Planifolia vanilla beans from Papua New Guinea (PNG) have a traditional creamy flavor that is similar to the Madagascar variety. These vanilla beans come from the fruit of an orchid variety called Vanilla planifolia and are rich in the natural organic compound called vanillin. PNG Vanilla Beans have a creamy, sweet, smooth and mellow flavor. Use this Planifolia vanilla for sale in applications that require a traditional vanilla flavor.
PNG Planifolia vanilla beans are creamy, sweet, and smooth with a mellow flavor and long finish. Use this variety for applications requiring a classic lingering vanilla accent.
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Grade
Grade A (Gourmet/Premium/Prime)
Length
6-7 inches (16cm - 17.5cm)
Color
Dark Brown
Moisture Content
25-30%
Flavor Profile
creamy, smooth, rich, sweet
Basic Preparation
To use a vanilla bean, cut each end off from the vanilla bean and slice through the vanilla bean lengthwise, remove the paste from inside the vanilla bean and use as needed.
Recommended Applications
Use in a variety of cooking and baking applications, including vanilla sugar, sweet sauces, ice cream, cakes and cookies, and homemade vanilla extract
Use vanilla seeds to add a gourmet visual cue to ice cream, custards and crème brûlées