Can you explain the grade of beans ? I have seen Grade A and Grade B. Thanks !
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Grade A beans are gourmet, and top of the list. A stronger flavor and are harder to come by. Ex: filet Mignon vs. Cube steak
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For most products, you would naturally prefer Grade A over Grade B - like meat or eggs, for instance. That's not the case with vanilla beans. You should buy the proper grade for your use. If you are going to cook with the beans, then opt for Grade A. They have a moisture content around 30% and have plenty of caviar to scrape out. If you are going to make vanilla extract, use Grade B vanilla beans. They are cured differently and have a moisture content of around 20%. One misconception is when people use Grade A vanilla beans and then switch to Grade B they feel that the beans are dried out. There is nothing wrong with them - they are drier by design. Think grapes vs raisins. You can make vanilla extract with Grade A beans, but that does not mean that you will be making a better extract. Finally, there are beans known as splits. Usually they split on the vine (sometimes during the curing process). They are sought after by many commercial producers of vanilla extract because they have a higher vanillin content than whole extract grade vanilla beans. They are not used beans.
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They give some "free" grade b when they ship the grade A. The grade A are bigger, more supple, more fragrant and obviously way better.
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They sent me a sample of grade b and the ones they sent me were half the size of the grade a beans.
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Grade A is from the first tapping, is lighter colored and the flavor is not as strong as Grade B.
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Level A is for ages 8 and 9. My kids really like these. Second grade was a good grade level.
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I ordered Grade B, however they also have Grade A. I find grade B to be darker and richer in taste.
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The food grade is amorphous. Check out Wolfcreekranch.com and it will explain everything you need to know about it.
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It's going to vary depending on the specific coffee. Different beans will grind up different. I would start with "6" just a guess.
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I found quite a lot of information about grading of poppy seeds on Google and contacting the seller " Food-To-live " would both probably be better choices than asking me. that since I couldn't actually speak for Food-To-Live, the poppy seed industry and don't grade poppy seeds commercially. for my own purposes , I would expect that grade " A " would mean first quality recently harvested fresh seeds , well sifted of debris , unwashed or very lightly washed , rich oily coating , large black round or oval shape, crunchy texture and that desirable rich natural poppy seed taste and smell. so far all the seeds I have bought from several companies on Amazon have met my standards as mentioned, Food-For-Life seeds probably being the best, most recent , I have bought on Amazon. thanks for asking for my opinion.
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I was very pleased with the quality of the beans. I am also making my own extract with them. You can't beat the price either. My first experience with price was almost $4.00 for 2 beans and they weren't the highest quality.
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It takes more maple sap to produce grade B than grade A. I think it has more flavor and use in making granola etc. I mix a little with cheaper syrup for pancakes.
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1 gram each1000 grams for 1000 beansthat is about 1800 jelly beans in 4 pounds...minus the 50 I just ate
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I have no idea. It's a coffee spoon used once or twice a day. Why is the grade an issue
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This is Alyssa from Palouse Brand our beans have an excellent sprouting rate please email me at customerservice@palousebrand.com. I would love to work with you to help figure out how to enjoy your beans!
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I do not know. I know I was told to use the Grade B for making vanilla. My vanilla is making and it smells devine. I will be making more. It is wonderful.
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Read about stainless steel grading here: http://mightynest.com/blog/stainless-steel-all-about-food-grade-304-188-and-1810
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I'm pretty sure my first (and last) order I selected 'ground' but ended up getting whole bean anyway. I may have misclicked something... or not. In the end I resorted to purchase an inexpensive bean grinder from Walmart.
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Hi Amy, It may have been a typo you read? It should say one as in quanity..1 roast that is a 5 lbs. That is how we read it and exactly what we received which by the way was AWESOME!!!!! :) Hope this helps and hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Should also be able to inquire through the Co. where it originates from also. Good luck to you.
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I'm not a seller. I would like to suggest that you also focus on the differences between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans. If you are making vanilla extract, as I did, then you only need Grade B beans. You would be wasting your money on Grade A beans. But for some baking things Grade A beans would be better. Also, as I said in my original review, I recommend you buy beans based on weight and not the number of beans, as the size of beans can vary greatly. I have had rave reviews on my vanilla extract using Tahitian Grade B beans. It's unbelievable how much better it is than the extract sold in grocery stores. I'm not a seller. I would like to suggest that you also focus on the differences between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans. If you are making vanilla extract, as I did, then you only need Grade B beans. You would be wasting your money on Grade A beans. But for some baking things Grade A beans would be better. Also, as I said in my original review, I recommend you buy beans based on weight and not the number of beans, as the size of beans can vary greatly. I have had rave reviews on my vanilla extract using Tahitian Grade B beans. It's unbelievable how much better it is than the extract sold... » Read More I'm not a seller. I would like to suggest that you also focus on the differences between Grade A and Grade B vanilla beans. If you are making vanilla extract, as I did, then you only need Grade B beans. You would be wasting your money on Grade A beans. But for some baking things Grade A beans would be better. Also, as I said in my original review, I recommend you buy beans based on weight and not the number of beans, as the size of beans can vary greatly. I have had rave reviews on my vanilla extract using Tahitian Grade B beans. It's unbelievable how much better it is than the extract sold in grocery stores. « Show Less