VARIETY DETAIL · GRADES A / B / C

Indian

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)

Species

V. planifolia

Harvest

December-March

Availability

Growing supply

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.

Indian - Grade A
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Premium / Gourmet

Indian - Grade A

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

Moisture Content28-33%
AppearancePlump, dark, glossy
Typical Length13-17+ cm
Vanillin (by weight)1.9-2.3%
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
Indian - Grade B
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Extraction Grade

Indian - Grade B

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

Moisture Content15-23%
AppearanceDrier, thinner, may show minor blemishes or splits
Typical Length12-15 cm
Vanillin (by weight)2.2-2.6%
Texture / HandlingFirmer, less pliable
Best ForExtract production, infusions, baking
Yield / Value NoteBest flavor value per dollar
PackagingVacuum-sealed; 1 lb / 1 kg / bulk
Indian - Grade C (TK)
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Cuts / Industrial

Indian - Grade C (TK)

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

Moisture Content12-17%
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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