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Premium Powder

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Available in

  • Conventional
  • Organic
  • Fair Trade

Minimum order 50 kg

DESCRIPTION

Premium Powder is a pure vanilla powder made from 100% crushed Vanilla planifolia pods from Madagascar, finely sifted for pastry, ice cream, chocolate, dry mixes and beverages in catering and the food industry. It has a particle size of 300 μm, residual moisture below 10% and a vanillin content of 1.8 to 2.6%.

Botanical Name:
Vanilla powder from Vanilla planifolia pods
Origin:
Madagascar
Appearance:
Ground vanilla, finely sifted, uniform, brown color
Aromatic Profile:
Intense and rich vanilla aroma with subtle sweet notes
Usage:
Catering, food industry

SPECIFICATION

Composition:
100% crushed vanilla pods
Particle Size:
300 μm
Residual Moisture Level:
<10%
Vanillin Content:
1.8 to 2.6%
Shelf Life:
12 to 24 months under the storage conditions described hereafter

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

CAPACITY:

Availability:
All year round
Storage – Conservation:
Ambient temperature (12 °C to 19 °C/53.6°F to 66.2°F) in the original packaging, properly sealed, away from air and light. Avoid significant and repeated heat shocks. Do not store it with other spices

PACKAGING:

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

  • Jar Sizes: Available in 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, and 1 kg jars (0.22 lb, 0.55 lb, 1.10 lb & 2.20 lb)
  • 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
1.8–2.6%
Moisture
< 10%
Particle size
300 µm

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

MORE DETAILS

Pure Vanilla Powder: A Versatile Professional Ingredient

Pure vanilla powder represents the quintessence of Madagascar vanilla, capturing all the richness and complexity of premium vanilla beans in a versatile powder form. Created from 100% crushed vanilla pods, this powder delivers authentic vanilla flavor and aroma in a convenient, easy-to-use format for professional applications.

Our meticulous grinding process preserves the full spectrum of vanilla’s natural compounds, ensuring an intense and genuine vanilla experience in every application.

Professional Applications

Our pure vanilla powder excels in various culinary applications:

Premium Baking & Pastry:

  • French Macarons: Perfect for delicate shells
  • Shortbread & Butter Cookies: Enhanced vanilla distribution
  • Choux Pastry: Ideal for consistent flavor
  • Cake & Muffin Batters: Excellent for dry pre-mixes

Frozen Desserts & Confectionery:

  • Artisanal Ice Cream: Superior flavor incorporation
  • Gelato & Frozen Yogurt: Perfect dispersion
  • Chocolate Work: Ideal for ganaches and pralines
  • Specialty Candies: Excellent for sugar-based confections

Innovative Applications:

  • Specialty Coffee Beverages: Enhanced aromatics
  • Premium Hot Chocolate: Rich vanilla notes
  • Protein & Superfood Blends: Natural flavoring
  • Custom Spice Blends: Unique flavor combinations

Technical Advantages:

  • Perfect for Low-Moisture Applications
  • Heat-Stable Performance
  • Even Distribution in Dry Mixes
  • Natural Visual Appeal
  • Clean Label Solution

Versatile applications for professional culinary creations.

Discover Our Gourmet Range

Explore our selection of premium vanilla products:

Contact our experts to explore our complete gourmet range.

Compare with

  • Signature Powder: Signature Powder is Vanilla Fair's exclusive blend, while Premium Powder is 100% crushed Madagascar vanilla pods.
  • Natural Vanilla Powder: Natural Vanilla Powder belongs to the Industry range, whereas Premium Powder is a Gourmet powder at 300 μm with 1.8 to 2.6% vanillin.
  • Caviar: Caviar is pure vanilla seeds, while Premium Powder grinds the whole pod into a fine 300 μm powder for dry mixes.

Guides for buyers

Estimate your vanilla needs

Indicative range, confirmed by our QC with your quote.

Intensity

Grade range < 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. Signature Powder instead (vanillin basis)57.2 kg per year52 kg × 2.2 ÷ 2Derived Vanilla Fair product sheets, IS 15460, Vanilla, Ice Cream Technology e-Book
  10. Natural Powder instead (vanillin basis)69.3 kg per year52 kg × 2.2 ÷ 1.65Derived Vanilla Fair product sheets, IS 15460, Vanilla, Ice Cream Technology e-Book

Worked example

Ice cream & frozen desserts, Vanilla powder (ground whole pods) (Premium 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
Signature Powder instead (vanillin basis)57.2 kg per year52 kg × 2.2 ÷ 2Derived Vanilla Fair product sheets, IS 15460, Vanilla, Ice Cream Technology e-Book
Natural Powder instead (vanillin basis)69.3 kg per year52 kg × 2.2 ÷ 1.65Derived 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 Premium Powder

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Premium Powder is made of 100% crushed vanilla pods of Vanilla planifolia from Madagascar. The ground vanilla is finely sifted into a uniform brown powder. Its aromatic profile is an intense, rich vanilla aroma with subtle sweet notes.

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Premium Powder has a vanillin content of 1.8 to 2.6%. Its residual moisture level is below 10%, which makes it suited to low-moisture applications such as dry pre-mixes.

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Premium Powder has a particle size of 300 μm. This fine, even grind gives an even distribution in dry mixes and cake or muffin batters, and good dispersion in ice cream, gelato and frozen yogurt. It is also used in macarons, shortbread, choux pastry, ganaches, pralines, specialty coffee drinks, hot chocolate and protein blends.

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Premium Powder has a shelf life of 12 to 24 months when stored at ambient temperature, between +12°C and +19°C (53.6°F to 66.2°F). Keep it in its original packaging, properly sealed, away from air and light. Avoid significant and repeated heat shocks, and do not store it with other spices.

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Premium Powder is available in 100 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg jars (0.22 lb, 0.55 lb, 1.10 lb and 2.20 lb). Custom bulk packaging is available for larger orders intended for industrial use.

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Yes, Premium Powder from Madagascar is available all year round. This lets professional kitchens and food manufacturers plan continuous production with the same vanilla powder.

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