Florida Vanilla
CO₂ Extract
After years of growing to maturity, it’s finally here — the edible orchid, vanilla planifolia, right here in the continental US.
Virgin Extract has partnered with Judson Farm to produce a limited-run organic, natural extract with the unique flavor profile of South Florida soil and climate.
Virgin Extract products are pure and natural, unsullied by any adulterating chemical or substance and precisely extracted using nothing but food-grade carbon dioxide. They possess a full spectrum of flavor and aroma compounds found in the originating crop, and nothing else.
The Forgotten Orchid
Vanilla plants have been growing in the Florida Everglades for over a century, and now, innovative farmers and researchers have developed this beautiful and valuable crop for its highly-desired bean extract.
A Legacy Crop Inspires
Each bean represents years of dedicated cultivation—one-day blooms, hand-pollination, and eight months of nurturing in Florida's distinct climate.
The Alchemy of Extraction
Our proprietary extraction delivers the unique flavor compounds, notes, and undertones of Florida-grown vanilla.
What You’re Buying
Read our statement about what it means to participate in the blossoming Florida Vanilla economy.