SOLTERRA SPICES EXPORT

Direct-Origin Indonesian Vanilla & Spice Trading Desk

Tangerang • Soekarno-Hatta Int'l Airport (CGK) • Banten, Indonesia

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

DOC: STE-SPEC-2026-V2

HS Code: 0905.10.00 (Whole Cured Vanilla Pods)

1. General Product Identification

Botanical Species Vanilla Planifolia Andrews

Country & Region of Origin Indonesia (Java / Bali / Flores)

Curing Methodology Traditional Bourbon Sun-Cured (4-Mo)

Crop Year & Status 2026 Harvest (100% Natural, Non-GMO)

2. Organoleptic & Analytical Grade Specifications

Parameter	Gourmet Grade A (Prime Culinary)	Extraction Grade A/B (Industrial)
Moisture Content	28% – 35% (Gravimetric / Moisture Analyzer)	18% – 25% (Semi-dry to dry)
Natural Vanillin Content	1.8% – 2.4% (Dry weight basis; CoA available per lot)	1.6% – 2.0% (Dry weight basis; CoA available per lot)
Pod Length Calibration	15 cm – 20 cm+ (Hand-calibrated, ~200–250 pods/kg)	13 cm – 17 cm (Whole pods, high seed density)
Visual & Physical State	Deep oily black/chocolate brown, plump, flexible, unsplit	Reddish dark brown, firm whole pods, minor natural splits (≤15%)
Sensory & Aroma Profile	Rich, sweet, creamy bourbon-like bouquet with warm woody notes	Intense, concentrated balsamic vanilla aroma; zero smoky taint
Purity & Defect Tolerance	Zero visible mold; foreign matter < 0.1%; pesticide-free	Zero visible mold; foreign matter < 0.2%; pesticide-free
Target B2B Applications	Foodservice, pastry & gelato, retail glass tubes, specialty repackers	Single/multi-fold vanilla extract, vanilla paste, oleoresin, industrial maceration

3. Export Packaging Standard

• Primary (Inner): Food-grade high-barrier PA/PE nylon vacuum-sealed pouches (1 kg, 2.5 kg, or 5 kg net per pouch).
• Secondary (Outer): Double-wall corrugated export master carton (10 kg, 20 kg, or 25 kg net) with inner moisture liner.
• Traceability Labeling: Batch/lot code, crop year, grade, net/gross weight, HS code, and country of origin printed per pouch & carton.

4. Storage & Shelf Life

• Shelf Life: 24 months from packing date when stored unopened in original factory vacuum seal.
• Storage Conditions: Cool, dark, dry ambient warehouse (15°C – 22°C / 59°F – 72°F, RH < 65%). Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Post-Opening Care: Reseal opened bags immediately in airtight food-grade barrier containers or wrap tightly in wax/parchment paper.

Export Documentation

Indonesian Quarantine Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin (General CoO / Preferential FTA Forms), Commercial Invoice, Packing List & AWB.

Incoterms & Dispatch

FOB Soekarno-Hatta Int'l Airport (CGK) or CIF/CIP to global destination airports via DHL Express / FedEx / Air Cargo (3–5 days lead time).

Direct Sourcing Desk

Muhammad Faried — Founder & Export Desk
WhatsApp: +62 813-9877-5451
Email: faried@solterraspices.com
Web: https://solterraspices.com