Vanilla · Flagship Product
Grade A Ugandan vanilla beans & pods.
Single-origin vanilla bought directly at origin in Uganda — bold, chocolatey, with vanillin content that rivals Madagascar Bourbon. Gourmet vanilla beans, extract-grade pods, and pure ground vanilla powder, from a single pound to bulk, with lot-level traceability and CoAs on every lot.
The Vanilla Range
Beans, pods & powder — one origin, three formats.
01
Grade A gourmet vanilla beans
Whole, supple vanilla pods for bakeries, pastry programs, chocolatiers, and retail packs — where appearance and aroma both matter.
02
Extract-grade vanilla beans (Grade B)
Drier, high-vanillin vanilla pods prepared for extract manufacturers, breweries, distilleries, and infusion work.
03
Pure ground vanilla powder
100% ground vanilla beans, nothing added — for ice cream and gelato makers, blends, dry mixes, and clean-label formulation.
Quality Indicators
Indicative selection criteria.
Reference characteristics for current Grade A supply. Full typical specifications live on each product page above; lot-level values are stated on the CoA.
- Origin
- Single-origin Uganda, bought directly at origin
- Grade
- Grade A gourmet, hand-selected
- Aroma
- Bold and chocolatey with warm undertones
- Length
- 15–20 cm typical
- Moisture
- Supple, well-cured beans
- Vanillin content
- Rivals or exceeds Madagascar Bourbon — suited to extraction and infusion
- Appearance
- Dark, oily, pliable pods
- Traceability
- Lot-level traceability with CoAs available
Origin Focus
Sourced from Uganda.
Uganda grows bold, chocolatey vanilla with vanillin content that rivals or exceeds Madagascar Bourbon. We buy directly at origin and import ourselves, so there are no layers of middlemen between the producer and your facility.
Direct origin relationships and disciplined curing translate into steadier supply, verified single-origin quality, and traceability through to export. It's an origin-to-facility story you can put on your own label.
Common Questions
What buyers ask first.
What's the difference between vanilla beans and vanilla pods?
Nothing — vanilla beans and vanilla pods are two names for the same cured fruit of the vanilla orchid. Bakers and US buyers usually say vanilla beans; chefs and UK/European buyers often say vanilla pods. Origin Craft supplies whole Grade A gourmet vanilla beans, Grade B extract-grade beans, and pure ground vanilla powder.
How does Ugandan vanilla compare to Madagascar vanilla?
Ugandan vanilla is bold and chocolatey, with vanillin content that rivals or exceeds Madagascar Bourbon. It remains one of the category's best-kept secrets — delivering a rich, full flavor profile at honest pricing, backed by lot-level traceability and CoAs.
Do you support wholesale vanilla beans inquiries?
Yes. Origin Craft supplies wholesale vanilla beans to bakeries, ice cream and gelato makers, chocolatiers, extract manufacturers, craft beverage brands, and distributors — from a single pound to bulk volumes. Because we buy directly at origin and import ourselves, pricing carries no broker markups.
What is the minimum order quantity?
We serve orders from a single pound to bulk container volumes. Pricing per format and volume is confirmed per inquiry.
How do samples and orders work?
Start with a sample kit and the lot's CoA. Once specs and pricing are confirmed, orders are dispatched promptly, and exact timing is confirmed with your quote. Our imports are FDA-cleared and come from an FDA-registered supplier facility.
Can you support private label or retail-ready vanilla packaging?
Yes. Retail-ready private label and white-label vanilla supply is available, depending on quantity, packaging format, and labeling needs. Options are confirmed during the inquiry process.
Is documentation and traceability available?
Yes. Every lot ships with verified single-origin quality, lot-level traceability, and a Certificate of Analysis — an origin-to-facility story you can put on your own label.
Start a Vanilla Inquiry
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