Extract-Grade B Vanilla Beans

Tried of store bought vanilla? Looking for where to buy vanilla beans online to make your own vanilla extract?

Our spice shop offers an extensive collection of extract-grade vanilla beans, gourmet grade A vanilla beans and industrial grade vanilla for food manufactures.  Grade B vanilla beans contains a slightly lower moisture content than their gourmet counter part. Extract vanilla may also contain visual blemishes or imperfections from longer drying periods.

Slofoodgroup is your trusted supplier for premium quality, Grade B vanilla pods in bulk or by the bean

All our vanilla beans are in stock and ship directly from our registered food manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Florida. Our spice shop has been selling vanilla beans and spices online since 2014! 

Homemade vanilla extract is better than store bought vanilla extract because

• It is made with love can you local grocery store say that?
• you control the ingredients, how much of, what type and how it is made is purely up to you. The only thing we recommend is that you follow the basic guidance for ratios when making vanilla extract. Single fold vanilla extract has a minimum vanilla bean ratio of .83 ounce of vanilla bean to every one cup
• sugar or no sugar you control what goes into the product. As a vanilla extract manufacturer, vanilla extract is commonly made with sugar or other sweeteners. Sweeteners are used to lessen the alcohol profile and bring out the natural sweetness of the vanilla. Not everyone wants this and when making your own vanilla flavor you decide
• great for gifting, making vanilla extract with real vanilla beans is simple and fun to do with friends and family

About our extract grade B vanilla beans and what to expect when shopping for vanilla beans

The average size for all counted vanilla beans is 14 cm or less in length. Larger weighted sizes may contain larger or smaller vanilla beans. Depending on the crop and its availability year to year, season to season vanilla does vary in shape in size.

If you are expecting a certain number of vanilla beans, please purchase by the each. This will ensure you receive the number of beans you are looking.

How to make vanilla extract with grade b vanilla beans

 Vanilla extract can be made in six easy steps by reading the recipe that comes right on the package when you order online

• Chop, split, scrap or cut your vanilla beans. We like cut into small pieces but you do as you like
• Measuring your alcohol. Be sure to use the recommend amount of alcohol with your recipe. This will ensure you have the correct amount of vanilla beans to liquid. If you wish to make double fold vanilla simply double the amount of vanilla beans to alcohol
• Combine vanilla beans and alcohol in a tight fitting resealable bottle or jar and close the lid tightly.
• Shake the mixture well and continue to shake weekly for a minimum of 90 days
• Once fully aged strain your vanilla through a coffee filter, cheese cloth or other suitable filter and bottle for use
• Label, store properly, and most of all enjoy

Still not sure how to make your own vanilla extract with vanilla beans? Check out this short video for help.

Now that you have made vanilla extract with your vanilla beans how do you store it?

Vanilla extract is so easy to store we can answer this question in one sentence. Always store in a cool dark place such as your pantry or cupboard away from direct sunlight.

Wondering how long your vanilla extract will last once you have made it? Vanilla extract can last for years. It is made with alcohol so do not worry about the shelf life.