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IK Food Uganda premium vanilla products
Ugandan Vanilla

Our Vanilla Products

Seven distinct vanilla grades and forms — all hand-harvested in Uganda's highlands, organically grown, and processed to world-class export standards.

Grade A Vanilla Beans — premium organic export product from Uganda
The Gold Standard of Ugandan Vanilla

Grade A Vanilla Beans

Our Grade A beans are the pinnacle of Ugandan vanilla — long, plump, and visually stunning with a high moisture content and vanillin concentration of 1.5–2.5%. Hand-selected at harvest and sun-cured using traditional methods, these beans are the preferred choice for premium food brands, gourmet chefs, and high-end confectioners who demand perfection.

Key Features

  • Pod length 15–20 cm, premium export grade
  • Vanillin content ≥1.5% — world-leading
  • Moisture content 30%–35% — rich & supple
  • Hand-selected, individually inspected
  • EU Organic Certified
  • Available whole, split, or bundled

Common Uses

  • Gourmet ice cream & dairy
  • High-end pastry & desserts
  • Vanilla infusions & syrups
  • Perfumery & cosmetics
Grade B Vanilla Beans — premium organic export product from Uganda
Extraction-Grade Beans, Uncompromised Purity

Grade B Vanilla Beans

Grade B beans are shorter and drier with a more concentrated vanillin profile — purpose-engineered for vanilla extraction and industrial flavouring. Equally pure and organically grown as Grade A, they offer exceptional value for food manufacturers, extract producers, and commercial bakeries requiring consistent, high-volume supply.

Key Features

  • Optimised for vanilla extract production
  • Moisture content 25%–27% — optimised for extraction
  • Concentrated, consistent vanillin profile
  • Organic & pesticide-free
  • Available in bulk quantities
  • Uniform batch quality — tested every lot

Common Uses

  • Vanilla extract manufacturing
  • Commercial food & beverage
  • Flavouring compounds
  • Bakery & confectionery industry
Vanilla Powder — premium organic export product from Uganda
Pure Ground Vanilla — Zero Fillers

Vanilla Powder

Whole Ugandan vanilla pods ground to a fine, aromatic powder — no sugar, no starch, no carriers. Our vanilla powder dissolves evenly in both wet and dry applications, making it the ideal choice for industrial bakers, dairy producers, and health-product formulators who need authentic vanilla flavour in a shelf-stable, easy-to-measure format.

Key Features

  • 100% pure ground vanilla — no additives
  • Moisture content ≤3% — maximum shelf stability
  • Fine mesh grind for even dispersion
  • Shelf-stable with long shelf life
  • Consistent colour, aroma & potency
  • EU Organic Certified
  • Packaging: 50 g up to 25 kg bags

Common Uses

  • Industrial baking & dairy
  • Dry spice & flavour blending
  • Health & supplement products
  • Cosmetics & personal care
Split Beans — premium organic export product from Uganda
Precision-Split for Maximum Flavour Release

Split Beans

Split vanilla beans are whole pods sliced lengthwise to fully expose the rich inner caviar and seeds. This form accelerates flavour extraction and infusion, making them the preferred choice for extract manufacturers, pastry chefs, and beverage producers who demand fast, full-bodied vanilla release without any compromise on purity.

Key Features

  • Hand-split lengthwise for full caviar exposure
  • Moisture content 18%–25% — ideal for fast infusion
  • Faster extraction & infusion than whole beans
  • Same premium Ugandan vanilla as Grade A
  • High vanillin content — rich seed cavity
  • EU Organic Certified
  • Available in retail & bulk quantities

Common Uses

  • Vanilla extract & tincture production
  • Pastry creams & custards
  • Cold brew & beverage infusions
  • Premium flavour manufacturing
Vanilla Paste — premium organic export product from Uganda
The Chef's Secret — Beans & Extract in One

Vanilla Paste

Vanilla paste combines the concentrated flavour of pure vanilla extract with the visual appeal of real vanilla bean seeds — all in one thick, spoonable form. Made from Ugandan vanilla beans, it delivers intense aroma and the signature black specks prized in premium desserts, with none of the prep work of whole pods.

Key Features

  • Real vanilla bean seeds visible in every spoonful
  • Intense, concentrated vanilla flavour
  • No artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives
  • 1 tsp paste = 1 whole vanilla pod
  • Consistent viscosity & potency batch-to-batch
  • Available in retail jars & bulk catering packs

Common Uses

  • Patisserie & fine desserts
  • Ice cream & gelato production
  • Premium beverage flavouring
  • Retail consumer baking
Vanilla Caviar — premium organic export product from Uganda
Pure Vanilla Seeds — Nature's Black Gold

Vanilla Caviar

Vanilla caviar is the pure, concentrated seeds scraped from inside premium Ugandan vanilla pods — the most intensely flavoured part of the bean. Jet-black, moist, and bursting with complex aromatic compounds, it delivers immediate, powerful vanilla flavour with striking visual appeal in any application it touches.

Key Features

  • 100% pure vanilla bean seeds — no pod fibre
  • Intensely concentrated flavour & aroma
  • Striking black specks for visual appeal
  • Sourced from Grade A Ugandan vanilla pods
  • No additives, carriers, or preservatives
  • Available in small jars & bulk trade packs

Common Uses

  • Fine dining & Michelin-star kitchens
  • Premium ice cream & gelato
  • Artisan chocolate & confectionery
  • Luxury retail products
Vanilla Green Beans — premium organic export product from Uganda
Fresh Off the Vine — Unprocessed & Pure

Vanilla Green Beans

Vanilla green beans are freshly harvested pods straight from the vine — before curing or drying. Bright, aromatic, and full of raw vanillin potential, they are sought after by extract producers, speciality processors, and research facilities that prefer to control their own curing process from the very first step.

Key Features

  • Harvested at peak maturity — pre-cure
  • High raw vanillin and moisture content
  • Fresh, grassy aroma with floral notes
  • Ideal for proprietary curing processes
  • Traceable to individual farm cooperative
  • Available seasonally — limited quantities

Common Uses

  • Specialty vanilla extract production
  • Proprietary curing & processing
  • Research & flavour development
  • Craft vanilla producers
Ready to Source?

Source Premium Ugandan Vanilla

Contact our team to discuss grade selection, pricing, minimum order quantities, and logistics. We supply Grade A & B beans, powder, and extract sugar to buyers across Europe and Asia.

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