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Red Europe

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Minimum order 50 kg

DESCRIPTION

Red Europe is an industrial grade of Madagascar vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia), reddish-brown, dry and moderately supple, supplied split or unsplit for natural flavour extraction and infusions in food production. Red Europe beans measure 12 to 20 cm (4.7 to 7.9 inches), with a moisture level of 20 to 25% and a vanillin rate of 1.2 to 2%.

Botanical name:
Vanilla planifolia
Origin:
Madagascar
Appearance:
Split or unsplit, reddish-brown in color, dry, and moderately supple
Use:
Food production. Product intended for extraction or infusions

SPECIFICATION

Composition:
100% vanilla beans
Humidity level:
20 to 25%
Size:
12 to 20 cm / 4.7 to 7.9 inches
Vanillin rate:
1.2 to 2%
Shelf life:
12 to 24 months under storage conditions described hereafter

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

CAPACITY:

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

PACKAGING:

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

In bulk in waxed cartons of 10kg, 20 kg or 25 kg (22lb, 44lb, 55lb) or vacuum sealed in wax paper and transparent film by 5kg or 10kg (11lb or 22lb)

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Available in

  • Conventional
  • Organic
  • Fair Trade

Minimum order 50 kg

Key specs

Vanillin
1.2–2%
Moisture
20–25%
Length
12–20 cm

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

More details

Red Europe Vanilla: An Exceptional Product

Red Europe vanilla stands out with its rich, red-brown color and glossy surface, signs of meticulous preparation that guarantees its premium quality. Our Vanilla planifolia beans from Madagascar are selected with strict criteria: a controlled moisture level between 20% and 25%, a supple texture with characteristic striations, and an exceptional aroma, making it a top choice for professional applications.

Our Red Europe vanilla is meticulously prepared using traditional methods at Vanilla Fair, ensuring it meets the highest European standards. This process enhances the beans’ aromatic profile, resulting in a product that is perfect for natural flavor extraction in the food and cosmetics industries.

Choose Red Europe Vanilla from Vanilla Fair for an authentic, unmatched flavor that will elevate your creations and set you apart in the industry.

Choose Excellence for Your Professional Preparations

Red Europe vanilla is crafted to meet the demands of the most exacting professionals, offering consistent quality and a natural, rich aroma.

Recommended applications:

  • Flavor extraction: Ideal for producing natural extracts
  • Industrial production: Perfect for standardized processes
  • Professional infusions: Well-suited for large-scale extractions
  • Technical applications: Optimized for diverse industrial needs

Technical advantages of Red Europe vanilla:

  • Glossy surface: A sign of superior quality
  • Controlled moisture: Ensures optimal stability
  • Supple texture: Facilitates processing
  • European standards compliance: Guaranteed quality

Bring a touch of excellence to your preparations with Red Europe Vanilla from Vanilla Fair.

How to Store Red Europe Vanilla

To preserve the quality of your Red Europe vanilla, follow these storage tips:

  • Temperature: Store between 18-20°C to avoid dehydration
  • Humidity: Keep at 60-65% for a supple texture
  • Airtight packaging: Maintains the integrity of the beans and protects them from contaminants
  • Optimal shelf life: Up to 24 months under ideal conditions

Follow these guidelines to enjoy the full aromatic richness of your Red Europe vanilla.

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Compare with

  • Red Us: The other red grade of the Industry pods range, also aimed at extraction; compare its sheet with Red Europe's 20 to 25% moisture and 1.2 to 2% vanillin.
  • Cuts: Cut vanilla pieces for industry, an alternative to Red Europe's whole 12 to 20 cm beans when length does not matter for the process.
  • Bourbon Gourmet: A gourmet grade bean for pastry and culinary use, whereas Red Europe is a dry industrial bean intended for extraction or infusions.

Guides for buyers

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Indicative range, confirmed by our QC with your quote.

Intensity

Grade range 20–25 %. Above 25 %, bean weight × 0.75 ÷ (1 − moisture); no reduction below.

Units

Your estimate

Per year
2,080 kg
Per batch
10 kg
Per month
173 kg
Pods per year
≈ 693,000550,000 to 916,000

Dose 199.96 g/L 26.7 oz (weight) per US gal Sourced

  • 2 units per US gallon (double fold): 199.96 g of beans per litre at 25 % moisture or less
  • Beans at 22.5 % moisture: no correction (25 % or less)
  • US standard of identity: vanilla extract contains at least 35 % ethyl alcohol by volume and at least 1 unit per US gallon (21 CFR 169.175). Below 35 % the product is a "vanilla flavoring" (21 CFR 169.177).
  • Note One unit is 13.35 oz of beans per US gallon (≈100 g/L) at 25 % moisture or less. Wetter beans need more weight: × 0.75 / (1 − moisture). Drier beans get no reduction. (21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, NIST Handbook 44)
How it is calculated

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

  1. Moisture factor (21 CFR 169.3(b))× 122.5 % is 25 % or less: no correctionSourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, NIST Handbook 44
  2. Dose (2-fold)199.96 g/L2 × 99.98 g/L × 1Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
  3. Units of vanilla constituent per batch26.42 × 13.21 US galSourced 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44
  4. Published range100 to 400 g/L1 to 4 × 99.98 g/L × 1Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
  5. Per batch10 kg199.96 g/L × 50 LSourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
  6. Per week40 kg10 kg × 4Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
  7. Per year2,080 kg40 kg × 52Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
  8. Per month173 kg2,080 kg ÷ 12Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
  9. Pods per year≈ 693,000 (550,000 to 916,000)2,080 kg ÷ 3 g per pod (pods of 2.27 to 3.78 g)Sourced FAQ, Vanilla Products USA
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Worked example

Extraction, Industrial beans (red, loose, cuts, QCP) (Red Europe). Intensity: Standard. Batches of 50 L, 4 batches per week.

StepResultFormulaStatus and sources
Moisture factor (21 CFR 169.3(b))× 122.5 % is 25 % or less: no correctionSourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, NIST Handbook 44
Dose (2-fold)199.96 g/L2 × 99.98 g/L × 1Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
Units of vanilla constituent per batch26.42 × 13.21 US galSourced 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44
Published range100 to 400 g/L1 to 4 × 99.98 g/L × 1Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
Per batch10 kg199.96 g/L × 50 LSourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
Per week40 kg10 kg × 4Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
Per year2,080 kg40 kg × 52Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
Per month173 kg2,080 kg ÷ 12Sourced 21 CFR 169.3 Definitions, 21 CFR 169.175 Vanilla extract, NIST Handbook 44, Gourmet Vanilla Extracts, Vanilla Fair product page
Pods per year≈ 693,000 (550,000 to 916,000)2,080 kg ÷ 3 g per pod (pods of 2.27 to 3.78 g)Sourced FAQ, Vanilla Products USA
  • Note One unit is 13.35 oz of beans per US gallon (≈100 g/L) at 25 % moisture or less. Wetter beans need more weight: × 0.75 / (1 − moisture). Drier beans get no reduction.

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Red Europe is a grade of Madagascar vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia) sold by Vanilla Fair for industrial use. The beans are reddish-brown, dry and moderately supple, and are supplied split or unsplit. Red Europe is intended for extraction or infusions in food production, and its composition is 100% vanilla beans.

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Red Europe vanilla beans have a humidity level of 20 to 25% and a vanillin rate of 1.2 to 2%. The beans measure 12 to 20 cm (4.7 to 7.9 inches). The vanillin rate is the share of vanillin, the main aromatic compound of cured vanilla, in the bean.

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Yes. The Vanilla Fair specification lists Red Europe as a product intended for extraction or infusions in food production. Its drier profile, with 20 to 25% moisture, and its composition of 100% vanilla beans make it a raw material for natural flavour extraction.

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Red Europe vanilla is offered in packaging options from 10 kg to 25 kg. Vanilla Fair supplies documentation including technical data sheets with each order, and traceability from plantation to delivery. International delivery is available.

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Red Europe vanilla keeps 12 to 24 months when stored at room temperature, between +12°C and +19°C (53.6°F to 66.2°F), in its original packaging, properly closed, away from air and light. Avoid significant and repeated thermal shocks, and do not store the beans near other spices.

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Yes. Vanilla Fair lists Red Europe vanilla beans from Madagascar as available all year round, which helps industrial buyers plan continuous extraction or infusion runs.

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