
TIER 01 · PREMIUM
Gourmet Vanilla Beans
Plump · Strong aroma
Plump, supple beans with a strong aroma for fine pastry, premium desserts, ice cream, and artisanal chocolate.
Explore Indonesian Vanilla planifolia beans for your kitchen and professional food applications.
Bring rich vanilla aroma and real vanilla seeds to your kitchen. Our plump, supple Indonesian gourmet beans are made for fine pastry, creamy desserts, ice cream, and artisanal chocolate.
Explore the aromatic character of Indonesian Select vanilla beans for your next fragrance creation. Supple, oily pods with a strong aroma offer a starting point for extraction and perfumery formulation trials.
Five selections, from gourmet beans to processing options. Choose by texture, size, and intended use.
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| Reference specification | Tier 01 Gourmet Vanilla Beans |
Tier 02 Select Vanilla Beans |
Tier 03 Classic Vanilla Beans |
Tier 04 Dry Whole Vanilla Beans |
Tier 05 Vanilla Bean Shorts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Vanilla planifolia | Vanilla planifolia | Vanilla planifolia | Vanilla planifolia | Vanilla planifolia |
| Aroma | Strong | Strong | Mild | Standard | Standard |
| Length | 14–22 cm | 14–22 cm | 12–22 cm | 10–22 cm | Below 10 cm |
| Moisture* | 28–35% | 25–30% | 24–28% | 18–25% | 18–25% |
| Vanillin* | 1.0–2.0% | 0.8–1.8% | 0.6–1.6% | 0.4–1.0% | 0.2–0.8% |
| Weight per bean | 3–6 g | 2–4 g | 2–4 g | Less than 3 g | Less than 3 g |
| Shelf life* | 2–3 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Colour | Dark brown to black | Dark brown to black | Brown to dark brown | Brown to reddish | Brown to reddish |
| Reference condition* | Plump, supple, rich in oil; no splits, cuts, defects, or mould | Plump, supple, oily; no cuts or mould | Supple, oily, whole beans; no cuts or mould | Dry, whole beans; no cuts or mould | Dry, some cuts; no mould |
* Specification ranges and conditions are reference values, not batch test results. Confirm current batch specifications and storage guidance before ordering. Tiers describe the Vanilla Atlas selection.
Our vision is to build a vanilla business that values farmers, strengthens rural livelihoods, and creates space for women and older generations.
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