Club del Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Pods – Pure Grade A 9g

Madagascar vanilla pods are the gold standard for bakers, pastry chefs, and anyone who takes their desserts seriously. Club del Gourmet sources Grade A beans — plump, aromatic, and visibly speckled with the vanilla seeds that deliver authentic flavor. At 9 grams, you have enough for multiple infusions: split a pod into custards, poach it in simple syrup, or steep it into cream for panna cotta.

About this product

These are whole vanilla pods from Madagascar, the world's premier vanilla-growing region. Grade A beans are longer and contain more visible seeds than lower grades, making them ideal for applications where you want to see and taste the vanilla. A single pod, properly stored, can be reused multiple times — split it lengthwise to scrape the seeds, then steep the emptied pod in sugar or alcohol to extract every last note of flavor.

How to enjoy

• Split lengthwise and scrape the seeds into cream, custard, or ice cream bases.
• Infuse whole pods in milk or simple syrup for delicate vanilla flavor.
• Bury a pod in a jar of sugar to create vanilla sugar for baking.
• Steep used pods in vodka or rum to make homemade vanilla extract.

Product details

• Net weight: 9g
• Origin: Madagascar
• Brand: Club del Gourmet (El Corte Inglés)
• EAN: 8433329137355
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to preserve aroma.

⭐ Why we love this

Club del Gourmet's Madagascar vanilla represents the Spanish tradition of sourcing the world's finest ingredients — these Grade A pods are visibly plump with seeds and deliver the authentic, floral complexity that elevates Spanish pastry-making from buñuelos to flan. This is vanilla as it should taste: not a hint, but a declaration.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Perfect for infusing into Spanish crema Catalana, flan, or as the aromatic heart of a delicate panna cotta paired with a glass of chilled Moscatel de Setúbal. Also exceptional for creating vanilla sugar to dust over churros or blend into horchata for depth.

📍 From Spain

While the vanilla beans are sourced from Madagascar—the world's premium region for this spice—Club del Gourmet (El Corte Inglés's luxury line) curates and distributes from Spain with the same exacting standards applied to Spanish jamón and olive oil. You're buying the expertise of Spanish fine-food connoisseurs.