What are the qualities of grade A-1 vanilla beans
Like any other commodity, vanilla itself has grades and each grade has its own characteristic and qualities that make it be grade of a specific grade. Grade?A-1?beans?are so dark in color, pliable and moist with an moisture content ranging from 30%-35%, vanillin content of 2.0. These are the highest?grade vanilla beans?offered in the industry. grade A-1?beans?are easy to split lengthwise and scrape out the “vanilla?caviar” inside the pod (the pod can be saved and used for infusions).