Widely hailed as the gold standard of the spice world, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla is the world’s most popular and prolific variety.
Often referred to as “Bourbon Vanilla” its name is derived from the area which it is grown, the “Bourbon Islands” located in southeastern part of Africa, not in reference to the liquor.
Vanilla orchids are not self-pollinating outside their native Mexico, each flower in Madagascar must be hand-pollinated by skilled farmers, contributing to its high cost on the marketplace. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla in all forms—Paste, Bean, and Extract—are prized for its exceptionally sweet, creamy, and rich flavor profile.
