Spices & Botanicals · Jabali Madini Ltd · Kenya
Vanilla Beans
Vanilla beans are cured, aromatic pods valued for their distinctive flavour and aroma in food manufacturing, beverages, and culinary applications. High vanillin content and careful post-harvest processing ensure consistent quality and potency. Exported from Kenya in graded bulk quantities with full traceability.
1 × 20ft
2–4 wks
FOB / CIF
Kenya 🇰🇪
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Premium Vanilla Beans from Kenya
Vanilla beans are harvested from vanilla orchids at optimal maturity, then subjected to traditional curing and fermentation processes lasting several months to develop flavour compounds and characteristic brown colour. The cured beans are graded by length, moisture content, and vanillin concentration, inspected for quality defects, and carefully packed in food-grade containers with moisture control to preserve aroma and potency. Vanilla beans are exported meeting international food safety standards and traceability requirements for flavouring applications.
Vanilla beans are sourced and exported by Jabali Madini Ltd from Kenya through the Port of Mombasa to flavouring manufacturers, food processors, and beverage companies across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Steady demand exists from ice cream manufacturers, chocolate makers, bakery suppliers, and specialty food producers. The product is available FOB Mombasa in 20-foot container quantities with lead times of 2 to 4 weeks. Export documentation includes certificates of origin, bills of lading, phytosanitary clearance, and quality testing reports confirming vanillin levels.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Cured Vanilla Beans |
| Grade | Grade A and Grade B |
| Length (cm) | 15 to 20 |
| Moisture Content (%) | 25 to 30 |
| Vanillin Content (%) | 1.5 to 3.0 |
| Colour | Dark Brown to Black |
| Appearance | Fully fermented with glossy surface |
| Defects (%) | Max 2.0 |
| Foreign Matter (%) | Max 0.5 |
| Moisture Loss (%) | Max 5.0 |
| Aroma Grade | Strong and aromatic |
| Mould (%) | Max 1.0 |
| Min. Order Quantity | 1 × 20ft FCL |
| Lead Time | 2 to 4 weeks from order confirmation |
| Incoterms | FOB Mombasa, CIF, CFR, EXW |
| Payment Terms | 30% advance, 70% against shipping documents (T/T or LC) |
Who Buys This Product
Our vanilla beans are imported by buyers across the following industry segments:
Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturers
Ice cream producers use vanilla beans to create premium vanilla flavoured products where whole bean extraction delivers authentic taste and visual appeal through black specks in the finished product. The consistent vanillin content ensures uniform flavour intensity across production batches and consumer expectations for quality ice cream.
Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturers
Confectionery makers incorporate vanilla bean extract and ground vanilla into chocolate ganaches, pralines, and specialty candies to enhance flavour complexity and product positioning. The natural aromatic compounds complement chocolate and other ingredients while supporting premium product branding and consumer perception.
Bakery and Beverage Companies
Bakeries use vanilla beans in cake batters, pastries, and premium baked goods where the distinctive flavour and visual appeal justify ingredient costs and support retail pricing. Beverage manufacturers extract vanilla for use in spirits, liqueurs, coffee products, and specialty drinks where authentic vanilla flavour is a key product differentiator.
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