Question 1

Can anyone tell me if 12 vanilla beans will be enough for one 1.75 liter bottle of vodka to make vanilla?

Accepted Answer

By FDA standards “Pure extract” is 100g of vanilla beans for 1 liter of alcohol. 12 Grade A Gourmet Madagascar vanilla beans weighs between 45 - 50g. So 1.75 liter is way too much for 12 beans. Use about 0.6 liter for high quality extraction

Question 2

I just purchased these Madagascar vanilla beans to make my own extract since these are already pre-soaked in bourbon can I still use them

Accepted Answer

The beans are NOT pre-soaked. No vanilla beans is pre-soaked in alcohol. The “Bourbon” in the title is referencing the curing system used to condition the beans and the source. It has nothing to do with the alcohol bourbon.  Madagascar and Bourbon (French Reunion) are small islands in the pacific and they use a very unique labor-intensive conditioning and curing process with a characteristic strong aroma. That process is referred to as Bourbon, named after the then island Bourbon, before the name was changed to French Reunion.

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FITNCLEAN Vanilla

Question 3

What’s the best way to store unused beans?

Accepted Answer

Vacuum seal them and store store in a cool dry place like your kitchen cabinets or pantry. Don’t refrigerate. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer, store in a ziplock bag or mason jar. But bear in mind that they will dry up with time if it’s not vacuum sealed.

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Question 4

Approximately how many beans are in one ounce?

Accepted Answer

It all depends on the size of the bean pods. For 6-7" full-size bean pods it's possibly going to be between 8-10 pods, give or take. If they are a bit skinny or short (~5.5"), then maybe about 12.

ASIN	B09SNVYF9X
ASIN	B09SNVYF9X
Brand Name	FITNCLEAN HERBS AND SPICES
Coin Variety 1	Vanilla
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,524)
Customer reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,524)
Flavour	Madagascar Vanilla
Item Form	Stick
Item Package Weight	0.13 Kilograms
Item Weight	132 g
Item model number	VC-a3-34453
Manufacturer	FITNCLEAN HERBS AND SPICES
Manufacturer	FITNCLEAN HERBS AND SPICES
Model Number	VC-a3-34453
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	50
Produce Sold As Format	Loose
Product Dimensions	12.7 x 2.54 x 5.08 cm; 132 g
Size	50 Count (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Non-gmo,Organic
UPC	742779186263
Unit Count	50.00 count

50 Organic Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans Bourbon Latest Harvest. ~5" by FITNCLEAN VANILLA. Bulk for Extract and all things Vanilla. Fresh, Raw NON-GMO Pods

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