Vanilla planifolia frosted from Guadeloupe

A powerful Planifolia with a concentrated profile

Scarified Planifolia vanilla from Guadeloupe 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.

Coffee, pistachio and exotic fruit

The 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.

Its 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.

Saint-Claude: a plantation in the heart of Guadeloupe

Located 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.

Scarification: a distinctive curing method

Scarification 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.