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Natural Vanilla Powder

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Available in

  • Conventional
  • Organic
  • Fair Trade

Minimum order 50 kg

DESCRIPTION

Natural Vanilla Powder from Vanilla Fair is ground from 100% Madagascar red vanilla pods (Vanilla planifolia, Red US and Red Europe grades) for pastry, ice cream, chocolate, bakery, beverages and agro-industrial recipes. The brown powder has a 600 μm particle size, 8 to 10% residual moisture and a vanillin rate of 1.5 to 1.8%.

Botanical name:
Vanilla planifolia
Origin:
Madagascar
Appearance:
Uniform brown powder
Appearance:
Strong vanilla smell and taste
Use:
Culinary preparation, pastries, agro-industry

SPECIFICATION

Composition:
100% vanilla pods from red vanilla (Red US/Red EUROPE)
Size:
600 μm
Residual humidity level:
8 to 10%
Color:
Brown
Vanillin rate:
1.5 to 1.8%
Shelf life:
12 to 24 months under the storage conditions described after

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

CAPACITY:

Availability:
All year round
Preservation – storage:
Room temperature (12 °C to 19 °C/53.6°F to 66.2°F) in the original packaging, correctly closed, away from air and light. Avoid significant and repeated thermal shocks. Do not store it near other spices

PACKAGING:

Minimum order: 50 kg per order, all formats combined. The sizes below are packaging formats.

  • Bag sizes: Available in 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 10kg (1.10 lb, 2.20 lb, 11.02 lb, 22lb)
  • Bulk: Custom packaging options are available for larger orders, ideal for industrial use

Our packaging can be customized to suit your needs

Get the spec sheet

Available in

  • Conventional
  • Organic
  • Fair Trade

Minimum order 50 kg

Key specs

Vanillin
1.5–1.8%
Moisture
8–10%
Particle size
600 µm

Typical values from the product sheet. Final specifications are confirmed with each quote.

MORE DETAILS

Madagascar’s Aromatic Excellence

Natural vanilla powder captures the very essence of genuine vanilla. Sourced from Vanilla planifolia from Madagascar, it delivers unparalleled aromatic intensity. Its fine and homogeneous texture brings authenticity and refinement to your creations.
Our expertise in selecting and processing organic Madagascar pods ensures premium quality vanilla powder. Each batch is meticulously prepared using nitrogen-cooled grinding to preserve the richness of natural aromas, providing a strategic product for demanding professionals.
Experience the excellence of our Madagascar natural vanilla powder, synonymous with authenticity and refinement.

The Professional’s Essential Ally

In a professional context, natural vanilla powder stands out for its practicality and versatility. Its fine texture enables homogeneous incorporation and precise dosing. This practical form facilitates recipe standardization while ensuring consistent quality.

Natural powder applications:

  • Fine Pastry: Perfect incorporation in your creams and ganaches
  • Ice Cream: Homogeneous flavoring of your bases
  • Chocolate Making: Precise dosing for your pralines
  • Bakery: Subtle fragrance for your viennoiseries

Integrate Vanilla Fair’s natural powder for impeccable culinary creations.

How to Order

Our service is designed to meet professional needs:

  • Packaging from 50g to 25kg
  • Complete documentation for export formalities
  • Personalized support throughout the process

Simplify your sourcing with Vanilla Fair. Request a quote.

Usage Guide

Our recommendations for optimal results:

Recommended dosage:

  • General pastry: 2-3g/kg of preparation
  • Creams and ganaches: 4-5g/L
  • Ice creams and sorbets: 5-6g/L of mix
  • Chocolates: 1-2g/kg of couverture

Storage:

  • Ideal temperature: 15-20°C
  • Storage away from light and moisture
  • Optimal shelf life: 24 months in original container

Follow these guidelines to preserve your powder’s quality.

Our Complete Range

Discover our other vanilla products for professionals:

Our team is ready to answer your questions and support you in your projects. We will respond to you as quickly as possible.

Compare with

  • Premium Powder: A powder from the Gourmet range, to compare with the industry-oriented Natural Vanilla Powder (600 μm, 1.5 to 1.8% vanillin).
  • Red Europe: Whole red vanilla pods, one of the two grades ground into Natural Vanilla Powder, for buyers who prefer to extract or grind in-house.
  • Spent Powder: A powder from vanilla already used for extraction, whereas Natural Vanilla Powder comes from whole red pods with 1.5 to 1.8% vanillin.

Guides for buyers

Estimate your vanilla needs

Indicative range, confirmed by our QC with your quote.

Intensity

Grade range 8–10 %. Above 25 %, bean weight × 0.75 ÷ (1 − moisture); no reduction below.

Units

Your estimate

Per year
52 kg
Per batch
250 g
Per month
4.33 kg

Dose 5.5 g/L 0.55 % w/v Sourced

How it is calculated

Each line shows its formula with your numbers, its status and its source ids (listed under "How we calculate").

  1. Batch in L45.45 L50 kg ÷ 1.1 kg/LSourced Overrun Calculations, Ice Cream Technology e-Book
  2. Dose (Standard)5.5 g/L (0.55 % w/v)Dosage table (basis below)Sourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
  3. Published range3.3 to 6.6 g/LLight to IntenseSourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
  4. Per batch250 g5.5 g/L × 45.45 LSourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
  5. Per week1 kg250 g × 4Sourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
  6. Per year52 kg1 kg × 52Sourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
  7. Per month4.33 kg52 kg ÷ 12Sourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
  8. Gourmet whole pods · Bourbon Gourmet (dry matter)71.2 kg per year52 kg × (1 − 0.09) ÷ (1 − 0.335)Derived 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, Vanilla Fair product sheets, Comment parfumer une recette à la vanille ? • Norohy
  9. Premium Powder instead (vanillin basis)39 kg per year52 kg × 1.65 ÷ 2.2Derived Vanilla Fair product sheets, IS 15460, Vanilla, Ice Cream Technology e-Book
  10. Signature Powder instead (vanillin basis)42.9 kg per year52 kg × 1.65 ÷ 2Derived Vanilla Fair product sheets, IS 15460, Vanilla, Ice Cream Technology e-Book

Worked example

Ice cream & frozen desserts, Vanilla powder (ground whole pods) (Natural Powder). Intensity: Standard. Batches of 50 kg, 4 batches per week.

StepResultFormulaStatus and sources
Batch in L45.45 L50 kg ÷ 1.1 kg/LSourced Overrun Calculations, Ice Cream Technology e-Book
Dose (Standard)5.5 g/L (0.55 % w/v)Dosage table (basis below)Sourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
Published range3.3 to 6.6 g/LLight to IntenseSourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
Per batch250 g5.5 g/L × 45.45 LSourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
Per week1 kg250 g × 4Sourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
Per year52 kg1 kg × 52Sourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
Per month4.33 kg52 kg ÷ 12Sourced Natural Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Glace soft vanille, Vanilla Fair technical data sheet: Natural Vanilla Powder
Gourmet whole pods · Bourbon Gourmet (dry matter)71.2 kg per year52 kg × (1 − 0.09) ÷ (1 − 0.335)Derived 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, Vanilla Fair product sheets, Comment parfumer une recette à la vanille ? • Norohy
Premium Powder instead (vanillin basis)39 kg per year52 kg × 1.65 ÷ 2.2Derived Vanilla Fair product sheets, IS 15460, Vanilla, Ice Cream Technology e-Book
Signature Powder instead (vanillin basis)42.9 kg per year52 kg × 1.65 ÷ 2Derived Vanilla Fair product sheets, IS 15460, Vanilla, Ice Cream Technology e-Book
  • Note Doses are per litre of mix before freezing. At 100 % overrun, 1 L of mix gives about 2 L of ice cream. Mix density ≈ 1.1 kg/L.

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Questions about Natural Vanilla Powder

Answer

Natural Vanilla Powder is made of 100% vanilla pods from red vanilla (Red US and Red Europe grades) of the species Vanilla planifolia, grown in Madagascar. Each batch is ground using nitrogen-cooled grinding to preserve the natural aromas. The result is a brown powder with a strong vanilla smell and taste.

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Vanilla Fair's Natural Vanilla Powder has a particle size of 600 μm. Its residual humidity level is 8 to 10% and its vanillin rate is 1.5 to 1.8%. The fine, homogeneous texture allows even incorporation and precise dosing in recipes.

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Vanilla Fair recommends 2–3 g/kg of preparation for general pastry, 4–5 g/L for creams and ganaches, and 5–6 g/L of mix for ice creams and sorbets. For chocolates, the recommended dosage is 1–2 g/kg of couverture. These figures are starting points to adjust to each recipe.

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Natural Vanilla Powder keeps 12 to 24 months when stored at room temperature (+12°C to +19°C, 53.6°F to 66.2°F) in its original packaging, correctly closed, away from air and light. Significant and repeated thermal shocks should be avoided. The powder should not be stored near other spices.

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Natural Vanilla Powder is supplied in bags of 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg (1.10 lb, 2.20 lb, 11.02 lb and 22 lb). Custom bulk packaging is available for larger orders intended for industrial use. The product is available all year round.

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