Planifolia vanilla has a strong, rich, creamy, and sweet aroma. The beans are thick skinned and longer than Tahitensis vanilla. They also contain more vanillin content than Tahitensis vanilla beans. Vanillin is a natural flavor in vanilla beans that has certain benefits for the body such as giving you the calming effect and increasing the antioxidant intake.

• Colour: Dark Brown / Black
• Specification:
  • weight: 3 - 6 gram
  • Bean Size: 14 - 24 cm
  • Moisture: 25% - 35% (Gourmet)
  • Origin: Indonesia - Java and Sumateraa
  • Notes: Sweet, Creamy, Woody, Smokey, Dried Fruit

Tahitensis vanilla beans are generally shorter, plumper, and contain more oil and water. The aroma is stronger than Planifolia, which is fruity, rich and floral. Gourmet pastry chefs love to work with the Tahitian (Tahitensis) variety, usually paired with delicated desserts such as fruit-based items, ice cream, custards, etc.

• Colour: Dark Brown / Black
• Specification:
  • weight: 3 - 5 gram
  • Bean Size: 12 - 17 cm
  • Moisture: 25% - 30% (Gourmet)
  • Origin: Indonesia - Java