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Red Us

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Minimum order 50 kg

DESCRIPTION

Red US is a Madagascar Vanilla planifolia bean grade, brownish-red and drier than Red Europe, prepared for extraction and the food industry. Red US vanilla beans have a moisture content of 16 to 20%, a vanillin rate of 1.4% to 2% and lengths of 12 to 20 cm (4.7 to 7.9 inches).

Botanical name:
Vanilla planifolia
Origin:
Madagascar
Appellation:
Red US Vanilla
Appearance:
Split or unsplit, brownish-red in color, drier than the European red
Use:
Extraction, food industry

SPECIFICATION

Composition:
100% vanilla beans
Moisture content:
16 to 20%
Available lengths:
12 to 20 cm / 4.7 to 7.9 inches
Vanillin rate:
1.4% to 2%
Aromatic profile:
sweet, woody, and spicy notes
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
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  • Fair Trade

Minimum order 50 kg

Key specs

Vanillin
1.4–2%
Moisture
16–20%
Length
12–20 cm

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

MORE DETAILS

Red US Vanilla: An Exceptional Product

Characterized by a deep red hue and matte appearance, Red US Vanilla is meticulously prepared to meet the needs of the American market. Our Vanilla planifolia beans from Madagascar are selected based on strict criteria: a reduced moisture content of 16% to 20%, a firm, stable texture, and an intense aroma, making it perfect for industrial use.

Red US Vanilla is processed according to US conservation standards, ensuring optimal stability and a robust aromatic profile. This makes it ideal for export and industrial transformation.

Choose Red US Vanilla from Vanilla Fair for a product with exceptional quality and flavor.

Choose Excellence for Your Professional Preparations

Red US vanilla is crafted to meet the rigorous demands of American processors, offering a stable, high-quality flavor.

Recommended applications:

  • Industrial extraction: Perfect for the American market’s extraction processes
  • Flavor production: Provides stability and uniformity
  • Long-term storage applications: Designed for extended shelf life
  • Standardized processing: Consistent, reliable results

Technical advantages of Red US vanilla:

  • Optimal extraction yield: The low moisture content maximizes efficiency and concentration in vanilla extract production.
  • Stable and pure aromatic profile: Perfect for precise and consistent formulations in food and cosmetic applications.
  • Easy handling: Its firm and uniform texture minimizes material loss during processing.
  • Extended shelf life: Designed to maintain its organoleptic properties during long-term storage and shipping.
  • Refined matte finish: Reflects meticulous preparation, ideal for premium-grade products.

How to Store Red US Vanilla

For optimal preservation:

  • Temperature: Keep stable for lasting quality
  • Dry environment: Preserves firm texture
  • Airtight container: Protects against humidity
  • Shelf life: Up to 24 months with proper storage

Follow these tips to enjoy the complete aromatic profile of your Red US vanilla.

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  • Red Europe: Red US is the drier of the two red grades, with a moisture content of 16 to 20%.

Guides for buyers

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Indicative range, confirmed by our QC with your quote.

Intensity

Grade range 16–20 %. 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 18 % 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))× 118 % 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 US). Intensity: Standard. Batches of 50 L, 4 batches per week.

StepResultFormulaStatus and sources
Moisture factor (21 CFR 169.3(b))× 118 % 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 US vanilla is a grade of Madagascar Vanilla planifolia beans, split or unsplit, brownish-red in color and prepared for the needs of the American market. Red US vanilla has a moisture content of 16 to 20%, a vanillin rate of 1.4% to 2% and sweet, woody and spicy aromatic notes. It is composed of 100% vanilla beans and intended for extraction and the food industry.

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Red US vanilla is drier than the European red grade, with a moisture content of 16 to 20%. Both are Madagascar Vanilla planifolia beans in the Industry pods range, but Red US is processed according to US conservation standards for export and industrial transformation.

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The low moisture content of Red US vanilla (16 to 20%) maximizes efficiency and concentration in vanilla extract production. Its firm, uniform texture minimizes material loss during processing, and its vanillin rate of 1.4% to 2% supports consistent formulations in food and cosmetic applications.

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Vanilla Fair packs Red US vanilla in units from 10 kg to 25 kg to match volume requirements. International shipping is FDA-compliant, and certificates and technical sheets are included with the order, with full product tracking from source to delivery.

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Red US vanilla keeps for 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, 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, Red US vanilla from Madagascar is available all year round. The beans are supplied split or unsplit, in lengths of 12 to 20 cm (4.7 to 7.9 inches).

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