VARIETY DETAIL · GRADES A / B / C

Papua New Guinea

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)

Species

Both species cultivated

Harvest

April-June

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.

Papua New Guinea - Grade A

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Premium / Gourmet

Papua New Guinea - Grade A

Plump, oily Grade A beans with creamy to fruity character. Premium grade for retail presentation and direct seed use.

Moisture Content	30-38%
Appearance	Plump, oily; profile varies by cultivator
Typical Length	13-18+ cm
Vanillin (by weight)	1.4-2.0%
Texture / Handling	Supple, bends without splitting
Best For	Whole-bean retail, gourmet use, seed scraping
Yield / Value Note	Premium price per bean; fewer beans per kg
Packaging	Vacuum-sealed; 1 lb / 1 kg / bulk

Papua New Guinea - Grade B

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Extraction Grade

Papua New Guinea - Grade B

Drier extraction-grade beans with higher vanillin concentration by weight and the same creamy to fruity profile. The workhorse grade for extract.

Moisture Content	18-26%
Appearance	Drier, thinner, may show minor blemishes or splits
Typical Length	12-16 cm
Vanillin (by weight)	1.8-2.2%
Texture / Handling	Firmer, less pliable
Best For	Extract production, infusions, baking
Yield / Value Note	Best flavor value per dollar
Packaging	Vacuum-sealed; 1 lb / 1 kg / bulk

Papua New Guinea - Grade C (TK)

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Cuts / Industrial

Papua New Guinea - Grade C (TK)

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

Moisture Content	14-18%
Appearance	Short, split, lower visual grade; cuts
Typical Length	Variable / cuts
Vanillin (by weight)	Variable; suited to bulk concentration
Texture / Handling	Dry, brittle
Best For	Bulk / industrial extraction
Yield / Value Note	Lowest cost basis
Packaging	Bulk 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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