Vanilla

(Vanilla planifolia, Vanilla tahitensis)

Translations

• FR. Vanille
• SP. Vainilla
• DE. Vanille
• IT. Vaniglia
• NL. Vanille
• IN. Vanila

Exporting countries and harvesting season

• Madagascar: Jul-Aug
• Indonesia: Jul-Aug

Main trade varieties

Whole; gourmet grade and extraction grade, powder, extract

Container qty

n/a

Broker's comments

One of the most expensive spices and due to its price the only spice that has a synthetic sister (vanillin). The planifolia type is most commonly used in the bakery industry, whereas the tahitensis is more used by chefs in desserts.