GOURMET Vanilla planifolia SUSTAINABLY GROWN & ETHICALLY SOURCED
Exquisite black, moist, oily and plump pods – boasting aromas of dark chocolate, cinnamon, blackberry, black pepper and liquorice
PLUMP PODS VANILLA IS GOOD FOR THE PLANET AND YOUR PALATE
Plump Pods vanilla is sourced from small boutique farms via direct-trade co-operatives. The proceeds of these richly flavoured vanilla beans help directly with supporting micro, small and medium farms to develop sustainable businesses and lift their community out of poverty.
NOT ALL VANILLA IS CREATED EQUAL
Beware the dark side of vanilla
There is a dark side to the vanilla industry in Madagascar. Crime, gang warfare and habitat destruction plagues the Bourbon Islands. Farmers resort to early harvesting to protect their crop, diminishing the flavour and quality. Be sure you know the product you are buying and that it is produced sustainably and legally.
RECENT STORIES
Plump Pods new season organic vanilla beans are truly intoxicating
Announcing the arrival of our new season Plump Pods organic vanilla beans. Our freshly-cured organic beans are some of the finest vanilla beans currently available on the market. Deliciously fragrant with heady aromas of sweet, fruity and slightly grilled cocoa, they are a real treat to the senses.
How to use vanilla beans in your cooking – it’s easy and rewarding
Wondering how to use vanilla beans instead of vanilla extract or paste? Using vanilla pods in cooking is really easy. You will quickly be rewarded for taking the time to learn how, as you will taste the difference immediately in your desserts and savoury dishes.
How to store vanilla beans to keep them fresh
If you know how to store vanilla beans correctly, they can be kept indefinitely. Treat your beans with a little love, and the fragrance will age and mature over time, further contributing to each bean's unique flavour profile.