BEU Permaculture Vanilla Essence – Natural Vanilla Extract
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- Appearance and fragrance profile
- Application
- Suitable for
Concentrated aroma from sustainable permaculture cultivation
Our Permaculture Vanilla Essence is made from hand-picked vanilla beans from permaculture cultivation by Broadfield Enterprises Uganda (BEU) smallholder cooperatives.
Gentle, natural extraction produces a pure, intense vanilla extract that preserves the full aroma profile of vanilla – without artificial additives or vanillin .
It is versatile and can be used in fine cuisine, baked goods, desserts, beverages and manufactories.
- Product type: Natural vanilla extract / vanilla essence
- Starting product: Vanilla planifolia – hand-picked pods from Uganda
- Production: Alcoholic extraction (min. 37-40% vol.) from whole vanilla pods
- Vanilla content: Highly concentrated, made from premium quality (Grades A–B)
- Aroma: Sweet, warm, complex, with notes of caramel, chocolate and dried fruits
- Additives: No artificial flavors or colors
- Origin: Uganda – Broadfield Ecological Uganda (BEU)
Our pods are shiny black-brown and flexible.
As soon as you open the glass tube, an intense, sweet aroma unfolds – a sign of the careful fermentation and expert storage.
Cut the pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the tip of a knife.
Reuse the scraped pod for flavoring (e.g. sugar, cream).
✔ Baked goods & desserts
✔ Vanilla sugar & extracts
✔ Coffee & Cocoa
✔ Savory dishes (fish, seafood, tomato sauces)
Origin & Handcraft
Ugandan Gourmet Vanilla – Variety Planifolia
Our Ugandan gourmet vanilla, Planifolia variety, is characterized by a higher vanillin content than vanilla from other growing regions. The result: a sweeter, fuller, and more luxurious aroma. The scents are reminiscent of chocolate, dried fruits, and nuts —ideal for adding depth and sophistication to your culinary creations.
This vanilla bean is a Grade A bean with approximately 35% moisture content
Our Vanilla Essence captures the authentic scent and flavor of ripe vanilla pods in concentrated form.
A few drops are enough to enhance desserts, ice cream or drinks with natural sweetness and depth – without any artificial additives.
Pure aroma, versatile use
Permaculture Model Farm, Jinja, Uganda
A little insight into the cultivation of vanilla
Origin & Cultivation
Aromatic luxury with impact!
Vanilla is the fruit of a tropical orchid species and is one of the world's most prized spices. Each blossom is pollinated by hand, the pods are fermented for weeks, and dried daily in the sun.
Direct trade and permaculture cultivation are still rare in vanilla production, as around 80% of the global harvest is controlled via Madagascar .
We consciously focus on direct relationships with smallholder farmers' cooperatives in Uganda , where vanilla is cultivated according to permaculture principles . This enables regenerative agriculture and a fair, transparent, and resilient supply chain – away from the dominant, often opaque global markets.
FAQ
Storage of vanilla pods
Optimal conditions
- Temperature: cool, but not in the refrigerator → ideal is 16–20 °C
- Humidity: moderate, not too dry , otherwise the pods become brittle
- Sun protection: protect from direct sunlight
- Avoid contact with air: Store in airtight glass tubes or vacuum bags. Alternatively: in a food-safe container with slightly damp baking paper or butter paper.
Tip:
Vanilla breathes – if stored too airtight or too dry, it loses aroma and oil.
It is best to “air” it out briefly every few months (open it for 1-2 minutes), then close it again.
Best before date (BBD)
Legal and practical
- For dried, fermented vanilla pods , the best before date is 24 months from the date of packaging, which is standard and entirely appropriate. In practice, vanilla retains its high quality for up to 3–4 years when stored properly.
- Important: The best before date is not an expiration date → after the expiration date, the product can usually be used again as long as the smell, color and consistency are normal.