Indonesian Vanilla - 18cm - JAVA

Traceability and quality analysis of each produced lot :

- Best Before Date : 12/2027 

(Date until which your product retains all its qualities, provided it has been stored in good conditions. Products whose best before date has passed can be consumed without risk to the consumer).

- Origin : Indonesia

- Lot No. : VDI BT JAV 1000

CHARACTERISTICS :

- Commercial name : Indonesian Vanilla

- Scientific Name : Vanilla planifolia

- Grade : Gourmet, Black Unsplit (NNF)

- Origin : Indonesia

- Length (cm) : 18 cm

- Vanillin content (%) : 1.5 to 2.2%

- Moisture content (%) : 25% to 35%

- Color : Black, Maroon, Dark brown

- Quality : Unsplit

- Classification : Black Gourmet

- Packaging : Food-grade vacuum bags.

- Best Before Date : 24 months.

Vanilla is a living product, it loses its moisture over time without losing its aromatic properties.

over time without losing its aromatic properties.

- Storage conditions : < 20°C. 

Vacuum-sealed or wrapped in vanilla paper

in a tightly sealed box

after opening, away from light, humidity, and heat.

Avoid significant thermal shocks.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS :

Appearance : Flexible, plump and supple pod

Color : Black, Maroon, Dark brown

Pod weight : 2 to 6g

HISTORY :

Indonesian vanilla beans are produced mainly from the Vanilla planifolia variety, also known as Bourbon vanilla.

Vanilla cultivation in Indonesia began in the 1800s, but it only really took off at the beginning of the 20th century.

Indonesian vanilla beans are known for their rich and complex aroma, with notes of chocolate, caramel, and red fruits.

Indonesian vanilla beans are grown mainly in the provinces of Java and Sumatra.

Vanilla cultivation in Indonesia is generally carried out on a small scale by independent farmers.

Indonesian vanilla beans are generally harvested at maturity and undergo a drying and roasting process to develop their aroma.

CULTIVATION :

• Vanilla plants are grown from seeds or cuttings.

• Vanilla plants are then transplanted into greenhouses or open fields, where they need a number of specific conditions to thrive, such as a hot and humid tropical climate, direct sunlight, and well-drained soil.

• Vanilla flowers must be hand-pollinated, as there are no insects to do it naturally in vanilla growing areas.

• It takes about 9 months for vanilla pods to mature after pollination.

• Vanilla beans are then picked at maturity, then treated by maceration and drying to develop their aroma and flavor.

• Vanilla Planifolia is considered to be one of the most expensive and rare varieties of vanilla because it is a laborious and time-consuming process to cultivate.