Tahitensis Vanilla Pods 16–18 cm from Papua New Guinea
- Grade A Gourmet vanilla pods with a broader and more oily structure than Bourbon vanilla.
- Aroma with floral, fruity notes and hints of anise and licorice.
- Perfect for enhancing ice cream, seafood, fruits, and baked goods.
- Packing size: 250 g – price upon request for 500 g or 1 kg.
Premium Tahitensis Vanilla Pods
These Tahitensis vanilla pods from Papua New Guinea are wider, more oily, and more humid than Bourbon vanilla. Their dark brown to nearly black appearance complements a rich and fruity aroma profile. The taste is often associated with anise, licorice, wine, and cherry-like notes.
We offer Grade A Gourmet pods used in fine dining and by passionate home cooks. One 16–18 cm pod is sufficient for up to 2 kg of vanilla ice cream.
| Quality Category | Grade A Gourmet |
| Pods Length | 16–18 cm |
| Color | Dark brown to black |
| Moisture Content | 25–38% |
| Vanillin Content | 0.6–2.3% |
| Ingredients | Whole Tahitensis vanilla pods |
| Origin | Papua New Guinea |
| Aroma Profile | Floral, fruity, notes of licorice and anise |
| Uses | Ideal for baking, cooking, ice cream, coffee, yogurt, fruits |
| Harmonizes with | Cardamom, saffron, cloves, chili, cinnamon, sugar, salt |
How to Use Tahitensis Vanilla Pods
Split the pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a knife tip. The extracted vanilla pulp enhances desserts, baked goods, and beverages.
The scraped pod can be placed in sugar or salt to produce vanilla sugar or vanilla salt after a few weeks of infusion.
Culinary Applications
- Homemade vanilla ice cream: 1 pod for up to 2 kg
- Cold fruit spreads, compotes, and quark-based dishes
- Complements dishes with fish, seafood, eggs, strawberries, apples, melon, peach, or rhubarb
- Blends well with cardamom, saffron, chili, cloves, and cinnamon
Storage Recommendations
Store vanilla pods in airtight containers, ideally glass jars. Keep them in a dry, dark place such as a cupboard or pantry. Do not refrigerate them, as this can promote mold growth.
ALLERGENS: None
