{"product_id":"madagascar-bourbon-vanilla-extract","title":"Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract | Vanilla planifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade A Whole Beans • Three Month Small Batch Extraction • Rich Madagascar Bourbon Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGST-free — no GST charged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade A Gourmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans • Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately Three Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mL Cobalt Blue Glass Dropper Bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVanilla Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet • Creamy • Deep Vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich • Rounded • Full Bodied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm • Smooth • Lingering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extract begins with two ingredients and one thing that cannot be rushed: time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start with Grade A Gourmet Madagascar Bourbon \u003cem\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/em\u003e beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe batch is then left for approximately three months before filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no added sugar, glycerine, caramel, synthetic vanillin or additional vanilla flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ingredients. Three months. Nothing added to imitate what the beans already contain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost cheap vanilla flavouring in mass market products has never seen a vanilla vine. Instead, it relies on synthetic vanillin synthesised from industrial materials such as wood lignin or petroleum derivatives. Real \u003cem\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/em\u003e beans are something entirely different: through careful curing, they develop over 200 natural flavour and aromatic compounds in remarkable harmony. Synthetic vanillin reproduces a single isolated note. A genuine cured bean delivers the entire composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/em\u003e originated in tropical America, but Madagascar became one of the great centres of vanilla cultivation after the orchid reached the Indian Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Bourbon vanilla comes from Réunion Island, formerly known as Île Bourbon, and became associated with \u003cem\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/em\u003e grown across Madagascar, Réunion and neighbouring islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an extract, however, the story continues after the bean has been cured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol acts as the extraction medium, drawing aromatic compounds from the cured vanilla into a liquid that can be measured a few drops at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur process begins with whole Grade A beans rather than a premade vanilla flavour base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bean creates the character. The extraction carries it into the bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 10 mL bottle provides approximately 200 drops, making it easy to control the intensity of vanilla in smaller preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e01 • Start Small\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor coffee, cacao, icing, cream or individual desserts, begin with a few drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e02 • Stir Through\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix thoroughly so the extract disperses evenly through the preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e03 • Build to Taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd gradually until the vanilla character reaches the intensity you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e04 • Bake With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cakes, biscuits, pastries, custards, panna cotta, ice cream and sauces, begin with the amount specified by your recipe and adjust where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e05 • Let Vanilla Be Noticed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it wherever genuine vanilla character should contribute to the finished recipe rather than disappear behind stronger flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details \u0026amp; Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar Bourbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBean Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade A Gourmet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBean Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans, alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately Three Months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains alcohol and is intended as a culinary flavouring ingredient, not as a beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the bottle tightly closed between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark and dry cupboard away from direct sunlight, excessive heat and open flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Biosecurity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueensland\u003c\/strong\u003e • ✅ AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew South Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e • ✅ AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Capital Territory\u003c\/strong\u003e • ❌ NOT AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVictoria\u003c\/strong\u003e • ✅ AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasmania\u003c\/strong\u003e • ✅ AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e • ✅ AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e • ✅ AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/strong\u003e • ✅ AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational\u003c\/strong\u003e • ❌ NOT AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not currently post this item to the Australian Capital Territory because Sacred Plants Australia does not service the applicable liquor licensing pathway for this alcohol containing culinary extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational postage is not currently offered for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast Reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 September 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSecure Payments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Plants Australia","offers":[{"title":"10 mL","offer_id":53857871429926,"sku":"MVE-10","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 × 10 mL","offer_id":54062129185062,"sku":"MVE-2X10","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7656\/8102\/files\/sacred-plants-australia-vanilla-planifolia-madagascar-bourbon-vanilla-extract-amber-liquid-glass-petri-dish-hero.png?v=1791708850","url":"https:\/\/sacredplants.com.au\/products\/madagascar-bourbon-vanilla-extract","provider":"Sacred Plants Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}