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The history of Bourbon vanilla, also known as planifolia vanilla, dates back to the pre-Columbian era, when it was used by the Aztecs to flavor their drinks and as a medicine.

The Spanish discovered vanilla during their conquest of Mexico in the 16th century.

They brought vanilla seeds back to Spain, but soon discovered that they could not reproduce vanilla cultivation in Europe due to the manual pollination required to produce pods.

Vanilla was introduced to Reunion Island, which was then known as Île Bourbon, in the early 19th century by an enslaved person named Edmond Albius.

He discovered how to manually pollinate vanilla flowers, thus enabling large-scale vanilla cultivation.

It was from this island that Bourbon vanilla got its name.

Over the following years, the cultivation of Bourbon vanilla spread to other tropical regions, such as Madagascar, the Seychelles, India, the Caribbean, and Central America.

Today, Bourbon vanilla is one of the main varieties of vanilla grown worldwide.

It quickly gained international renown thanks to the quality of its curing and its aroma.

Gourmet black vanilla is a high-quality vanilla variety considered one of the best vanilla varieties on the market.

It is also known as Madagascar vanilla, as this is where this variety is primarily grown.

Gourmet black vanilla is characterized by its dark color, impressive size, and rich and complex aroma.

This vanilla variety is grown using traditional methods, which gives it a unique and intense flavor characterized by aromas of chocolate, caramel, red fruits, and sandalwood.

It is often used to flavor desserts, hot drinks, and high-quality perfumery and cosmetic products.

Due to its exceptional quality, gourmet black vanilla is often considered more expensive than other vanilla varieties.

It is therefore referred to as "Bourbon".

Our Vanilla is Category 1, "A1 un-split", the highest quality according to ISO 5565-1.

This superior quality, reserved for culinary applications, represents only 10% of a Vanilla harvest in Madagascar.

This is the most advanced stage of maturity, the most humid vanilla (30-38%) and concentrated in vanillin (1.6 to 2.2%), hence a generally much higher price.

At SPICY CANDY, we are proud to offer a wide range of premium quality vanilla beans.

We understand that every customer has different needs, which is why we offer great flexibility in the quantity of vanilla you can order.

If you are looking to buy a small quantity of vanilla, we can provide you with two to five pods. On the other hand, if you are a big vanilla lover and regularly cook with this spice, we suggest you buy our vanilla by the kilogram.

By buying our vanilla by the kilo, you benefit from an advantageous price. Indeed, one kilo of vanilla represents more than 300 pods depending on their size and caliber.

At SPICY CANDY, we are convinced that we offer the best vanilla in the world.

And thanks to our vanilla by the kilo offer, you can now discover it at an affordable price.

Do not hesitate to place your order today and enjoy our exceptional vanilla.