Uganda origin · Florida stock · published prices
Vanilla Beans
Buy vanilla beans from the company that cured them. Evanille sources, cures, grades and QC-checks every pod at our own facility in Uganda, then stocks it in our Florida distribution warehouse — so you get importer pricing with domestic delivery speed, overnight when you need it.
Whether you are steeping a gallon of extract, scraping caviar into a pastry cream, or feeding a production line, the decision comes down to two questions: which grade and what format. Everything below routes you to the right one.
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Extract Grade Vanilla Beans – Grade B
Grade B Ugandan vanilla beans for extract making. 28% moisture, 2.5% vanillin, 5-6 in. From 1 lb to bulk, in stock in Florida.
From$44.00up to $1,200.00- $44.00 1 lb
- $88.00 1 kg
- $375.00 5 kg
- $1,200.00 20 kg
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Gourmet Vanilla Beans – Grade A
Grade A Ugandan gourmet pods. 32% moisture, 2.5% vanillin, 5-6 in, 125-150 beans per lb. Plump, pliable, scrapes clean.
From$82.00up to $1,200.00- $82.00 1 lb
- $165.00 1 kg
- $1,200.00 10 kg
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Vanilla Bean Splits – Grade A
Grade A pods, split lengthwise. The pod is split, the flavour is not. Case quantity with free delivery.
$1,500.00- $1,500.00 25 kg
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Vanilla Sticks – Cut Sections
Cut vanilla pod sections. The economical format for infusions, syrups, brewing and vanilla sugar.
From$56.00up to $115.00- $56.00 1 lb
- $115.00 1 kg
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Choose your grade
| Grade A (Gourmet) | Grade B (Extract Grade) | |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | 32% | 28% |
| Vanillin | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Length | 5–6 in (13–15 cm) | 5–6 in (13–15 cm) |
| Beans per lb | 125–150 | 125–150 |
| Appearance | Plump, oily, flexible | May be split, scarred or short |
| Dry bean solids per kilo | 68% | 72% — about 6% more |
| Best for | Scraping, display, premium paste, showpiece pods | Extract, infusions, syrups, ice cream bases |
| Typical market price | ~$99.94/lb retail-bulk | ~$79.95/lb retail-bulk |
| Evanille price, 1 lb | $82 | $44 |
| Evanille route | Gourmet Grade A | Extract Grade |
Read that table carefully, because most vanilla sellers blur it. Both grades come off the same vines and carry the same 2.5% vanillin. The moisture difference is four points, worth about 6% more dry solids per kilo in Grade B — real, but small. What is not small is the price: roughly half.
So the rule is simple. If the bean is seen, buy Grade A. If the bean is steeped, ground or strained out, buy vanilla beans for extract — you get the same vanillin and stop paying for an appearance nobody will ever see. Undecided? Read Grade A vs Grade B.
Choose your format
- Whole vanilla beans — intact pods, the standard unit for gourmet use and for anyone who wants to split them their own way.
- Splits and cuts — pods that opened on the vine or during curing, plus cut sticks. Identical flavor, lower price, faster extraction.
- Bulk cases and pallets — 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg boxes, up to one-tonne lots. See wholesale.
Why Evanille vanilla pods
Most sellers of bulk vanilla beans are resellers buying from a broker. We are the importer: our own team in Uganda handles sourcing, curing, grading and QC before anything is vacuum-packed for export, and every box is traceable to its lot. Ugandan V. planifolia runs naturally high in vanillin with a bold, earthy profile and chocolate undertones — noticeably more assertive than Madagascar Bourbon, which is why extract makers keep switching. See Uganda vs Madagascar vanilla for the full comparison, or our Uganda operation.
Uganda harvests twice a year — December–February and June–August — so we hold stock year-round. No seasonal gaps mid-production run.
Where to buy vanilla beans in the US
Ours ship from Florida, not from origin — no customs paperwork, no three-week import wait. Standard ground transit reaches most of the US in [CONFIRMAR] business days, with overnight available nationwide. Order sizes run from 1 lb trial packs through 1 kg, cases, and pallet quantities. Not sure what your volume costs? Our vanilla bean prices page publishes real ranges — no form required.
Start here: pick your grade above, or text +1 786-896-8446 — tell us what you are making and we will tell you which beans to buy.
Questions buyers actually ask
FAQ
What is the difference between vanilla beans and vanilla pods?
None. “Vanilla pod” is the common British term and “vanilla bean” the American one; both describe the cured fruit of the vanilla orchid. Evanille lists everything as beans.
How many vanilla beans are in a pound?
Roughly 125–150 beans per pound in both grades — about 275–330 per kilo — at our standard 5–6 inch (13–15 cm) length. Count varies a little with length and moisture; exact counts appear on each product page.
Which vanilla beans should I buy for making extract?
Grade B / extract grade. Same 2.5% vanillin as gourmet, split pods that start extracting on contact, and roughly half the price for a pod you are going to strain out anyway. Start at vanilla beans for extract.
How should I store whole vanilla beans?
Vacuum-sealed or airtight, cool and dark, never refrigerated — condensation causes mold. Properly stored beans hold quality for months. Full method in storing vanilla beans.
Do you sell small quantities, or only bulk?
Both. Pound and kilo units serve home extract makers and small kitchens; cases and pallets serve production. Volume pricing starts on the wholesale page.