Vanilla beans

Technical Specifications: Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla

  • Origin: Madagascar
  • Production Regions: Analanjirofo
  • Denomination: Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar
  • Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia
  • Aspect: The pods are greasy, oily, shiny and supple
  • Fragrance And Taste: Chocolate, vanilla, intense and fruity
  • Color And Texture: Dark brown to black
  • Use: Ingredients for the food, cosmetics and fine grocery industries
  • Dluo: 5 years in a clean, dry place, away from light and heat (storage temperature: 15°C – 30°C)
  • Capacity: Up to 30 T/Year
  • Harvest Period: June – July
  • Type: Pods, powder, extraction
Beans Ranking
Quality
Length
Humidity Level
Vanillin Level
Texture
Beans Ranking
Quality
Length
Humidity Level
Vanillin Level
Texture
Black Gourmet
Dark Brown
14cm or more
32% - 38%
1.8% or higher
Non-split
Beans Ranking
Black Gourmet
Quality
Dark Brown
Length
14cm or more
Humidity Level
32% - 38%
Vanillin Level
1.8% or higher
Texture
Non-split
Beans Ranking
Quality
Length
Humidity Level
Vanillin Level
Texture
TK
Dark Brown
14cm or more
30% - 32%
[1.7% - 1.8%[
Non-split
Beans Ranking
TK
Quality
Dark Brown
Length
14cm or more
Humidity Level
30% - 32%
Vanillin Level
[1.7% - 1.8%[
Texture
Non-split
Beans Ranking
Quality
Length
Humidity Level
Vanillin Level
Texture
Red Europe
Brown
Long:
12cm or more
Short:
10cm-11cm
25% - 30%
[1.5% - 1.7%[
Non-split/split
Beans Ranking
Red Europe
Quality
Brown
Length
Long:
12cm or more
Short:
10cm-11cm
Humidity Level
25% - 30%
Vanillin Level
[1.5% - 1.7%[
Texture
Non-split/split
Beans Ranking
Quality
Length
Humidity Level
Vanillin Level
Texture
Red U.S.
Red-brown
Long:
12cm or more
Short:
10cm-11cm
20% - 25%
[1.4% - 1.7%[
Non-split/split
Beans Ranking
Red U.S.
Quality
Red-brown
Length
Long:
12cm or more
Short:
10cm-11cm
Humidity Level
20% - 25%
Vanillin Level
[1.4% - 1.7%[
Texture
Non-split/split
Beans Ranking
Quality
Length
Humidity Level
Vanillin Level
Texture
Cuts
Red-brown to Black
All lengths combined
14% - 20%
[1.3% - 1.6%]
Beans Ranking
Cuts
Quality
Red-brown to Black
Length
All lengths combined
Humidity Level
14% - 20%
Vanillin Level
[1.3% - 1.6%]
Texture
Beans Ranking
Quality
Length
Humidity Level
Vanillin Level
Texture
Powder
300µm - 500µm
4.5% - 10%
[1% - 1.4%]
Beans Ranking
Powder
Quality
300µm - 500µm
Length
Humidity Level
4.5% - 10%
Vanillin Level
[1% - 1.4%]
Texture
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