Vanilla Pods - Madagascar
Vanilla Pods - Madagascar
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Description
Description
Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia
Madagascan vanilla is widely regarded as the global benchmark for vanilla quality. Grown in the humid tropical climate of Madagascar and cured slowly using traditional methods, the pods develop their aroma over months of careful harvesting, sweating and drying.
These certified organic pods are selected for their length, flexibility, moisture content and aromatic intensity. When split open, they reveal thousands of tiny oil-rich seeds that carry vanilla’s most concentrated fragrance. The aroma is creamy and floral with rounded sweetness, layered with subtle cocoa, caramel and warm spice undertones.
Unlike extract or powder, whole vanilla pods offer both immediate intensity from the seeds and sustained infusion from the pod itself. One bean can flavour multiple preparations over time, making it both expressive and enduring in the kitchen.
Quality checked and packed at our gluten free Sydney facility in airtight glass to preserve moisture, aroma and suppleness.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Creamy floral sweetness with soft caramel warmth, gentle cocoa depth and a long, smooth finish.
How to Use
• Use ½ to 1 pod per 500 ml milk or cream
• Split lengthwise and scrape seeds for direct use
• Add both seeds and pod to custards or sauces
• Simmer gently in milk, cream or syrups for infusion
• Rinse and dry the pod after use to reuse in sugar or syrups
• One pod may be infused multiple times depending on preparation
Perfect For
• Custards and crème brûlée
• Ice cream and panna cotta
• Cakes and pastries
• Infused sugar and honey
• Vanilla syrups and drinks
• Fine baking and confectionery
Wellness Note
European & Global Culinary Traditions
Vanilla has long been treasured across global culinary traditions for its comforting aroma and ability to soften and round flavour. Its fragrance is traditionally associated with warmth, familiarity and sensory ease.
Whole vanilla pods are valued not only for flavour but for the ritual of preparation. Splitting and scraping the bean reflects a slower, more intentional approach to cooking, where aroma and patience are central to the experience.
(Cultural and traditional context only, not medical advice.)
Presentation & Storage
Certified organic and gluten free. Packed in airtight glass to preserve moisture and aroma. Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Do not refrigerate. Reseal tightly after each use to maintain suppleness.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
