Vanilla tahitensis is a polyploid species and has been shown to be a cross between Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla odorata. This hybridisation may have happened naturally or inadvertently in the period 1350-1500 in tropical America 1. Dark brown color 2. Has a distinctive odor like vanilla tahiti in general 3. The condition of oily seeds 4. There are no foreign objects contained in vanilla 5. Length 15 cm and above 6. Dryness and proper air quality 7. Vanilla content is above 2%
