Tahitian vanilla beans are usually shorter and plumper than Planifolia. They have thinner skin and contain fewer seeds. Tahitian vanilla has a very distinguished fruity and floral aroma compared to Planifolia. They are often described as smelling like licorice, cherry, prunes, or wine.

Grade A

Length 15-17 cm

Moisture 25-35%

Weight ± 3.3 g

Vanillin Content  up to 1.8%

Grade B

Length up to 14 cm

Moisture up to 25%

Weight ± 2.8g

Vanillin Content  up to 1.6%