PAPUA NEW GUINEA TRIBAL GOURMET V. PLANIFOLIA

In Papua New Guinea vanilla is grown by by tribal communities, in gardens and small plantations, only under agroforestry systems.

Researchers from the University of Göttingen have found that the vanilla cultivation in agroforestry systems, in which the vanilla grows under trees providing shade, has many benefits both for humans and nature. The benefits offered by cultivation in agroforestry systems are not limited to productivity, having as well a positive impact on nature in capturing the carbon emissions, giving shelter to various bird species, reptiles, insects, and fauna in general.

Crop: 2023/24

Varieties: Planifolia

Origin: PNG

Region: Karawari

Altitude: 100 to 600 mamsl 

Production: 1000 Kg

Grade: Gourmet AS, A, AA

Size cm: 10-13, 14-17, 18-21

Pod average weight: 8 to 10 grs

Vanillin content:1.4% to 2.4%.

Moisture content: 25% to 35%

Fragrance: Sweet, rich and syrupy

Description: Dark brown, flexible, shiny and oily

Process: Pollinated and harvested manually, hot water cured and sun-dried.

Packaging: Vacuum in 500 grs and 1 Kg