Dried Vanilla Beans
Grade : Gourmet / A
Planifolia / Tahitensis
Size: 3.9-8.6 inches(10–22 cm)
Moisture : 28-30%, 30-35%
Vanillin:1,3 - 1,8 %
Visually attractive, feature ingredient in gourmet cuisine, straight, oily & moist, only minor skin damages allowed
Grade: Premium Extract / B
Planifolia / Tahitensis
Size : 3 -7.5 inches (8–19 cm)
Moisture : 18% – 28%
Vanillin Content : 1,8 - 2,0 %
Less Attractive Compare to Grade A, but the good news is, the flavor isn't in the water or shape
Dried Vanilla Seeds
Moisture : 8% – 12%
Moisture : 8% – 12%
Vanilla Powder
Dried Vanilla Beans
Planifolia / Tahitensis
Grade : Reject / X
Size : Mixed
Moisture : 5%
Vanillin Content : 1,8 - 2,0 %
Visually unattractive compare to Grade A & B, split, curved , for extract purpose only