Botanical name
Vanilla Planifolia
Vanilla Technical Specifications
Commercial specifications for Gourmet Planifolia, Gourmet Tahitensis, Extraction Grade Vanilla Beans, Pure Vanilla Powder and Natural Vanilla Concentrate.
(01) Gourmet Planifolia
Gourmet Planifolia Grade A+ / A
| Parameter | Grade A+ | Grade A |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Vanilla Planifolia | |
| Origin | Indonesia (Papua, Java, Bali, Sulawesi) | |
| Bean length | 18 cm and up | 14 to 17.9 cm |
| Moisture | 25 to 35% | 25 to 35% |
| Vanillin | min. 1.8% | min. 1.8% |
| Appearance | Long, plump, oily, glossy dark brown to black, very flexible, minimal blemishes | Thick, moist, oily and flexible, dark brown to black with a glossy surface |
| Condition | Whole beans, fully ripe harvest, free from active mould and foreign matter | |
| Curing | Traditional: hot-water scalding, sun drying, slow conditioning | |
| Packaging | Food-grade vacuum packs of 0.5, 1 or 2 kg in export cartons. | |
| Shelf life | 24 months unopened, stored cool, dry and dark | |
| HS Code | 0905.10 (vanilla, neither crushed nor ground) | |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Phytosanitary Certificate and Certificate of Origin, provided where required by the buyer or destination market. | |
Origin
Indonesia (Papua, Java, Bali, Sulawesi)
Bean length
Grade A+
18 cm and up
Grade A
14 to 17.9 cm
Moisture
Grade A+
25 to 35%
Grade A
25 to 35%
Vanillin
Grade A+
min. 1.8%
Grade A
min. 1.8%
Appearance
Grade A+
Long, plump, oily, glossy dark brown to black, very flexible, minimal blemishes
Grade A
Thick, moist, oily and flexible, dark brown to black with a glossy surface
Condition
Whole beans, fully ripe harvest, free from active mould and foreign matter
Curing
Traditional: hot-water scalding, sun drying, slow conditioning
Packaging
Food-grade vacuum packs of 0.5, 1 or 2 kg in export cartons.
Shelf life
24 months unopened, stored cool, dry and dark
HS Code
0905.10 (vanilla, neither crushed nor ground)
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA), Phytosanitary Certificate and Certificate of Origin, provided where required by the buyer or destination market.
(02) Gourmet Tahitensis
Gourmet Tahitensis Grade A+ / A
| Parameter | Grade A+ | Grade A |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Vanilla Tahitensis | |
| Origin | Indonesia (Papua, Bali, Sulawesi) | |
| Bean length | 18 cm and up | 14 to 17.9 cm |
| Moisture | 25 to 35% | 25 to 35% |
| Vanillin | min. 1.5% | min. 1.5% |
| Appearance | Long, plump, oily, glossy dark brown to black, very flexible, minimal blemishes | Thick, moist, oily and flexible, dark brown to black with a glossy surface |
| Condition | Whole beans, fully ripe harvest, free from active mould and foreign matter | |
| Curing | Sun curing followed by slow indoor conditioning | |
| Packaging | Food-grade vacuum packs of 0.5, 1 or 2 kg in export cartons. | |
| Shelf life | 24 months unopened, stored cool, dry and dark | |
| HS Code | 0905.10 (vanilla, neither crushed nor ground) | |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Phytosanitary Certificate and Certificate of Origin, provided where required by the buyer or destination market. | |
Botanical name
Vanilla Tahitensis
Origin
Indonesia (Papua, Bali, Sulawesi)
Bean length
Grade A+
18 cm and up
Grade A
14 to 17.9 cm
Moisture
Grade A+
25 to 35%
Grade A
25 to 35%
Vanillin
Grade A+
min. 1.5%
Grade A
min. 1.5%
Appearance
Grade A+
Long, plump, oily, glossy dark brown to black, very flexible, minimal blemishes
Grade A
Thick, moist, oily and flexible, dark brown to black with a glossy surface
Condition
Whole beans, fully ripe harvest, free from active mould and foreign matter
Curing
Sun curing followed by slow indoor conditioning
Packaging
Food-grade vacuum packs of 0.5, 1 or 2 kg in export cartons.
Shelf life
24 months unopened, stored cool, dry and dark
HS Code
0905.10 (vanilla, neither crushed nor ground)
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA), Phytosanitary Certificate and Certificate of Origin, provided where required by the buyer or destination market.
(03) Extraction Grade Vanilla Beans
Extraction Grade Vanilla Beans
Built for extraction efficiency.
Carefully cured vanilla beans selected for industrial extraction, paste production, flavour manufacturing, and other applications where aromatic yield matters more than cosmetic appearance.
Lower moisture means a higher proportion of aromatic material per kilogram, while splits and visual imperfections are acceptable without compromising their suitability for extraction.
| Parameter | Planifolia | Tahitensis | Mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanillin | min. 1.2% | min. 0.8% | min. 1.0% |
| Moisture | 10 to 25% (typically below 20%) | ||
| Bean length | 10 to 20 cm, natural splits included | ||
| Appearance | Dry, firm, woody, low oiliness, reddish brown to dark brown. Cosmetic defects accepted. | ||
| Condition | Free from active mould and foreign matter | ||
| Packaging | Food-grade vacuum packs or sealed cartons, to your request | ||
| Shelf life | 24 months unopened, stored cool, dry and dark | ||
| HS code | 0905.10 | ||
Vanillin
Planifolia
min. 1.2%
Tahitensis
min. 0.8%
Mix
min. 1.0%
Moisture
10 to 25% (typically below 20%)
Bean length
10 to 20 cm, natural splits included
Appearance
Dry, firm, woody, low oiliness, reddish brown to dark brown. Cosmetic defects accepted.
Condition
Free from active mould and foreign matter
Packaging
Food-grade vacuum packs or sealed cartons, to your request
Shelf life
24 months unopened, stored cool, dry and dark
HS code
0905.10
(04) Pure Vanilla Powder
Pure Vanilla Powder
Whole-bean aroma in a versatile format.
Finely milled from carefully cured vanilla beans, our vanilla powder delivers authentic whole-bean aroma in a convenient, dry format.
Designed for food manufacturers, bakeries, beverage producers and culinary applications where consistent flavour distribution and easy handling are essential.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | 100% Vanilla planifolia beans, Indonesia |
| Vanillin | min. 1.5% |
| Moisture | below 8% |
| Particle size | 80 to 100 mesh |
| Appearance | Dark brown powder with visible black vanilla seeds |
| Ingredients | Vanilla only. No sugar, fillers or carriers. |
| Heat use | Suitable for baked applications up to 200°C |
| Packaging | Vacuum-sealed bags in food-grade tins or cartons, 1 kg and 5 kg |
| Shelf life | 24 months unopened, stored cool and dry |
| HS code | 0905.20 (vanilla, crushed or ground) |
Source
100% Vanilla planifolia beans, Indonesia
Vanillin
min. 1.5%
Moisture
below 8%
Particle size
80 to 100 mesh
Appearance
Dark brown powder with visible black vanilla seeds
Ingredients
Vanilla only. No sugar, fillers or carriers.
Heat use
Suitable for baked applications up to 200°C
Packaging
Vacuum-sealed bags in food-grade tins or cartons, 1 kg and 5 kg
Shelf life
24 months unopened, stored cool and dry
HS code
0905.20 (vanilla, crushed or ground)
(05) Natural Vanilla Concentrate
Natural Vanilla Concentrate
Designed for food and beverage manufacturers seeking an efficient, ready-to-use vanilla ingredient.
Rich vanilla concentrate produced from carefully selected Indonesian vanilla beans, delivering a deep natural aroma and consistent flavour profile.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Vanilla planifolia beans, Indonesia |
| Concentration | 70% natural vanilla concentrate |
| Alcohol | 0%, alcohol-free |
| Base | Vegetable glycerin or water |
| Extraction | Low-temperature vacuum extraction, 60°C |
| pH | 4.5 to 5.0 |
| Density | approx. 1.08 kg/L |
| Colour and aroma | Deep amber brown. Sweet, deep, with a caramel note |
| Additives | No artificial colour or preservatives |
| Packaging | Food-grade jerry cans, 1 L, 5 L and 20 L |
| Shelf life | 24 months unopened, airtight, away from heat and light |
| Halal | BPJPH certificate No. ID33410021461350425 |
Source
Vanilla planifolia beans, Indonesia
Concentration
70% natural vanilla concentrate
Alcohol
0%, alcohol-free
Base
Vegetable glycerin or water
Extraction
Low-temperature vacuum extraction, 60°C
pH
4.5 to 5.0
Density
approx. 1.08 kg/L
Colour and aroma
Deep amber brown. Sweet, deep, with a caramel note
Additives
No artificial colour or preservatives
Packaging
Food-grade jerry cans, 1 L, 5 L and 20 L
Shelf life
24 months unopened, airtight, away from heat and light
Halal
BPJPH certificate No. ID33410021461350425
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