Spent
Spent Seeds
DESCRIPTION
Vanilla Fair Spent Seeds are 100% Vanilla planifolia seeds from Madagascar, recovered after extraction and used in food production as a natural visual marker (black specks) in pastry creams, ice creams and dairy preparations. They have a 5% humidity level, a 300 μm grain size and a shelf life of 12 to 24 months.
- Botanical name:
- Vanilla planifolia
- Origin:
- Madagascar
- Appearance:
- Dried exhausted black vanilla seeds. Fine, round, uniform, well-dried, with fiber
- Use:
- Food production
SPECIFICATION
- Composition:
- 100% vanilla seeds
- Humidity level:
- 5%
- Grain size:
- 300 μm
- Colour:
- Deep black with fiber
- Observation:
- Vanilla seeds collected while in extraction processing
- Shelf life:
- 12 to 24 months under storage conditions described hereafter
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 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)
Key specs
- Moisture
- 5%
- Particle size
- 300 µm
Typical values from the product sheet. Final specifications are confirmed with each quote.
MORE DETAILS
Madagascar’s Visual Authenticity
Spent vanilla seeds embody the visual authenticity of real vanilla while serving as a natural food marker. Crafted with Madagascar Vanilla planifolia after extraction, they retain their distinctive appearance intact. Their characteristic black specks naturally provide the artisanal touch sought after in your creations as a visual marker.
Our expertise in selecting and processing organic Madagascar pods ensures highest quality spent seeds. Each batch is carefully prepared to guarantee perfect color and homogeneity, offering a strategic product for demanding professionals.
Choose Bourbon spent vanilla seeds, symbols of visual authenticity and natural food marking.
Essential for Professional Preparations
In a professional context, spent vanilla seeds excel through their dual function: natural food marker and authentic visual signature. They provide the visual signature your customers look for; the vanilla flavour itself, and any “natural vanilla” labelling, comes from the vanilla flavouring of your recipe. A small quantity is sufficient for optimal results, ensuring maximum cost-effectiveness.
Spent seeds applications:
- Pastry Creams: Traditional appearance and natural labeling
- Artisanal Ice Creams: Visual signature and regulatory compliance
- Dairy Preparations: Natural marking and “natural vanilla” validation
Integrate Vanilla Fair spent seeds for compliant and visually impeccable creations.
How to Order
Our service is designed to meet professional needs:
- Packaging from 50g to 5kg
- Complete documentation for export formalities and traceability
- Personalized support throughout the process
Simplify your sourcing with Vanilla Fair. Request a quote.
Usage Guide
Our recommendations for optimal results:
Recommended dosage for food marking:
- Creams and liquid preparations: 1-2g/L
- Pastries: 2-3g/kg
- Ice Creams: 2-4g/L
Storage:
- Ideal temperature: 15-25°C
- Storage away from light and moisture
- Optimal shelf life: 24 months in original container
Follow these guidelines to maintain optimal appearance and marking function.
Our Complete Range
Discover our other vanilla products for professionals:
- Vanilla Beans: For traditional infusions
- Vanilla Extract: For intense, pure aroma
- Vanilla Powder: For dry applications
- Vanilla Paste: For precise dosing
- Vanilla Oleoresin: For powerful taste
- Premium Vanilla Seeds: For high-end applications
Contact our experts to discover our complete range of quality products.
Contact Us!
Our team is at your disposal to advise you on using our spent seeds as a natural food marker and prepare a personalized quote. We will contact you promptly.
Compare with
- Exhausted Powder: A ground form of spent vanilla, whereas Spent Seeds are whole seeds with a 300 μm grain size.
- Seeds: Seeds are not recovered after extraction, while Spent Seeds are collected during extraction and serve as a visual marker.
Guides for buyers
- Vanilla exhausted for professionals: Explains what exhausted vanilla is and how professionals use it.
- Exhausted Vanilla Powder: A Strategic Food Marker for the Industry: Covers the visual marker function shared by spent seeds and spent powder.
- Natural Vanilla Flavouring Labelling: EU vs US Rules Compared: Clarifies the labelling rules that apply to the vanilla flavouring used alongside spent seeds.
Estimate your vanilla needs
Indicative range, confirmed by our QC with your quote.
Your estimate
- Per year
- 28.4 kgEstimate
- Per batch
- 136 g
- Per month
- 2.36 kg
- Pods per year
- ≈
Dose 3 g/L 0.3 % w/v Sourced
- 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. (Overrun Calculations, Ice Cream Technology e-Book)
- Note Spent material is a visual marker with a mild note. Add a flavouring dose for vanilla taste. (Spent Vanilla Powder, Vanilla Fair product page, Exhausted Vanilla Seeds, Vanilla Fair product page, Utiliser la poudre de vanille • Norohy)
How it is calculated
Each line shows its formula with your numbers, its status and its source ids (listed under "How we calculate").
- Batch in L45.45 L
50 kg ÷ 1.1 kg/L - Dose (Standard)3 g/L (0.3 % w/v)
Dosage table (basis below)Vanilla Fair Spent Seeds sheet: ice creams 2-4 g/L (visual marker). - Published range2 to 4 g/L
Light to Intense - Per batch136 g
3 g/L × 45.45 L - Per week545 g
136 g × 4 - Per year28.4 kg
545 g × 52 - Per month2.36 kg
28.4 kg ÷ 12
Worked example
Ice cream & frozen desserts, Spent seeds (visual marker) (Spent Seeds). Intensity: Standard. Batches of 50 kg, 4 batches per week.
| Step | Result | Formula | Status and sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch in L | 45.45 L | 50 kg ÷ 1.1 kg/L | Sourced Overrun Calculations, Ice Cream Technology e-Book |
| Dose (Standard) | 3 g/L (0.3 % w/v) | Dosage table (basis below) | Sourced Exhausted Vanilla Seeds, Vanilla Fair product page |
| Published range | 2 to 4 g/L | Light to Intense | Sourced Exhausted Vanilla Seeds, Vanilla Fair product page |
| Per batch | 136 g | 3 g/L × 45.45 L | Sourced Exhausted Vanilla Seeds, Vanilla Fair product page |
| Per week | 545 g | 136 g × 4 | Sourced Exhausted Vanilla Seeds, Vanilla Fair product page |
| Per year | 28.4 kg | 545 g × 52 | Sourced Exhausted Vanilla Seeds, Vanilla Fair product page |
| Per month | 2.36 kg | 28.4 kg ÷ 12 | Sourced Exhausted Vanilla Seeds, Vanilla Fair product page |
- 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.
- Note Spent material is a visual marker with a mild note. Add a flavouring dose for vanilla taste.
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Questions about Spent Seeds
Exhausted vanilla seeds are Vanilla planifolia seeds from Madagascar collected during extraction processing, once the aromatic compounds have been extracted. Vanilla Fair Spent Seeds are 100% vanilla seeds, deep black with fiber, fine, round and uniform, with a 300 μm grain size and a 5% humidity level.
No, spent vanilla seeds provide the visual signature of real vanilla, the characteristic black specks. The vanilla flavour itself, and any "natural vanilla" labelling, comes from the vanilla flavouring used in the recipe. Spent Seeds work as a visual marker alongside that flavouring.
Vanilla Fair recommends 1 to 2 g/L for creams and liquid preparations, 2 to 3 g/kg for pastries and 2 to 4 g/L for ice creams. A small quantity is enough to obtain the black speck appearance in the finished product.
Spent vanilla seeds should be kept at 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 and do not store them near other spices. Under these conditions the shelf life is 12 to 24 months.
Vanilla Fair Spent Seeds are offered in packaging from 50 g to 5 kg and are available all year round. Orders come with complete documentation for export formalities and traceability, and a quote can be requested through the contact page.