for months, even years. A few simple habits are enough to preserve their scent until the very last use.
The right container
An airtight glass tube, away from light, heat and moisture. Glass protects the aromas far better than a pouch left open to the air.
Never in the fridge
Cold and moisture create condensation, encourage mold and dull the aromas. Choose a stable room temperature, between 15 and 20 °C.
Frost, a sign of quality
Fine white crystals on the surface? That’s crystallized vanillin — a sign of aromatic richness, not mold (which is greenish and fuzzy).
Remember to air your beans for a few moments every week, then close the container tightly to avoid condensation. And never throw away a scraped bean: rinsed and dried, it will flavor a homemade vanilla sugar or an infused rum. Discover our glass storage tubes to keep your vanillas in the best conditions.
“I can’t wait to shake up the way you see this extraordinary spice.”
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