{"title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"madagascar-vanilla-grade-a-5-beans","title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade A, 5 Beans","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe world's benchmark vanilla, in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlump, glossy, and fragrant enough to perfume the room when you open the pack — these are Grade A Madagascar Bourbon beans at gourmet standard: high moisture, supple to the touch, and packed with oily, aromatic seeds. Split one lengthwise, scrape the caviar into custard or ice cream base, and you'll understand why Madagascar sets the standard for creamy, caramel-rich vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grade A:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are splitting-and-scraping beans — moist, pliable, seed-dense, and graded for aroma, appearance, and curing quality before they ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e crème brûlée, ice cream, pastry cream, vanilla sugar, panna cotta, and any recipe where those tiny black seeds are part of the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFive hand-selected beans. The ideal first taste of real single-origin vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirect from Madagascar. Graded, not gambled.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VanillaGoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46535392985327,"sku":"VB-MG-A-5B","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9137\/0479\/files\/MA-5B-Front_8327093b-04e6-4e3e-820b-a77dc2481bd9.png?v=1789005817"},{"product_id":"madagascar-vanilla-beans-grade-a-4oz","title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade A, 4oz bag","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:78;1089-1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quarter pound of gourmet Bourbon vanilla — the home baker's sweet spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:295;1168-1462\"\u003eRoughly 25–30 plump Grade A beans, moist and pliable, with the deep caramel-and-cream aroma that made Madagascar the world's most trusted origin. This is the size for bakers who use real beans regularly: enough for a season of custards, ice creams, and infusions without running dry mid-recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:167;1464-1630\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grade A:\u003c\/strong\u003e gourmet-standard moisture and seed density, hand-graded for aroma, appearance, and curing integrity. These beans split cleanly and scrape generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:168;1632-1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e ice cream bases, pastry cream, vanilla sugar jars, infused syrups and honey, poached fruit, and show-stopping desserts where the seeds do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:105;1801-1905\"\u003eBetter per-bean value than small packs — and beans this fresh keep beautifully in an airtight container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:49;1907-1955\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe benchmark origin, stocked for real baking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VanillaGoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46573238911215,"sku":"VB-MG-A-4","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9137\/0479\/files\/MA-4OZ-Front.png?v=1789007089"},{"product_id":"madagascar-vanilla-beans-grade-a-8oz","title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade A, 8 oz bag","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:81;2019-2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf a pound of Grade A Bourbon beans. Serious vanilla for serious kitchens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:327;2101-2427\"\u003eThis is the bag for people who never want to ration vanilla again — roughly 50–60 gourmet-grade Madagascar beans, moist, oily, and heavy with seeds. At $85 for 8 oz, the per-ounce price drops sharply from smaller packs, making this the smart buy for avid bakers, cottage food businesses, and anyone making vanilla a signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:130;2429-2558\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grade A:\u003c\/strong\u003e top-tier moisture and suppleness, graded for aroma and curing quality. Every bean splits clean and scrapes full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:134;2560-2693\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e batch ice cream, wedding and holiday baking, vanilla sugar and extract gifting, café syrups, and recipe development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:85;2695-2779\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e store airtight, away from light — Grade A beans stay supple for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:46;2781-2826\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGourmet quality at a working-kitchen price.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VanillaGoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46573239107823,"sku":"VB-MG-A-8","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9137\/0479\/files\/MA-8OZ-Front.png?v=1789007248"},{"product_id":"madagascar-vanilla-beans-grade-a-1lb","title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade A, 1 LB","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:67;2887-2953\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe full pound. The best per-bean price. The benchmark origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"59:1-59:319;2955-3273\"\u003eOne pound of Grade A Madagascar Bourbon vanilla — roughly 100–120 gourmet beans — sourced direct, hand-graded, and shipped fresh. This is our best value on splitting-grade Madagascar: at $160\/lb you're paying a fraction of the per-bean price of retail packs, with the same moisture, aroma, and seed density throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"61:1-61:178;3275-3452\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho buys the pound:\u003c\/strong\u003e bakeries, ice cream makers, coffee shops, cottage-food producers, extract makers who want gourmet stock, and home bakers who split an order with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"63:1-63:111;3454-3564\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grade A:\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent gourmet-standard grading across the entire pound — no mixed bags, no filler beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:152;3566-3717\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e production baking, batch infusions, retail-ready vanilla sugar, and any kitchen where vanilla is an everyday ingredient, not a luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-67:55;3719-3773\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirect-sourced. Uniformly graded. Priced for volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VanillaGoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46573239468271,"sku":"VB-MG-A-100","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9137\/0479\/files\/madagascar_grade_a_pound.png?v=1785282235"},{"product_id":"madagascar-vanilla-grade-b-5-beans","title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade B, 5 Beans","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:48;3876-3923\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe secret to homemade extract starts here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:346;3925-4270\"\u003eGrade B is not \"worse vanilla\" — it's drier vanilla, and that's exactly what extract-making calls for. Lower moisture means more concentrated flavor per ounce, which is why professional extractors prefer B-grade beans. These Madagascar Bourbon beans carry the same deep caramel-cream character as our Grade A, in a leaner, extraction-ready form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:120;4272-4391\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grade B:\u003c\/strong\u003e less water, more vanilla per bean. Ideal for steeping, infusing, and grinding — at a friendlier price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"81:1-81:153;4393-4545\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e your first batch of homemade extract (5 beans + 8 oz of spirit = liquid gold), infused syrups, vanilla honey, and slow-simmered sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"83:1-83:98;4547-4644\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry this:\u003c\/strong\u003e use our free Extract Calculator on the Learn menu to get your ratios exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"85:1-85:60;4646-4705\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtraction-grade beans from the world's benchmark origin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VanillaGoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46586341228783,"sku":"VB-MG-B-5B","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9137\/0479\/files\/MB-5B-Front_1ca0302a-c1c2-4ce4-ad23-7906ada97075.png?v=1789005844"},{"product_id":"madagascar-vanilla-beans-grade-b-4oz","title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade B, 4oz bag","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake extract like we do — starting with the right beans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA quarter pound of extraction-grade Madagascar Bourbon beans: drier, more concentrated, and priced for steeping rather than showpiece splitting. Four ounces is the classic starting point for a serious homemade extract project — enough beans to produce a strong, single-fold-plus extract you'll never find on a grocery shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grade B:\u003c\/strong\u003e lower moisture concentrates flavor by weight. You get more vanilla power per dollar for any infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e homemade vanilla extract (pair with our Extract Calculator for exact ratios), vanilla paste, infused sugars and syrups, brewing, and baking where beans are steeped or ground rather than displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSame single-origin sourcing and grading discipline as our gourmet line — tuned for extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe extract-maker's quarter pound.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VanillaGoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46586341589231,"sku":"VB-MG-B-4","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9137\/0479\/files\/MB-4OZ-Front.png?v=1789007116"},{"product_id":"madagascar-vanilla-beans-grade-b-8oz","title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade B, 8 oz bag","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf a pound of extraction power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEight ounces of Grade B Madagascar Bourbon beans — the volume where homemade extract gets economical. Drier curing means concentrated vanillin and less water weight, so every ounce steeps stronger. Make a year's supply of extract, bottle some for gifts, and still have beans left for syrups and pastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grade B:\u003c\/strong\u003e extraction-grade moisture, single-origin Madagascar character — deep caramel, cream, and classic vanilla warmth that carries beautifully into alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e big-batch extract (our Extract Calculator gives you exact bean-to-spirit ratios), vanilla paste production, infused spirits and syrups, and small-business baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt $75 per half pound, this is one of the most cost-effective ways to put real Madagascar vanilla in everything you make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteep more. Spend less. Taste the origin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VanillaGoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594070839535,"sku":"VB-MG-B-8","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9137\/0479\/files\/MB-8OZ-Front.png?v=1789007218"},{"product_id":"madagascar-vanilla-beans-grade-b-1lb","title":"Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade B, 1 LB","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"123:1-123:31;6608-6638\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe extract-maker's pound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"125:1-125:285;6640-6924\"\u003eA full pound of extraction-grade Madagascar Bourbon beans at our best B-grade price. This is production volume: enough beans for gallon-scale extract, commercial-strength infusions, or a full year of vanilla projects. Drier, concentrated, and uniformly graded across the entire pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"127:1-127:194;6926-7119\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho buys this:\u003c\/strong\u003e home extract makers going big, cottage-food and craft producers, bakers who grind beans into batters, distillers and brewers, and gift-batch makers bottling for the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"129:1-129:100;7121-7220\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grade B:\u003c\/strong\u003e more flavor per dollar. Lower moisture means you're paying for vanilla, not water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"131:1-131:134;7222-7355\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e gallon-batch extract (use the Extract Calculator for ratios), vanilla paste, powder, syrups, and infusions at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"133:1-133:51;7357-7407\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSingle-origin Madagascar, priced for production.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VanillaGoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594072477935,"sku":"VB-MG-B-100","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9137\/0479\/files\/M-Grade_B_poiund.png?v=1785282702"}],"url":"https:\/\/vanillagoods.com\/collections\/madagascar-vanilla-beans.oembed","provider":"VanillaGoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}