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Vanilla, a member of the orchid family is a climbing monocot possessing a stout, succulent stem; short petioled, oblong leaves; about 20 cm long. The inflorescence is a raceme with 20 or more flowers. Flowers are 6 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, either yellowish green or white. Fruit popularly known as ‘beans’ or ‘pod’ is a capsule, nearly cylindrical and about 20 cm long.
Area and Production
The area of vanilla cultivation in the world recorded during 1999 was 37,525 ha. with production 4403 tonnes. The major vanilla producing countries are Madagascar, Indonesia, Mexico. Comoros and Reunion.
In India, vanilla cultivation is gaining in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamilnadu since early 1990s. The area under cultivation at present is about 1000 ha, of which about 30% has started giving yield. The present production of processed vanilla is estimated to be around 6-8 tonnes annually in India.
Market
The aggregate global demand for vanilla is estimated at about 4500 mts a year. The countries, USA, France, UK and Germany account for 60% of world imports, the USA absorbing more than 30%, France, UK and Germany around 10%. These 3 countries are also major re-exporters of both vanilla beans and processed vanilla products.
Quality Product
Four major types of vanilla beans are distinguished in the world market.
They differ in flavour and organoleptic properties as a result of growing conditions, harvesting and curing process. The Bourbon vanilla ranks tops in quality terms with following specifications :
Colour : Dark Brown to Black shining Red/Brownish to dark Brawn.
Colour : Dark Brown to Black shining Red/Brownish to dark Brawn.
Quality: Whole, Split
Aspect : Oily, Sapple
Length :
Vanillin Content : 1.8% to 2.4%
Moisture Content : 16% to 28%
In India Vanilla is predominantly grown by small and marginal growers in their fields interplanting with other crops. It is grown largely in organic situations though not certified.
USES
Vanilla is used mainly as a flavouring material; a critical intermediary in a host of pharmaceutical products and as a subtle component of perfumes. As a flavouring agent, it is used in the preparation of ice creams, milk, beverages, candies, confectionaries and various bakery items.
INDIAN NAME OF SPICES
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FOREIGN NAME OF SPICES
Spanish : Vainilla French : Vanille German : Vanille Swedish : Vanilj Arabic : Wanilla Dutch : Vanille Italian : Vaniglia Portuguese : Baunilia Russian : Vanil Japanese : Banira Chinese : Hsiang - Tsao
To develop a worldwide leader in universal food trade through quality products, Oxygen Trading is setting a standard from Ernakulam, Kerala. We are a prominent manufacturer exporter and supplier of Indian Whole Spices like Nutmeg, nutmace, Galangal Roots, Dry Ginger, Cardamom, Vanilla, black pepper, and other edible products like pulses, wheat flour.
Since being incorporated in the year 1993, we have grown enormous experience and expertise in delivering food services of supreme quality to our clients. Under the outstanding supervision of our supervisor, Mr Joshy Padayatty, we have industrialized to be among the go-to companies for food export from India.
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Our Team
We consider our team members as our assets. Therefore, we have chosen a handpicked team of expert professionals who accomplish and maintain work precisely, so we meet the client’s views properly.
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Network
Associated with a well-structured system of dealers and distributors, we are rising day by day. We manage our delivery network by a synchronized network team who helps us in delivering our qualitative range of spices and edible products to every corner of the country.
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Why Choose Us?
Finest quality services
Fast experience in food trading
Trusted and legally approved certified services
Commitment and time adherence
Innovation in food packaging
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