FRED'S SPICE SHACK

Grade A
Vanilla Beans

Premium Grade A vanilla beans from Madagascar, sold direct by the pound or kilogram.

Bringing the world together, one spice at a time.

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Inside the Bean

Split a bean open and scoop out the caviar yourself.

Split the bean, then scoop out the caviar

One ingredient. Endless desserts.

Vanilla caviar, the seeds scraped from inside each bean, is the versatile finishing touch that adds deep flavor, rich aroma and the signature flecks that make a dish look as good as it tastes. Here is where it shines:

🍮1 bean · per 2 cups of creamCustards & crème brûléeSilky bases with deep flavor and those unmistakable flecks.
🍨1 bean · per quartIce cream & gelatoTurn plain cream into a parlor-style classic.
🧁½ bean · per cup of creamFrosting & whipped creamA bakery-style finish in a single fold.
🍯½ bean · per cup of sauceSauces & glazesLift caramel, fruit sauces and dessert glazes.
☕1 bean · per cup of syrupCoffee, cocktails & syrupsStir in warmth and aroma, sip by sip.
🍫½–1 bean · per batchChocolate & pastryWork into ganache, batters, doughs and fillings.

Starting points, to taste. One bean is roughly 2 to 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Scrape out the caviar, and simmer the empty pod in warm liquids for extra flavor.

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$50per lb, starting
$110.23per kg, starting
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1 kg is about 2.2 lb. Both units are priced equivalently, so the same weight costs the same either way.

Sourcing & Specifications

Where our vanilla comes from, and what to expect.

Specifications
  • Vanilla planifolia, often sold as Bourbon vanilla
  • Hand-pollinated and traditionally cured
  • Rich, sweet and creamy flavor
  • Averaging 14–19 cm (5.5–7.5 in) long
  • Ideal for baking, ice cream, custards and homemade extract
  • Store airtight in a cool, dark place
Sourcing

Our beans come from Madagascar Vanilla Company, a family-run exporter with four generations and over 60 years in Madagascar vanilla.

Certificate of analysis and phytosanitary certificate available upon request.

How It Works

1Choose your amountPick pounds or kilograms and see your total instantly. Then send us an inquiry with your shipping address.
2Get your invoiceWe email you an invoice with shipping at actual carrier cost and a secure payment link.
2Pay by cardShipping is added at checkout, so you see your full total before you pay.
3We shipYour order ships once payment is received, and tracking comes by email.
Payment
  • Send an inquiry with your amount and shipping address.
  • We email you an invoice with your shipping cost and a secure payment link.
  • Your order ships once payment is received.
  • Pay by card through our secure checkout.
  • Your total includes shipping, and you confirm it before you pay.
  • Ordering a larger amount or have questions? Send an inquiry and we'll email you an invoice with a secure payment link.
Shipping
  • Shipping is charged at actual carrier cost, based on weight and destination.
  • Beans are packed airtight to keep them fresh in transit.
  • We email your tracking number as soon as your order ships.
  • If anything arrives damaged, contact us and we'll make it right.