Why Indonesian Planifolia Vanilla Beans are Superior?
When we think of vanilla, it gives up that spine-tingling moment when you walk by a bakery wafting their incredible warm scent, brimming with delicious baked goods including the most famous eclairs, custards, and of course, the profiterole ready to be paired with creamy vanilla ice cream.
It is in that mouth-watering bite of delicious pastry, that was greeted with the warming taste of unmistakenly planifolia vanilla goodness.
Where does vanilla come from?
The vanilla comes from long dark vanilla orchid seed pods that boast a bounty of fragrant vanilla bean seeds (or caviar), which, in Indonesia, is an artform to procure the perfect Planifolia vanilla pod.
Having first left Mexico over 500 years ago, the humble vanilla plant has traveled wide and far. Imported into new territories, it has either been modified or adapted to a new climate, which in turn has produced a differentiation in the aroma and taste.
It wasn't until late within the 19th century that vanilla bean pods first made their way to Madagascar, which during those times produced 80% of the world's vanilla. Often Madagascar vanilla bean growers fell victim to the ravages of cyclones, resulting in an unstable market subject to the whims of uncontrollable weather patterns.
Let's compare other varieties of vanilla beans around the world:
- Madagascar Vanilla beans: rich and creamy
- Mexican Vanilla beans: bold, dark, smokey
- Indian Vanilla beans: full, chocolate
- Tahitian Vanilla beans: floral, cherry chocolate
- Tonga Vanilla beans: earthy, fig, raisin
Indonesian Vanilla beans rich in caviar, mild, well balanced
Indonesian vanilla beans are best known to have large amounts of caviar consisting of nutrients in every vanilla pod. This attracts the rising market and demands for vanilla beans in the USA. Essence Food and Beverage sources from 12 incredible vanilla growers who farm on a single estate in Java Island, Indonesia.
Producing grade A vanilla beans and grade B vanilla beans, as well as ground vanilla takes the dedication of expert vanilla farmers who diligently hand pollinate each orchid flower on the one and only day that their beautiful flowers blossom.
Importing Natural Vanilla Directly from the Source
These factors lead us to import and exporting Indonesian vanilla after serving thousands of small to mid sizes businesses around the globe, we're proud to introduce one of the best grades of vanilla beans to our clients in the United States. You can request your free sample and get a quote for bulk vanilla beans or bulk ground vanilla directly from our spice catalog.
