RED VANILLA (MADAGASCAR)
Technical Sheet – Gourmet Black Vanilla
1. Product Identification
| Product Name | Red vanilla |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Vanilla planifolia |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Category | Red vanilla – extraction grade |
| Type | Non-gourmet grade dried vanilla pods |
2. Product Description
Red vanilla is a vanilla bean harvested at full maturity and then dried using a traditional method. It has a reddish-brown to dark brown color, with a drier appearance and less flexibility than gourmet black vanilla.
Distinctive Points
✓extraction (alcohol, glycerin)
Main Uses
✓Extraction (alcohol, glycerin)
✓Food processing industry
✓Flavor and oleoresin production
3. Physical Characteristics
| Color | Reddish-brown to dark brown |
|---|---|
| Length | 12 to 18 cm (depending on grading) |
| Moisture Content | 18 – 25 % |
| Vanillin Content | 1,2 % to 2,0 % |
Appearance
•Dry to slightly oily surface
•Less flexible than gourmet vanilla
4. Quality Classification
Sorting Criteria
•Split or unsplit pods
5. Microbiological Parameters
| Total Flora | Compliant with export standards |
|---|
•Yeasts and molds: controlled
•Absence of pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli)
6. Contaminants
✓Additive-free
✓GMO-free
✓Chemical treatment-free
✓Compliant with international standards (EU / FDA according to client requirements)
7. Packaging
•Vacuum-packed or food-grade plastic bags
•Export cartons (5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg)
•Custom packaging available
8. Storage
| Temperature | 15 – 20°C |
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•Protected from light and moisture
•Dry and well-ventilated area
9. Shelf Life
| Shelf Life | 12 to 24 months under proper storage conditions |
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10. Usage
✓Vanilla extraction
✓Food processing industry
✓Perfumery and flavor manufacturing
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