--- product_id: 630920094 title: "Nilgiri Marten Malabar Vanilla Beans 500g | Grade A Gourmet Whole Pods, 1.5 to 2% Vanillin | Single-Origin Idukki, Kerala | Same Species as Madagascar Vanilla | Real Beans, Not Essence" brand: "nilgiri marten spices" price: "R4069" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "Nilgiri Marten Spices" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/630920094-nilgiri-marten-malabar-vanilla-beans-500g-grade-a-gourmet-whole store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 1.5-2% vanillin concentration Single-origin purity 25-30% moisture content Nilgiri Marten Malabar Vanilla Beans 500g | Grade A Gourmet Whole Pods, 1.5 to 2% Vanillin | Single-Origin Idukki, Kerala | Same Species as Madagascar Vanilla | Real Beans, Not Essence **Brand:** nilgiri marten spices **Price:** R4069 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Elevate Every Recipe with Nilgiri’s Pure Vanilla Magic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nilgiri Marten Malabar Vanilla Beans 500g | Grade A Gourmet Whole Pods, 1.5 to 2% Vanillin | Single-Origin Idukki, Kerala | Same Species as Madagascar Vanilla | Real Beans, Not Essence by nilgiri marten spices - **How much does it cost?** R4069 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/630920094-nilgiri-marten-malabar-vanilla-beans-500g-grade-a-gourmet-whole) ## Best For - nilgiri marten spices enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nilgiri marten spices brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pure & Ethical:** 100% natural, additive-free, and ethically harvested—luxury you can trust and taste. - • **Authentic Nilgiri Origin:** Sustainably sourced from the pristine Western Ghats for true single-origin excellence. - • **Optimal Moisture Balance:** Maintains supple texture and intense aroma with 25-30% moisture for premium freshness. - • **Gourmet-grade Vanilla Pods:** Plump, aromatic beans with rich vanillin for unmatched flavor depth. - • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfect for baking, brewing, coffee, extracts, and savory dishes—your kitchen’s secret weapon. ## Overview Nilgiri Marten Spices Malabar Vanilla Beans deliver gourmet-grade quality with 1.5-2% vanillin and 25-30% moisture, sourced exclusively from the Nilgiri Hills. These ethically harvested, single-origin vanilla pods offer a natural, additive-free flavor boost ideal for baking, brewing, and cooking, ensuring your culinary creations stand out with authentic richness and aroma. ## Description Nilgiri Marten Malabar Vanilla Beans 500g | Grade A Gourmet Whole Pods, 1.5 to 2% Vanillin | Single-Origin Idukki, Kerala | Same Species as Madagascar Vanilla | Real Beans, Not Essence : desertcart.in: Grocery & Gourmet Foods ## Features - MOST VANILLA IS NOT VANILLA: Almost all of the world's vanilla flavour is synthetic vanillin, built in a factory from wood pulp and petrochemicals, and real vanilla from the pod is only about one percent of the market. These are the real thing, whole Grade A gourmet beans from a hand-pollinated orchid, the same plant that gives Madagascar its famous vanilla. - ONE ORIGIN, THE KERALA HIGH RANGE: Grown in the Idukki highlands of Kerala's Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage range, where the vines climb at 700 to 1500 metres in the shade of coconut, pepper and coffee. The slow, shaded hill maturing and the humid monsoon climate are what make the beans plump and oily, with a vanillin content of 1.5 to 2 percent. - RICH, CREAMY, WITH DARK CHOCOLATE AND WARM SPICE: A deep, rounded vanilla aroma, sweet and creamy up front, with notes of dark chocolate and a warm clove and cinnamon edge, finishing on a soft woody, earthy note. Real cured vanilla carries more than two hundred aroma compounds, where synthetic essence is a single note. - WHOLE GRADE A GOURMET PODS, NOT ESSENCE: Plump, oily, pliable beans with a high seed density, each one about 3 to 5 grams and up to 14 cm long. Slice a pod lengthwise, scrape out the sticky black seeds, and use the seeds and the pod together in ice cream, custards, cakes, payasam and kheer, coffee, or your own homemade vanilla extract. - JUST VANILLA, NOTHING ELSE: One ingredient, real vanilla beans, with no synthetics, no flavouring and nothing added. Every flower is pollinated by hand and the beans are slow sun-cured the traditional way. Store in an airtight jar away from light; a faint white frosting of natural vanillin crystals on the pod is a mark of quality, not a fault. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CVQD2T78 | | ASIN | B0CVQD2T78 | | Best Sellers Rank | #81,362 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ) #2,960 in Whole Spices & Seeds | | Brand Name | Nilgiri Marten Spices | | Coin Variety 1 | Malabar | | Colour | Deep brown glazed | | Country of Origin | India | | Country of Origin | India | | Cuisine | Asian, European, Indian, American | | Cultivation Method Claim | No Chemical Fertilizers, No Pesticides, Non-GMO | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (18) | | Diet Type | Vegan, Vegetarian | | Flavor | Rich, creamy and sweet with dark chocolate and warm spice | | Generic Name | Malabar Vanilla Beans | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 30 x 20 x 5 Centimeters | | Item Form | Whole | | Item Package Weight | 500 Grams | | Item Type Name | Malabar Vanilla Beans | | Item Weight | 500 Grams | | Item Weight | 500 g | | Manufacturer | 4CC-101, MARUTHI NILAYA, 4th C Cross Road, OMBR Layout, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560043, Nilgiri Marten Spices | | Manufacturer | 4CC-101, MARUTHI NILAYA, 4th C Cross Road, OMBR Layout, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560043, Nilgiri Marten Spices | | Manufacturer Contact Information | 4CC-101, MARUTHI NILAYA, 4th C Cross Road, OMBR Layout, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560043 | | Net Quantity | 500.0 Grams | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Packer | Nilgiri Marten, VC Road, Shanthi Nagar, Mananthavady PO, Wayanad, Kerala 670645 | | Packer Contact Information | Nilgiri Marten, VC Road, Shanthi Nagar, Mananthavady PO, Wayanad, Kerala 670645 | | Product Dimensions | 30 x 20 x 5 cm; 500 g | | Region of Origin | Idukki - Western Ghats, Kerala | | Size | 500 g (Pack of 1) | | Unit Count | 500.0 Grams | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Nilgiri Marten Spices - **Cultivation Method Claim:** No Chemical Fertilizers, No Pesticides, Non-GMO - **Diet Type:** Vegan, Vegetarian - **Item Form:** Whole - **Item Weight:** 500 Grams - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Package Weight:** 500 Grams - **Region of Origin:** Idukki - Western Ghats, Kerala - **Variety:** Malabar ## Images ![Nilgiri Marten Malabar Vanilla Beans 500g | Grade A Gourmet Whole Pods, 1.5 to 2% Vanillin | Single-Origin Idukki, Kerala | Same Species as Madagascar Vanilla | Real Beans, Not Essence - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61idTmjWr+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Item Weight** options. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/630920094-nilgiri-marten-malabar-vanilla-beans-500g-grade-a-gourmet-whole](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/630920094-nilgiri-marten-malabar-vanilla-beans-500g-grade-a-gourmet-whole) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*