Like any other spice or vegetable, vanilla also has variations. Along with the variations comes the differences in texture and flavor. Let's have a look at the different Vanilla beans.
Madagascar: They are generally grown on islands in Indian ocean like Madagascar, Comoros and Reunion. They are the thinnest of all the beans and richest in flavor.
- Color: Black
- Flavor: Rich & Creamy.
- Place: Madagascar
Mexican: Grown in Mexico, they are thicker than the other beans and has a woody fragrance.
- Color: Dark brown
- Flavor: Bold, Dark & Smokey.
- Place: Mexico
Tahitian: They are the most expensive type of beans and are also rich in flavor and aroma. The texture is wide and flat.
- Color: Black
- Flavor: Floral, Cherry & Chocolate
- Place: French Polynesia
Ugandan: They deserve to be in the first-class type of beans and they contain high levels of vanillin.
- Color: Black
- Flavor: Rich, creamy & strong
- Place: Uganda
Indian: They are sweet, creamy and simply aromatic.
- Color: Dark Brown
- Flavor: Chocolaty
- Place: India
So next time you want to select the Vanilla beans, now you know where to look. Follow this dr vanilla's guide select the best beans.
