15 Planifolia Vanilla from São Tome e Príncipe

Organic Vanilla Planifolia
Origin: São Tome e Príncipe
Terroir: São Tome e Príncipe
Harvest: 2022
Curing: Scalded and sun dried
Refining: >6 months
DDM: 31.12.2027
 
São Tome e Príncipe is an ideal location for vanilla production as one of the few volcanic regions. The beans have notes of cocoa nibs, red berries and violet, added to strong cocoa aromas, subtle tannins and floral freshness which perfectly fit with meats as well as fishes and seafood, and of course desserts and cream. Planifolia Vanilla from São Tome e Príncipe contains a high Vanillin content up to 3.2% where as Madagascan vanilla generally averages about 1.8%.
 
Indicative pod length: 18–22 cm; as a natural product, pod length, width and individual weight may vary from pod to pod; the stated quantity corresponds to the exact number of pods in the lot sold; the exact net weight is stated separately when packed and invoiced. A kilo is about 220 pods.
Moisture: 35%
Vanillin: 3%
Packaging: 2 pods or more in glass tubes or glass jars or in sachets
São Tome e Príncipe origin certified