GOURMET BLACK VANILLA
Technical Sheet – Gourmet Black Vanilla
1. Product Identification
| Product Name | GOURMET BLACK VANILLA |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Vanilla planifolia |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Category | Gourmet / premium quality |
| Type | Whole vanilla pods, not split |
2. Product Description
Gourmet black vanilla is the highest quality grade of vanilla. It is harvested at full maturity and then prepared using a traditional process (blanching, sweating, drying, and curing).
Distinctive Points
✓High moisture content
✓Soft and fleshy texture
✓Rich, intense and complex aroma
Main Uses
✓High-end pastry
✓Gourmet cuisine
✓Direct sales (retail / e-commerce)
3. Physical Characteristics
| Color | Dark glossy brown |
|---|---|
| Length | 14 to 20 cm (depending on grade) |
| Moisture Content | 28 – 35 % |
| Vanillin Content | 1.5% to 2.5% |
Appearance
•Thick, flexible, and fleshy pods
•Unsplit pods
•Slightly oily surface
4. Quality Classification
Available Grades
✓gourmet (grade export premium)
✓extra gourmet (sélection supérieure)
Sorting Criteria
•Length (e.g. 14–16 cm, 16–18 cm, 18–20 cm)
•Visual appearance
•Flexibility
Quality Requirements
✓Whole, un-split pods
✓No mold
✓No major defects
5. Microbiological Parameters
| Total Flora | Compliant with international standards |
|---|
•Yeasts and molds: controlled
•Salmonella: absent
•E. coli: absent
6. Contaminants
✓No additives
✓Non-GMO
✓No chemical treatment
✓Complies with EU / FDA standards
7. Packaging
•Vacuum packaging (strongly recommended to preserve moisture)
•Food-grade pouches
•Export cartons: 1 kg / 5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg
•Glass tubes or retail pouches (for e-commerce)
8. Storage
| Temperature | 15–20 °C (59–68 °F) |
|---|
•Store away from light
•Dry and well-ventilated environment
•Avoid temperature fluctuations
9. Shelf Life
| Shelf Life | 18 to 36 months if properly stored |
|---|---|
| Optimal Aroma | Optimal aroma during the first 12 to 24 months |
10. Usage
✓Pastry and desserts
✓Ice cream and chocolate-making
✓Infusions and artisanal extraction
✓Direct sales (premium vanilla pods)
11. Customs Code (HS)
| Code SH | 0905.10 |
|---|---|
| Description | Whole vanilla pods, not crushed or ground |
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