Uganda origin · Florida stock · published prices

Splits and Cuts

A split is a vanilla pod that opened — on the vine, or during curing as it dried and contracted. A cut, or vanilla stick, is a pod sectioned into shorter lengths. In both cases the bean is the same bean: same origin, same cure, same vanillin. Only the packaging nature gave it has changed.

Which is why splits are the quiet value play in vanilla. Processors who never show the pod buy them almost exclusively, and pay meaningfully less per kilo for flavor that is identical in the jar.

Vanilla beans tied into banded bundles and packed in paper inside an export carton
Split and bundled pods ready for packing
By the pound and the kilo Buy now, ships today 1 lb to 25 kg, priced on the page, no minimum order, no purchase order needed. 500 kg and up Volume & contract Contract pricing, COAs, spec sheets and recurring supply from the Florida warehouse.

  • 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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Why splits extract faster

Extraction is surface-area work. Alcohol has to reach the seeds and the inner pod wall, which is why every extract recipe tells you to split the bean before it goes in the jar. Splits arrive already opened — the step is done, the surface is exposed, and maceration starts on contact rather than after the pod softens. Cut sticks do the same thing at the ends, and drop straight into a grinder or a steeping basket without knife work.

For a production kitchen, that is labor removed from every batch.

Splits, cuts, whole — which one

Whole pods
Splits
Cuts / sticks

Appearance
Intact, presentation grade
Opened, cosmetic only
Sectioned, uniform

Price per kilo
Highest
Lower
Lower

Extraction speed
Standard (split it yourself)
Fastest
Fast

Prep labor
You split each pod
None
None

Best for
Retail display, plating, gifting
Extract, infusion, grinding, seed scraping
Grinding, steeping baskets, portioned dosing

Available in both grades: Grade A splits for gourmet-quality caviar at split pricing, and Grade B / extract grade splits for the lowest cost per fold in the catalog.

Who buys splits and cuts

Extract producers — the single largest use. Nothing about a whole pod survives into the bottle.
Ice cream, gelato and dairy — steeped bases where the pod is strained out; see vanilla for ice cream and gelato.
Bakeries and pastry kitchens — a split pod is a head start on scraping, not a defect. Bakery and pastry.
Distilleries and breweries — vanilla-forward spirits, stouts, barrel programs.
Flavor houses and food manufacturers — syrups, sauces, ready-to-use bases.
Cosmetics, candle and fragrance makers — infusions where the bean is never seen at all.

Specifications

Spec
Value

Botanical
Vanilla planifolia

Origin
Uganda — Evanille-cured, graded and QC’d

Formats
Splits (opened pods) · Cuts / sticks, [CONFIRMAR] cm sections

Grades
A (gourmet) and B (extract grade)

Whole-pod length
5–6 in (13–15 cm) before cutting

Moisture
32% Grade A · 28% Grade B

Vanillin
2.5% (both grades)

Beans per lb
125–150 (approx. 275–330 per kg)

Organic certification
Available on request

Packaging
Vacuum-packed — 1 lb, 1 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, bulk

Stock
Florida warehouse, overnight shipping available

FAQ

Are split vanilla beans lower quality?

No. Splits are graded from the same cured stock as whole pods — the opening is cosmetic. Moisture, vanillin and flavor match. You are declining to pay for an intact exterior you were going to cut open anyway.

What are vanilla sticks?

Cured vanilla pods cut into shorter, uniform sections. They handle and dose more easily than full-length pods and feed grinders and steeping baskets without prep. Same bean, different length.

Do splits work for scraping caviar?

Yes — they are arguably better, since the pod is already open. Buy Grade A splits if caviar yield and appearance matter.

How much cheaper are splits than whole beans?

Enough to change the math on any process that grinds or steeps: Grade A splits are $60/kg in the 25 kg case against $120/kg for whole Grade A pods in the 10 kg box — half the price for the same 2.5% vanillin. Full ranges are published on vanilla bean prices; exact figures depend on grade and volume.

Can I buy splits in small quantities?

Yes — pound and kilo units are stocked alongside 20 kg and 25 kg cases and bulk lots.

Order splits: add to cart above, or text +1 786-896-8446 with your grade, format and volume for a quote.