VARIETY DETAIL · GRADES A / B / C

Indonesian

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.

ExtractValueHigh-YieldIndustrial

Origin

Indonesia (Java, Sulawesi, Papua)

Species

V. planifolia

Harvest

July-September

Availability

Year-round

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.

Indonesian - Grade A
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Premium / Gourmet

Indonesian - Grade A

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

Moisture Content28-32%
AppearancePlump, dark, slightly woody surface
Typical Length12-16+ cm
Vanillin (by weight)1.9-2.2%
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
Indonesian - Grade B
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Extraction Grade

Indonesian - Grade B

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

Moisture Content15-22%
AppearanceDrier, thinner, may show minor blemishes or splits
Typical Length11-15 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
Indonesian - Grade C (TK)
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Cuts / Industrial

Indonesian - Grade C (TK)

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

Moisture Content12-16%
AppearanceShort, split, lower visual grade; cuts
Typical LengthVariable / cuts
Vanillin (by weight)Variable; high-yield bulk
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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