Whats the difference between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans?
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What I read was A is for cooking but B is great for making vanilla extract...you can use A beans but won't make it any better...A is plumper but B are good too
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I do not know. I know I was told to use the Grade B for making vanilla. My vanilla is making and it smells devine. I will be making more. It is wonderful.
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I'm not really sure. I bought clear in Puerto Rico last year. It seems lighter in flavor. I like this Mexican blend the best. It's full of flavor and makes my baked goods delcious! Everyone comments on the good vanilla taste.
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It takes more maple sap to produce grade B than grade A. I think it has more flavor and use in making granola etc. I mix a little with cheaper syrup for pancakes.
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Grade B are about 140 to 160 per pound. VanillaReview.com (http://www.vanillareview.com) recommends 6-8 beans per 8 oz. These are my notes on how I used the beans. http://kacysrecipes.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/vanilla-bean-paste/ ‎
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I don't think there is any difference... maybe they just listed it wrong, I'm sure they're all 2lb canisters. My son drinks the chocolate flavor, but I will tell him that you say that the vanilla cream is really good....
305809
I think grade B is darker and has more nutrients than grade A. I love this syrup and no longer can buy Aunt Jemima and Log Cabin A. They taste fake to me now.
1954704
Reading the reviews, it seems that these beans might be the remainder beans that have already been used to produce vanilla extract. Therefore much of the flavor has been removed. If you want to make your own vanilla extract, you want dried beans, not "plump moist" ones. It seems that they are plump and moist because they have already been soaking in extraction vats. For details read the 1 star review with 82 upvotes under the JR mushrooms 1/4 lb. bourbon vanilla package.
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Only 240, for the vanilla flavor. The other flavors are slightly higher, but not by much.
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Vanilla is an expensive product (it's the world's most labor-intensive crop) so most people buy the cheapest chemical-based "Natural" "Flavoring" vanilla they can find. If you want to stay away from additives and harmful preservatives, choose your vanilla wisely. Go for Pure, Healthy, and 100% REAL vanilla, you really will notice a difference in the flavor. :)
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also, I Bought these, and they made amazing vanilla extract Vanilla Products USA 1/4 Pound LB Madagascar Bourbon Planifolia Extract Grade B Vanilla Beans 6~7"
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I am not a seller, but I purchased both types of beans. I prefer the Madagascar, but both are excellent.
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Grade A beans are gourmet, and top of the list. A stronger flavor and are harder to come by. Ex: filet Mignon vs. Cube steak
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Blondie,Our vanilla should be fragrant. It is also fresh ground just before shipping to Amazon so the batch shouldn't be old. Please send us an email with your Amazon order ID to service@terrasoul.com and we can process a refund for you if you're not satisfied with your purchase.Best Regards,
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Not sure I can post a URL but here is info about the new Grading standards. grade B is the syrup pulled later in the season, has more minerals and is more intense. I personally like it better than grade A. http://www.maplesource.com/markets/industrial-market/maple-syrup/maple-syrup-grades-infographic.php#sthash.mj5y2YfF.dpbs
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I'm not sure, but I know that the person who recommend these does a lot of research on a lot of foods, I can also say that I would not go back to using the bottled alcohol vanilla extract. These are the real vanilla bean with full flavor, I bought one package a year ago and the maintain their flavor. It delicious worth the price because it last a long time.
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The grades correspond to the Agriculture Department's standards for the syrup. Some people, including me, prefer the standards for Grade B. Grade B is more difficult to find because there is less yield per batch, and because the sugarers often hold it back for their own use as a preference.
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Per my email to Vanilla Products USA on December 5, 2013: "In 1/2 pound of this grade and length, there will be 60 to 80 vanilla beans."