Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar vs Uganda, PNG, Indonesia: discover and understand all the key differences before making your purchase.
The global vanilla market has seen significant diversification in recent years, with the emergence and development of new origins such as Uganda, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and Indonesia, which are gradually gaining recognition.
Yet, despite this growing diversity, Madagascar remains the absolute and undisputed reference in the field, recognized for the exceptional quality of its vanilla.
This blog was designed to provide a detailed comparison of the main vanilla origins, in order to offer you valuable and informed guidance in your choice.
1. Madagascar: the international reference
Aromatic profile : Intense, floral, chocolaty, woody, complex.
✔ Quality : The most stable and the most appreciated by pastry chefs, chocolatiers, flavoring industries, and gourmet food shops
✔ Price : Variable depending on the quality.
✔ Why choose Madagascar vanilla?
→ better aromatic consistency
→ unmatched preparation tradition
→ large production capacity
→ worldwide recognition
2. Uganda: an interesting but different alternative
✔ Aroma : More woody, less floral. Less complex than Madagascar vanilla.
✔ Quality : Good consistency, controlled humidity.
✔ Recommended use : Industriel, extraction, produits transformés.
✔ Limits : Less appreciated in high-end pastry.
3. Papua New Guinea (PNG)
✔ Aroma Very floral, sometimes closer to Tahiti.
✔ Benefits : Attractive price.
✔ Limits : Lack of uniformity; not well suited to European standards for certain batches.
4. Indonesia
✔ Aroma Less powerful, drier.
✔ Benefits : Large volumes available.
✔ Limits : Very variable quality; little interest in premium segments.
In conclusion, for :
- pastries: Madagascar, without hesitation
- Supermarkets : Madagascar Red EU
- The Industries : Madagascar (TK, Cuts), Uganda optional
- Gourmet groceries : Madagascar Gourmet
- Extractions: Madagascar, Uganda
🎯 Verdict : Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar continues to establish itself as le standard mondial incontesté and remains without a doubt the reliable choice favored by the most demanding professionals who pay close attention to quality.
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