VARIETY DETAIL · GRADES A / B / C

Hawaiian (US-Grown)

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)

Species

V. planifolia

Harvest

Variable (year-round micro-lots)

Availability

Very limited

Three grades, one variety.

Every grade comes from the same variety — the difference is moisture, appearance, length, and intended use. Compare them side by side to choose the right fit for your application.

Hawaiian - Grade A
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Premium / Gourmet

Hawaiian - Grade A

Plump, oily Grade A beans with floral, delicate character. Premium grade for retail presentation and direct seed use.

Moisture Content32-40%
AppearancePlump, oily, flexible, dark brown to black
Typical Length12-18+ cm
Vanillin (by weight)1.5-2.0%
Texture / HandlingSupple, bends without splitting
Best ForWhole-bean retail, gourmet use, seed scraping
Yield / Value NotePremium price per bean; fewer beans per kg
PackagingVacuum-sealed; 1 lb / 1 kg / bulk
Hawaiian - Grade B
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Extraction Grade

Hawaiian - Grade B

Drier extraction-grade beans with higher vanillin concentration by weight and the same floral, delicate profile. The workhorse grade for extract.

Moisture Content20-28%
AppearanceDrier, thinner, may show minor blemishes or splits
Typical Length12-15 cm
Vanillin (by weight)1.8-2.2%
Texture / HandlingFirmer, less pliable
Best ForExtract production, infusions, baking
Yield / Value NoteBest flavor value per dollar
PackagingVacuum-sealed; 1 lb / 1 kg / bulk
Hawaiian - Grade C (TK)
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Cuts / Industrial

Hawaiian - Grade C (TK)

Cuts and short/split beans. Lowest cost basis; best cost-to-yield for large-scale floral, delicate extraction and powder.

Moisture Content14-18%
AppearanceShort, split, lower visual grade; cuts
Typical LengthVariable / cuts
Vanillin (by weight)Variable; suited to bulk concentration
Texture / HandlingDry, brittle
Best ForBulk / industrial extraction
Yield / Value NoteLowest cost basis
PackagingBulk only

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.

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