Madagascar Black Bourbon Vanilla Grade A — 16-17 cm

Madagascar Black Bourbon Vanilla Grade A 16-17 cm — The Chef's Size

The Madagascar black Bourbon vanilla, Grade A, 16-17 cm, is the size of choice for professional pastry chefs, ice-cream makers and chocolatiers. Long, supple and richly aromatic, it offers the ideal balance of size, price and vanillin content recognised by professionals.

Aromatic profile

An intense aroma with deep notes of cocoa, dried fruit and light woody undertones. Black and glossy, the pod is plump along its full length and releases an abundant quantity of seeds when cut.

Recommended uses

• High-quality pastry cream, crème brûlée, custard
• Premium ice cream and top-of-the-range sorbets
• White chocolate ganaches, entremets and fine tarts
• Flavoured rum, professional extracts, long infusions

ⓘ Technical information

Botanical species / family	Vanilla planifolia / Orchidaceae
Commercial grade	Superior Gourmet
Moisture	32-35% maximum
Vanillin content	1.5-2.4%
Available sizes	5 / 10 / 20 / 40 pods; 250 g; 500 g; 1 kg; B2B carton
Main use	Pastry chefs, ice-cream makers, chocolatiers, premium retailers
EU/FR compliance	ISO 5565; EU pesticide MRLs; EU contaminants; microbiology; FR labelling

Storage

Store in an airtight tube away from light, at 15-20°C. For professional use, B2B carton packaging is available on request. Optimal shelf life: 12 to 24 months.

Why choose My Spices Land?

My Spices Land selects its 16-17 cm pods directly from producers in the SAVA region (Sambava, Antalaha, Vohemar, Andapa), the birthplace of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. Full traceability, quality control on arrival, shipped within 24-48h from France.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this size recommended by professionals?
The 16-17 cm size offers the best balance between pod length, vanillin content (up to 2.4%) and price. It is the size chosen by award-winning pastry chefs and fine-dining restaurants.