Papua New Guinea Unclassified Vanilla Beans
Shorter than average vanilla Tahitensis from Papua New Guinea (PNG). These vanilla beans meet neither gourmet vanilla nor extract grade standards for vanilla beans, due to the smaller size of the vanilla pods.
These vanilla beans are the most economical choice for making vanilla extract and other infusions. They have no official classification of their own but are often referred to as Class C vanilla beans. Unclassified vanilla beans are only sold by weight for customers looking to make vanilla extract to scale and at a reduced cost because the beans do not come in a uniform size.
*These vanilla beans have been certified kosher and are non-GMO, all-natural, and gluten free.
How to Make Vanilla Extract
An easy to follow guide to making vanilla extract in your own kitchen
Technical Specifications
| Origin | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Species | Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla tahitensis (PNG Bourbon and Tahitian-Type, Mixed) |
| Grade | Unclassified, Short/Small, Sometimes Called Class C |
| Species Composition | Blended Byproduct of Both Species; Ratio Not Guaranteed, Subject to Change by Batch |
| Also Known As | Short PNG Vanilla, Unclassified PNG Beans |
| Size | Below Gourmet and Extract Grade Length Standards 10-12cm or below |
| Certifications | Kosher, GMP |
| Sale Format | Sold by Weight (Non-Uniform Bean Size) |
| Uses | Vanilla Extract, Infusions, Bulk/Scale Production |
| Best For | Cost-Conscious Extract Makers, Bulk Buyers Making Extract at Scale |
| Packaging | Vacuum-Sealed, Food-Grade |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Papua New Guinea produces both Vanilla planifolia (Bourbon-type) and Vanilla tahitensis (Tahitian-type) vanilla. Because these unclassified beans are a byproduct sorted for size rather than species, the beans may include planifolia, tahitensis, or a mix of both, and the exact ratio is not tracked or guaranteed. Species composition can vary from batch to batch depending on available supply.
- These beans are shorter than average vanilla pods from Papua New Guinea and do not meet the length or size standards required for gourmet or extract grade classification. They have no official grade of their own and are sometimes informally referred to as Class C vanilla beans. The smaller size does not affect their suitability for making vanilla extract or other infusions.
- Not necessarily. Because these beans are pooled from both planifolia and tahitensis harvests in Papua New Guinea, the blend can shift from order to order. If a consistent single species is important for your application, we recommend our single-species Papua New Guinea options instead, such as our Gourmet PNG Bourbon Vanilla Beans or our Gourmet PNG Tahitensis Vanilla Beans.
- No. Both Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla tahitensis are true vanilla species, and PNG is a recognized producer of both. While planifolia tends toward rich, chocolatey notes and tahitensis toward floral, fruity notes, the blended nature of this unclassified product makes it a versatile, cost-effective choice for extract-making rather than a lower-quality one.


