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Discover our exceptional products
Our products are carefully selected from passionate local producers, in accordance with Madagascan agricultural traditions.
Each spice is harvested at peak ripeness, dried and prepared using traditional methods to preserve its full aromatic richness and natural quality.
Our flagship products
Vanilla
“Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla: The benchmark for flavor”
1. Origin: Madagascar grown in the humid tropical climate of the Sava region, the world’s leading vanilla-producing region.
2. Key differentiators
- The world’s finest vanilla: known globally as “Bourbon vanilla,” Madagascar vanilla is prized for its creamy, rich, and sweet flavor profile with warm floral notes.
- Unique terroir: the island’s tropical climate, fertile soils, and traditional hand-drying process create a vanilla that is one of a kind.
- Hand-pollinated and sun-dried: each vanilla flower is hand-pollinated by local farmers, and the pods are carefully sun-dried and fermented for 6 to 9 months.
- Sustainable and community-based: grown by small farmers, it contributes significantly to rural livelihoods and can be certified organic and fair trade.
- High-end and versatile: the benchmark vanilla for the global food industry, ideal for gourmet pastries, ice cream, chocolate, and beverages.
3. Technical specifications
- Color: dark brown to black beans, oily and supple.
- Vanillin content: 1.6% to 2.2% (depending on quality).
Moisture content: 28% to 35% (gourmet), 20% to 25% (extract quality). - Formats:
– Whole vanilla pods (15 to 20 cm, gourmet and extract qualities)
– Ground vanilla powder
– Vanilla seeds (pure caviar)
– Natural vanilla extract
Export packaging: vacuum bags, glass tubes, kraft paper boxes, or bulk cartons for industrial buyers
4. Target markets in the United States
- Food industry: ice cream, chocolate, bakery, beverages, dairy products.
- Food service: pastry chefs, gourmet restaurants, craft breweries, and distilleries.
- High-end retail: organic food stores, delicatessens, specialty spice and gourmet stores.
5. Value proposition for US buyers
“By sourcing Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, you are offering your customers the world’s most renowned vanilla, a product with an incomparable taste, handmade and rooted in centuries-old tradition. High-end, authentic, and sustainable.”
Dried red chili pepper
“Madagascar red chili pepper: Exotic heat, authentic flavor”
1 Origin: Madagascar grown in tropical regions with rich volcanic soil
2. Key differentiators
- Unique flavor profile: intense aroma, well-balanced fruity and spicy notes – ideal for sauces, marinades, spice blends, and gourmet dishes.
- Exceptional terroir: rich soils, abundant sunshine, and traditional sun drying guarantee an authentic and natural product.
- Natural/organic cultivation: grown with little or no pesticides, with the possibility of organic certification.
Traceability and fair trade: produced by small farmers, harvested by hand and respecting fair trade values. - Exotic and high-end: stands out from Mexican or Indian chilies, offering American consumers a unique and valuable taste experience.
3. Technical specifications
- Color: deep, vivid red
Moisture content: < 12% (for optimal shelf life) - Flavor/Heat level: 30,000 to 50,000 SHU (depending on variety)
- Formats:
– Whole dried peppers (bulk or retail-ready)
– Crushed chili flakes
– Fine chili powder (custom grinding available) - Export packaging: Lined kraft paper bags, vacuum-sealed bags, cartons suitable for international shipping
4. Target US markets
- Food industry: Hot sauce producers, spice blend manufacturers, snack food manufacturers.
- Food service: Ethnic restaurants, gourmet kitchens, catering companies.
- High-end retail: Organic stores, gourmet food stores, specialty ethnic grocery stores.
5. Value proposition for US buyers
“By sourcing dried red chili peppers from Madagascar, you offer your customers an exotic, authentic, and sustainable flavor from one of the world’s most unique terroirs. A premium chili pepper that stands out while supporting fair trade and responsible agriculture.”
Pepper
« Madagascar Peppers: Bold Black, Exotic Pink, Rare Wild »
1. Origin: Madagascar, black pepper grown on the east coast and in mountainous regions; pink pepper from Schinus terebinthifolius trees on the coast; wild pepper hand-picked in the island’s tropical forests.
2. Main differentiating factors
- Black pepper: robust, spicy, lemony, with woody notes and a high essential oil content.
- Pink peppercorns: Sweet, floral, slightly peppery; add an exotic flavor and bright color to gourmet dishes.
Wild pepper - (Voatsiperifery): Rare, harvested from wild vines in the forest; offers a unique taste combining earthy, woody, lemony, and floral notes—highly sought after by gourmet chefs and cooks.
- Unique terroir: fertile volcanic soils, tropical climate, and traditional sun-drying methods that enhance the intensity of the flavors.
- Sustainable and artisanal: hand-harvested by small farmers and pickers, with minimal impact on the environment.
- High-end and exclusive: Madagascar peppers offer a distinctive range of spices, unmatched by standard varieties available worldwide.
3. Technical specifications
- Black pepper: wrinkled peppercorns, dark brown to black in color. Available whole, ground, or as white pepper. Piperine content: 4% to 6%.
- Moisture content: less than 12%.
- Pink peppercorns: shiny berries ranging from bright pink to reddish. Available whole, crushed, or ground.
- Aroma profile: sweet, floral, slightly spicy.
- Moisture content: less than 12%.
Wild pepper - (Voatsiperifery): small dark brown berries with a distinctive tail. Available whole or ground. Aromatic profile: earthy, woody, lemony, with delicate floral notes.
- Moisture content: less than 12%.
Packaging for export
Vacuum-sealed bags, PET jars, kraft bags, or bulk cartons suitable for international shipping.
4. Target markets in the United States
- Food industry: high-end spice blends, gourmet sauces, artisanal condiments.
- Food service: Michelin-starred chefs, gourmet restaurants, artisanal chocolatiers, mixologists.
- High-end retail: specialty spice shops, organic and fair trade stores, gourmet food stores.
Why choose our products?
- Guaranteed origin: Madagascar
- 100% natural products, no preservatives
- Compliance with international export standards
- Reliable and customized delivery