Cobra Gourmet vanilla beans use a proprietary blend of Tahitian and Planifolia varieties. Scrape the seeds from the pods or cut the whole beans for use in recipes that require a smoky, woody, vanilla flavor. You can also use the beans to make your own extract. Steep the beans in your sugar to add vanilla flavor to your next sweet treat. After saffron, vanilla beans are the most labor intensive spice to produce in the world. The coveted vanilla beans average 13-17 cms. These beans are blend of Planifolia Indonesia & Tahitian Papua New Guinea. Our Tahitian dominant blend possesses rich oily black beans with a pleasant vanilla aroma. The beans are Gourmet grade and typically used beverage, dairy, and bakery applications. Pairs well with nutmeg, clove, and ginger. Store at room temperature. As a precaution, however, it is recommended to keep certain products away from heat and humidity (see recommendations on the package). USA