Our vanilla varieties.
Each variety profile lists origin, species, vanillin content, flavor and aroma notes, and recommended commercial use. Select a variety to view its full grade detail.
01 / VARIETY
Vanilla planifolia
The global benchmark for classic vanilla flavor. Rich, creamy, and sweet with deep caramel and chocolate undertones. Represents the overwhelming majority of world supply and US imports.
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| Origin | Madagascar (SAVA region) |
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| Species | V. planifolia |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.6-2.4% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 30-35% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 14-20 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Rich, creamy, sweet - caramel & chocolate |
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| Aroma Notes | Deep, full, sweet-balsamic |
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| Recommended Use | All-purpose baking, premium extract, ice cream |
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| Harvest Window | June-September |
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| Availability | Year-round |
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02 / VARIETY
Vanilla x tahitensis
Prized for aroma over baking power. Floral, fruity, and cherry-forward with anise notes. Higher water content and lower vanillin make it ideal where fragrance matters most.
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| Origin | French Polynesia / Papua New Guinea |
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| Species | V. x tahitensis |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.0-1.7% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 35-50% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 12-18 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Floral, fruity, cherry, anise |
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| Aroma Notes | Intensely aromatic, heliotrope & cherry |
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| Recommended Use | Pastry, ice cream, fragrance, finishing |
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| Harvest Window | May-July |
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| Availability | Seasonal / limited |
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03 / VARIETY
Vanilla planifolia
The original vanilla, native to Mesoamerica. Smooth and bold with a distinctive spicy, woody character and a subtle clove-nutmeg edge.
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| Origin | Mexico (Papantla, Veracruz) |
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| Species | V. planifolia |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.7-2.4% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 25-33% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 12-18 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Smooth, spicy, woody, clove-nutmeg |
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| Aroma Notes | Warm, spiced, slightly smoky |
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| Recommended Use | Baking, beverages, Mexican chocolate, extract |
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| Harvest Window | December-March |
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| Availability | Seasonal |
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04 / VARIETY
Vanilla planifolia
The commercial extraction workhorse. Smoky and woody with higher vanillin yield and a lower cost basis - favored by food manufacturers and large-batch extractors.
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| Origin | Indonesia (Java, Sulawesi, Papua) |
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| Species | V. planifolia |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.8-2.6% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 25-30% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 11-16 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Smoky, woody, astringent, bold |
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| Aroma Notes | Phenolic, woody, robust |
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| Recommended Use | Commercial extract, food manufacturing |
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| Harvest Window | July-September |
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| Availability | Year-round |
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05 / VARIETY
Vanilla planifolia
Bold and chocolatey with raisin-like depth and two harvests per year for supply consistency. Excellent value for full-bodied extract.
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| Origin | Uganda (Lake Victoria basin) |
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| Species | V. planifolia |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.8-2.5% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 28-33% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 13-18 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Bold, chocolatey, raisin, full-bodied |
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| Aroma Notes | Rich, dark, fruit-forward |
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| Recommended Use | Extract, baking, blending |
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| Harvest Window | Twice yearly (Jan & Jun-Jul) |
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| Availability | Year-round |
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06 / VARIETY
Vanilla planifolia
An emerging origin with competitive vanillin content. Bold, dark, and smoky - a strong value option for extraction with growing supply reliability.
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| Origin | India (Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) |
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| Species | V. planifolia |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.8-2.6% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 25-32% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 12-17 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Bold, dark, woody, smoky |
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| Aroma Notes | Deep, robust, slightly phenolic |
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| Recommended Use | Extract, food manufacturing |
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| Harvest Window | December-March |
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| Availability | Growing supply |
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07 / VARIETY
Vanilla x tahitensis
A Tahitensis-type with floral, fruity, cherry and licorice notes. Limited production positions it as a premium specialty bean.
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| Origin | Kingdom of Tonga |
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| Species | V. x tahitensis |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.0-1.6% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 35-45% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 13-18 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Floral, fruity, cherry, licorice |
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| Aroma Notes | Aromatic, sweet, cherry-forward |
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| Recommended Use | Pastry, finishing, fragrance |
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| Harvest Window | July-September |
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| Availability | Limited / specialty |
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08 / VARIETY
V. planifolia & x tahitensis
A versatile origin with both species in cultivation. Profiles range from creamy planifolia to fruity tahitensis depending on cultivar, with rapidly growing production.
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| Origin | Papua New Guinea (Sepik, Madang) |
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| Species | Both species cultivated |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.4-2.2% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 30-38% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 12-18 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Creamy to fruity (cultivar-dependent) |
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| Aroma Notes | Variable - sweet to floral |
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| Recommended Use | Extract, baking, blending |
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| Harvest Window | April-June |
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| Availability | Growing supply |
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09 / VARIETY
Vanilla planifolia
A Bourbon-type bean from the same Indian Ocean growing region as Madagascar. Rich and creamy with the classic Bourbon profile.
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| Origin | Comoros Islands |
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| Species | V. planifolia |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.6-2.3% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 30-35% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 13-18 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Rich, creamy, classic Bourbon |
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| Aroma Notes | Sweet, balsamic, full |
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| Recommended Use | All-purpose baking, extract, ice cream |
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| Harvest Window | July-September |
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| Availability | Seasonal |
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10 / VARIETY
Vanilla planifolia
Ultra-premium, terroir-driven, small-batch vanilla grown in the United States. Commands the highest pricing in the category due to rarity and US-grown provenance.
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| Origin | Hawaii, USA (Big Island) |
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| Species | V. planifolia |
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| Vanillin Content | 1.5-2.2% (dry weight) |
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| Moisture (Gourmet) | 32-40% |
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| Typical Bean Length | 12-18 cm |
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| Flavor Profile | Smooth, floral, creamy, delicate |
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| Aroma Notes | Refined, floral, sweet |
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| Recommended Use | Luxury retail, finishing, gifting |
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| Harvest Window | Variable (year-round micro-lots) |
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| Availability | Very limited |
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All vanillin, moisture, and bean-length figures shown are standard industry reference ranges and are provided for general guidance only. Actual values vary by lot, season, and origin. Per-lot certificates of analysis are available on request.
