Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you’re a home baker or a flavor experimentalist, our Madagascan vanilla beans, powder and alcohol-free extract bring authentic, rich taste to your kitchen.

Discover this sweet and captivating spice cultivated with passion by local producers.

Madagascar is the main producer in the world of Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla (also known as Planifolia) with more than 30,000 hectares of plantations on the island. It's in the region of SAVA (Sambava, Antalaha, Vohemar, Andapa) in the Northeast of the island that you will appreciate large areas of Vanilla plantations.

This Vanilla variety well known as “BOURBON” confirms its origin. Only the islands of Ile de la Reunion and Madagascar can bear this name.

This Vanilla is high in Vanillin content, rich and aromatic with some distinctive notes of chocolate.

Vanilla Beans Store is a Dubai based e-commerce company specialized in Vanilla products. I am Njara originally from Madagascar and with my husband Geerish who is from Mauritius, we together embarked on this flavorful journey since 2021 during the COVID pandemic. We were convinced that home bakers should easily access good produce in the comfort of their home. A few years after Vanilla love sharing, we expanded our activity and are now working on a mission to convince the middle east professional community that Vanilla can be more than just an ordinary spice. We chose to work exclusively with Organic Certified Partners not only for the traceability of the product but also to support the sustainability of the initiative of these farmers who have decided to do things differently. Knowing the market’s mediocre options, we decided to go Organic so our clients always know exactly what they are getting.

Our team is originally from Madagascar. We partner directly with a passionate friend who manages a small sustainable farm in Madagascar. We work in small batches by only selecting A Grade Vanilla beans without overstocking to ensure top quality.

Our beans are organic, sustainably grown, and hand-selected for superior aroma and freshness. This hands-on, eco-friendly process explains our pricing.

Split the pod, scrape out the seeds (caviar), and add to custards, creams, or infuse in liquids.

Our vanilla extract is alcohol-free, made with pure vegetable glycerin, preserving full rich flavor without alcohol taste.

Ideal for those avoiding alcohol for health or personal reasons, it retains flavor better during cooking and baking

Vanilla Extract Storage & Tips

- Store at room temp in a cool, dark place like a pantry or cupboard.

- Avoid heat, sunlight, fridge, or freezer — cold makes it cloudy and less flavorful.

- Shake well before use to mix flavors.

Vanilla Beans Storage & Tips

- Keep beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark spot—never fridge or freezer.

- Store in glass jars or sealed bags to keep moisture and aroma locked in.

- Splitting pods before storing can help preserve flavors; use pods within 1-2 years.

- After scraping seeds, pods can be reused to infuse sugar, syrups, or drinks.

Yes, Our vanilla beans and our vanilla powders are organically certified, ensuring natural, chemical-free farming.

ECOCERT Organic Certification

FLOCERT Fair-trade Certification

Our vanilla-infused brown sugar combines the rich, warm flavors of Mauritius’ legendary cane sugar with real Madagascan vanilla. This sugar boasts deep caramel and toffee notes with a natural molasses moisture, making it perfect for sprinkling on desserts, stirring into coffee, or baking treats with an extra fragrant twist.

- Vanilla Beans are whole pods packed with seeds and oils, perfect for scraping fresh vanilla flavor into recipes like custards, creams, and sauces. They provide the richest, freshest flavor

and a little texture from the seeds.

- Vanilla Powder is finely ground vanilla beans, easy to mix in dry ingredients like cake batters, spice blends, or drinks. It offers concentrated flavor and aroma without moisture, ideal for

recipes where you don’t want extra liquid.

- For intense, fresh vanilla flavor with visual vanilla “specks,” go for the beans.

- For convenience and consistent distribution of vanilla taste in dry mixes, pick the powder.