#vanilla pods

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A showing of vanilla pods in Tahiti. Date: 1963. Gelatin silver print. ⁰

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Quince Poached in Pomegranate Juice

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Raspberries in a bowl by ChristianFischer2

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Vanilla Know the Reasons behind Madagascan Vanilla Cost

If you have been a long-time baker and food enthusiast, you will know that the price of vanilla, especially from the island of Madagascar has risen significantly in the last few years. It has impacted the bottom line of many companies and businesses that use vanilla beans to make products. But what is the reason for that? Well, some of the reasons are how the plant reproduces and some are how bad our global weather has been in the last few years. So, let’s take a look at some of these that make Madagascan vanilla beans the second costliest spice in the world.

The first reason is how the plant grows. Vanilla vines take about 2 to 4 years to mature and have to be meticulously cared for during the growth period. They need to be grown in shades away from direct sunlight and hence many plantations grow it along with banana trees, tropical trees, or coconut trees. Once the plant reaches maturity, it needs to be moved to a sunny area as the flowering starts under thermal heat. Now comes the most difficult part, pollinating the flower once it blooms. Two reasons make it difficult; one the flower blooms for just one day, and two, the natural pollinator for vanilla is found only in Mexico. Hence vanilla needs to be hand pollinated in the quickest time possible.

The second reason is due to climate. In recent years, Madagascar and adjoining areas have seen a rise in cyclones and other such natural disasters. One such cyclone Enawo devasted the Madagascan vanilla bean fields in 2017. The farmers there had to start from scratch, which led to a huge rise in the price of vanilla all over the world. This is going to continue to rise as the new plants were only ready in 2020, and the pandemic happened. Though it is nearly 7 years since the cyclone, the market has not stabilized that much so the price of vanilla is still higher than it was 10 years ago.

The third reason is economic. After the successful creation of synthetic vanilla in the 1980s, the demand for vanilla from vanilla plants started to decrease. As a result, farmers who had been doing it for generations saw little to no prosperity in the business. Many plantations were shut down, and the skills needed to hand-pollinate vanilla and dry vanilla pods slowly started to be shared less. It was only around 2011 when the demand for original vanilla started to rise again. The demand for organic, natural vanilla led some but not all farmers back to fields but just as they were rising to the demand, cyclones like the one mentioned before happened. The cost of running a vanilla plantation is also high as most jobs can only be done manually and that too by experts. All this makes vanilla cultivation quite costly, which in turn pushes the price up.

So, these are three important reasons why your Madagascan vanilla beans cost that much. After all, vanilla is the second costliest spice in the world!

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Wholesale Natural Vanilla Pods

Vanilla is an essential ingredient for any bakery or businesses that do regular baking like restaurants and hotels. As such, there is a huge demand for vanilla pods to be bought in bulk because only then can it be cost-effective for such establishments. However, there are many things you should know before ordering them from a wholesaler online.

Different types of Vanilla pods

Vanilla comes the fruit of a species of orchid that was originally native to Mexico. However after the Spanish introduced it to Europe, it quickly spread to the rest of the world through European colonies. Today, the bulk of vanilla comes from the island of Madagascar while Mexico, Tahiti, and the Caribbean are the other international players. So, when you are buying natural vanilla, you should first see the country of origin for them. Madagascar vanilla or Bourbon vanilla is most used in the food industry while Tahitian Vanilla is known for its fragrance and is more used in the fragrance industry. The ones from Mexico and the Caribbean are also good, and it is better to buy vanilla pods than other forms like extract or paste as there is a concern about quality, especially those from Mexico.

Apart from the country of origin, the next important thing to check is the grade of the pods. The green vanilla beans after harvest need to be dried and sweated for months before they turn into a signature brown colour. The process is strictly done by hand with people who have learned the skills for generations. Grade I or Grade A is of course the best and will be the priciest even in the wholesale market. This type of vanilla bean is also known as Gourmet or Prime and is mostly used in the high-end food industry. They have a moisture content of between 30 to 35% and have the best flavour. Paste or extract made from these pods is also the best one can have.

The other two are Grade II and Grade III also known as Grade B and Grade C. Grade B is mainly used for making vanilla extract or vanilla paste and though not as costly as Grade A, it has the most demand price-wise. The last type has dry brittle pods and offers very little flavour. Any product made from them naturally is the most affordable vanilla product in the market.

So, now that you know your vanilla pods, start looking for a reputable seller to buy them wholesale.

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Vanilla and Its Origin

That tiny bottle of dark brown liquid smelling like heaven in the corner of your kitchen cabinet has many stories associated with it. Vanilla has a lot of interesting backstories, ether are a variety of different kinds of Vanilla Pods. These pods can be classified depending on various factors, from species to place of origin and grades. Like chocolate vanilla beams, they also take on the taste of the soil and climate they have grown in. Let us take a look at the different kinds of vanilla beans.

According to species

In the grand scheme of things, only species of vanilla banes are cultivated for commercial use.

 

Vanilla Planifolia These are the common ancestors of almost all vanilla pods found around the world. The pods carry a rich, familiar vanilla flavor and aroma we have been accustomed to since childhood. The most potent variety conveniently infuses a deep, earthy flavor of the sweet romantic into any item or food.

Vanilla Tahitensis This particular variant borrows its anime from the island where it was originally cultivated. Botanists and enthusiasts debate whether this variety is an intentional hybrid, whereas some believe it is a natural evolution. The pods emit subtle sweetness and unmatched floral properties. This is immensely loved by bakers worldwide because of its otherworldly floral fragrance.

According to place of origin

Earlier, the discrimination was simple, but it got complicated when the plants were brought to tropical regions worldwide. Tehran has many growing, harvesting, and curing techniques that contribute to various flavoring qualities.

Mexican

These vanilla beans are the perfect complement to chocolate. Their smooth flavor is somewhat complimentary of the rich chocolatey desserts.

Madagascar

These beads look shorter and plumper than their other cousins. Madagascan vanilla beans are delicate and sweet. They have floral undertones and tones of cherry and peach, making them smell sweet and fruity.

The list is not inclusive, but we hope it introduces you to the aromatic world of peerless vanillas.

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