The Soul of the Soil.
The Spirit of the Bean.
At Maison Noire, we believe true luxury is not manufactured; it is grown. Sourced from the volcanic emerald terroir of Papua and Java, Indonesia and curated for the visionary pastry chefs of Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
The Obsidian of the East:
The Art of the Wait.
Born from the pristine emerald rainforests and mineral-dense volcanic soils of Papua and Java, our vanilla is the result of a silent pact between tropical rains, volcanic earth, and the patient hands of Indonesian artisans.
Every pod we offer honors an uncompromising philosophy: from dawn hand-pollination of the ephemeral orchid blossom, to months of gentle sun-curing and daily hand-massaging. This patient alchemy transforms green pods into glistening obsidian leather brimming with dense vanilla caviar.
"We are here for the chefs who demand perfection, the pâtissiers who seek the sublime, and connoisseurs who understand that true flavor is a memory waiting to be awakened."
Single-Origin Integrity
Exclusively sourced from volcanic Indonesian terroir, preserving distinct mineral notes and purity.
Built for Long-Term Supply
Direct relationship with our dedicated curing facilities ensures dependable, year-round volume in Vietnam.
Vanilla Orchidaceae
Two Expressions of Black Gold
Each varietal offers an unmistakable culinary personality, cured to exact moisture specifications for world-class pastry ateliers, chocolateries, and gelaterias.
Vanilla Planifolia
Quả Vani Tự Nhiên Planifolia · Grade Gourmet
The quintessential classic vanilla. Deep, bold, woody, and intensely creamy with undertones of toasted caramel and bourbon. Remarkable seed density with high thermal stability.
Chef's Ideal Applications:
Vanilla Tahitensis
Quả Vani Tự Nhiên Tahitensis · Grade Gourmet
The perfumer’s vanilla. Rare, intoxicating floral bouquet featuring notes of fresh cherry, ripe stone fruit, and delicate star anise. Softer structure, exceptional in cold or delicate infusions.
Chef's Ideal Applications:
Eurofins Testing & Quality Assurance
Batch Code: #MN-VN-2604 · Tested by Eurofins Sắc Ký Hải Đăng (VILAS 238 / ISO 17025)
Standard Grade A pods peak at 1.8%. Maison Noire yields up to 40% higher concentration, allowing chefs to extract double the aroma per pod.
Optimum equilibrium. Supple, oily, easy to split and scrape caviar cleanly without excess water weight or risk of dry brittleness.
Zero mould across both Planifolia and Tahitensis (LOD = 10 cfu/g). Screened for over 40 distinct pesticides and heavy metals.
| Analysis Parameter | Test Method | Planifolia (#92817) | Tahitensis (#92818) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulds Count | ISO 21527-2:2008 | Not detected (<10 cfu/g) | Not detected (<10 cfu/g) | PASSED |
| Cadmium (Cd) | AOAC 2015.01 | Traces (<0.03 mg/kg) | Traces (<0.03 mg/kg) | PASSED |
| Lead (Pb) | AOAC 2015.01 | Traces (<0.05 mg/kg) | Traces (<0.05 mg/kg) | PASSED |
| Mercury (Hg) & Arsenic (As) | AOAC 2015.01 | Not detected | Not detected | PASSED |
| Pesticides (40+ compounds) | EN 15662:2018 | Traces Chlorpyrifos (<0.005) | 0.083 mg/kg (MRL safe) | PASSED |
Pastry Chef & Procurement Insights
Essential guidance on origin sourcing, culinary applications, storage longevity, and wholesale contracts in Vietnam.
Maison Noire (exclusively distributed by Indo Vina Co., Ltd.) supplies single-origin Grade A vanilla beans from Papua directly to ateliers, 5-star hotels, and bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Singapore. Direct inquiries and scheduled tasting shipments are handled through our Zalo Concierge (+84 33-800-6420) or office in Binh Thanh District.
With a laboratory-tested 2.54% natural vanillin concentration, Maison Noire Planifolia exhibits extraordinary heat stability. While floral notes in common beans dissipate above 180°C, our cured Planifolia caviar retains deep bourbon, woody caramel, and toasted crust depth through the intense 220°C bake required for authentic French cannelés.
Vanilla Tahitensis contains high levels of aromatic heliotropin and anisyl compounds, producing distinct cherry, star anise, and floral fruit notes. It excels in cold preparations such as artisanal gelato, crème diplomate, fruit tarts, ganache, and signature cocktail cordials where heat does not evaporate delicate floral esters.
Store pods inside their airtight vacuum wrap or a glass container in a cool, dark cupboard (18°C–22°C). Never refrigerate vanilla beans; refrigeration draws out natural moisture, causes premature crystallization of vanillin, and introduces condensation risks. Properly stored, our pods remain supple and oily for up to 2 years.
Procurement & Pricing Simulator
Calculate instant pricing based on official Indo Vina sales terms. Supports boutique packs (10g–100g) up to high-volume chef contracts (1kg–5kg).
Request Maison Tasting Kit
Receive our signature glass tasting vials of Gourmet Grade A Planifolia and Tahitensis pods for sensory evaluation in your atelier.