09/03/2023
The age old question, how many vanilla beans are in an ounce? Let me preface the answer by saying this is by far the question we get asked the most. If we had a dollar for every time we were asked we'd probably be on a beach somewhere sipping umbrella drinks. But luckily we are here for you and all your vanilla beans needs. So let's get into it...First I will post this little guide for those who want a quick answer for Vanilla Love USA current standards (avg). For more in-depth information, continue down and read below:
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Grade B Madagascar type: 8-10 Beans / ounce (avg)
Grade A Madagascar type: 6-8 Beans / ounce (avg)
Grade B Tahitian type: 9-11 Beans / ounce (avg)
Grade A Tahitian type: 7-9 Beans / ounce (avg)
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Vanilla Beans are a natural product so they vary in weight & length, like pickles, string beans or watermelons. Vanilla Beans can be under 4" or longer than 10", however 90%+ will fall between 4' to 8". Still, that is a pretty big range. Weight-wise, vanilla beans vary even more; a very small bean can weigh as little as .03 ounces (meaning it would take over 33 beans that size to make an ounce!), We have seen very large beans that weigh .28 ounces (meaning only 4 such vanilla beans would weigh well over an ounce)! However most will fall between .05 to .14 ounces.
So what are we getting at? You can order 10 Vanilla Beans from 1 company and 10 from another and get 2 packs of beans that are much different in terms of size. You cannot simply look at the # of beans you are ordering and know what you are getting, you must look at weight as well, or at least length if weight is not given. A pack of 10 Vanilla Beans 5"-7" will be much larger than a pack of 10 Vanilla Beans 4"-6", the difference is significant,
Many companies will sell you 4"-6" beans in the Grade B category, some will even sell 4"-6" beans in the Grade A category! Not at Vanilla Love USA, our Grade B Madagascar type Vanilla Beans are 5"-7" in length and any bean less than .06 ounces we immediately re-classify as Grade C, even if it meets all the other requirements of a Grade B Vanilla Bean. So when you order a Grade B 10 Count of our Madagascar type Beans, you will get 10 Beans 5"-7" in length (avg) and we guarantee a weight range of .90 - 1.1 Ounces (essentially 1 ounce). With other companies you could pay more for 10 Beans of the same grade and end up with 1/2 an ounce.
This is why it is important to deal with an honest & informative company when buying vanilla beans. Many sellers know most of the Vanilla Bean buying consumers only buy once a year, so many will advertise big and deliver small and hope you'll forget by the time you are ready to buy again. So what do you do? From Day 1 of being in business we have tried to be educators to our customers and as helpful as possible. If you ever have a question, do not hesitate to call us @ 706-506-0911. Vanilla Love USA.
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